My sister Ruthie claims I'm a needy-cat magnet. My friend Sue says I can spot a cat a mile away while driving 70 mph. So there was no doubt that, two years ago, I would notice two needy kittens sitting in the parking lot of the local Dollar General Store. The thin, hungry little guys were hosting dozens of fleas. Of course, they both went home with me! So that lucky day, Harvey and his brother, Theodore, increased my cat family by two.
Now more about Harvey. Harvey is . . . well, goofy in an entertaining, delightful sort of way. I don't need an alarm clock because Harvey is very dependable and persistent in getting me up in the mornings. As soon as he thinks it is time for his breakfast, Harvey is right there on my pillow, patting my face with his paw. He politely waits a few minutes to see if I am taking him seriously. If not, he continues to intermittently pat my face until I agree with him that yes, it is time to get up.Harvey likes to sit on top of the refrigerator. This way he can supervise everything that is going on in the kitchen and dining room. Occasionally he will knock down a cereal box just to remind me he is up there. When I open the refrigerator door, he leans down from above to peer into the frig. A few times Harvey has even jumped into it. I always remind him, that while it's OK to be a "cool cat", being inside the frig is probably a little more cool than either of us has in mind.
Last night I was sitting on my lazy boy recliner. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw something swinging. Why, it was my hanging spider plant! Now what could have make that flower pot swing like that? Ohhhhh, there was a cat sitting right on top of the spider plant, squashing it flat. He had a twinkle in his eye as if to say, "Wheeee, look at meeee!" And no, it wasn't Theodore.
It must be time to end this post, because Harvey just jumped up between me and the computer screen. Goodness, is it time for the kitty treats already?
I think Harvey's older brother Baxter lives at my house! Despite plans to sleep in, I am at my computer at my regular time this Saturday mornng because of Baxter's gentle but persistent nudges. Aren't cats just delightful! I'm always glad to find another ailurophile. (Isn't that a cool big word for simple cat lovers like us?)
ReplyDeleteBaxter could very well be Harvey's brother! Yes, cats are delightful. I wouldn't want to live without cats. Pity the poor people who haven't discovered how great they are.
ReplyDeletecute! :)
ReplyDeleteYeppers. I have his other brother Simon. Great post here! Following!
ReplyDeleteI think everyone could use a Harvey.
ReplyDeleteHarvey will keep you guessing, what a fun little creature. We all need that in our lives.
ReplyDeleteOur puppy is a handful--I'm just grateful that he doesn't have the jumping nature and agility of a cat! ;O)
ReplyDeleteMy “G” post: Genetic Link
My “H” post: Habituation: Can You Think Yourself Skinny?
Supervising everything from top of refrigirator?? My goodness, My grap,had a cat. It always used to make its way into my bed somehow!!
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Chloe wakes me up by walking across my head repeatedly purring loudly and giving the occasional headbutt. If I ignore that, she will begin to systematically tear whatever paper she can find into tiny bits. This is her MO whenever she doesn't get what she wants. I have many times discovered my room full of cat-created confetti if I've been gone from the house for too long. Baby Cat and Tiki are the computer intruders wedging themselves between me and the keyboard for some personal attention.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this post! In fact I love Harvey too. Aren't kitties the best! My crazy white cat Chewy even sits in my silk plants - her version of climbing a tree I guess ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love Harvey! None of our cats wake me up for anything. They know better. Everyone lets Mama sleep in. Maybe because Dad gets up so early every morning! Harvey is one very lucky kitty to have found you. (and I love that your friend says you can spot a cat a mile away driving 70mph)
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