I think Gabe needed a change

[krazyaboutkatz]

I sure hope that Miley will be okay and that the hotspot turns out to be nothing serious. I'm so glad that Gabe is doing so well. Good luck with everything.

[sasvermont]

The house is VERY quiet. Gabe is just now wandering around but the other two cats are probably sleeping in the guest room, with the guest. They are like that. Gabe was M.I.A. as well as all night long and this AM, but suddenly appreared moments ago. I bet all three cats were in the room with Markus. He likes cats. Good thing, eh?

Gosh, what a beautiful morning - temps are in the low 50's, sun is out, humidity is low. Perfect. And I am on vacation for several days! And have a delightful friend/house guest for two weeks.... Can it get any better!!!???!!!

[Pam]

Originally posted by sasvermont
So far so good. but within 5 minutes he was fine and rubbing on his pant leg.

This is a VERY good sign. I could be wrong, and Robyn will have to correct me on this, but I don't think Gabe ever gave first-time visitors "the welcome rub." I really do think he can tell who does and doesn't like cats though. It always seemed to me that little wheels were going around in his head all the time! I think Markus is off to a nice, safe start! LOL!

Enjoy your vacation! I work on Monday but am off the rest of the week! Hooray for vacation time!

[sasvermont]

I really think Gabe is just out of sorts right now and hasn't really claimed ownership quite yet. The other factor that comes in to play, that we will never know the answer to is, the behavior influence or patterning after the other two cats. He may be more comfortable around people now that he has "protection" in furry numbers. Gabe doesn't seem to hang out with the other two cats as much as he was and seems to be hanging out with me a bit more. Time will tell. Maybe the combinations have made him be more creative in his survival skill category. "Well, I had better be on my best behavior at this place, or she'll send me packing".... We will never know.

I do love Gabe at this point and WON'T give him back. Isn't it funny how quickly we learn to love our fur babies. I would be the same with a child, I think.... Well, Gabe won't be going to college. I will stick with cats.

Have a good weekend everyone! Give your pets a hug from me....I just love them all so..... I love humans too!

[sasvermont]

I took these this morning. Go figure.

[krazyaboutkatz]

That's great news that all of your cats are getting along with your house guest. I know that animals can sense if a person is or isn't an animal lover. Good luck with everything. Great pics too. Thanks for sharing.

[Rachel]

Gabe vs the Guest....SAS & Pam, that is so funny. Looks like Marcus has won everybody over. Gabe looks so cute in his little white socks and his lion tail, but the EYES are ever alert and ready to identify his next victim, should that be necessary. (Sorry, I can't help reading extra stuff into this story.)

ps. SAS I love your rug and do those toes ever get gnawed on?

[Christiansmommy]

Yeah SAS, I'm so happy your so happy and that Gabe is happy and everyone is happy!! This worked out great...better than I could ever have imagined!! Big Group (((HUGS)))!!!

BTW, Gabe did on occasion rub up to strangers, but if they approached him too suddenly, he got a little "weird". I think you hit the nail on the head about him feeling more at ease, b/c of the other cats being with him...

My mom's one cat wasn't really a lap cat until she got another cat, and saw how affectionate he was, and i think he kinda learned from him, and now he's a lap cat too...so Gabe might observe your 2 and kinda learn from them...that certain things are okay...like being friendly!! I think overall, Gabe was/is a "fraidy" cat more than a "mean" cat...and thats where his aggressions stem from...and your 2 cats might very well act as his "equals" and help him feel more at ease...

Anyway...glad, as always, to hear updates!! Keep em' coming...

Robyn

[Pam]

Oh Gabe...a penny for your thoughts. hehe! I wonder what is going on beyond those glowing eyes!! SAS you and your crew are just what the doctored ordered for Gabe! It looks like Markus has his hands full being a one man entertainment center! These reports are so encouraging as always! Enjoy your vacation and we'll await the next chapter in the saga.

Rachel, How sweet little Tucker looks sound asleep in the Big Bed. I am happy to see that he is now represented on the Board , as Hannah is Princess of the Avatar!

[sasvermont]

Well, this is a first:



Now, to get Gabe to go between Miley and Graemer will be the final test.

[Freckles]

Now that's an accomplishment.

[Pam]

My internet service provider was down for a while over the weekend and I missed this latest picture. Judging from the petite little bodies of Graemer and Miley, I am sure Gabe eats the "lion's share" of the food! Lots of firsts going on here, and all good! Continued good luck with this little boy. Hope he realizes that 'life is good in Vermont.' Maybe that could be a slogan for tourism!

[sasvermont]

Well, all things considered, this new addition, aka Gabe has worked out nicely. Miley, however, has managed to maintain the "hot spot" very nicely too. So it is off to the Vet for a quick look to make sure it is nothing serious. I may end up giving Miley, Gabe's medication to calm her down. Wouldn't that be funny? I really don't know what the Vet will say or do. I will let you guys know.

Gabe is being a good boy and is so relaxed here. It was the right move - but we must see why Miley doesn't like the change! Maybe she has seen Gabe's police record! He IS from New Joyzee you know. And with a name like Gabriel, maybe he was in the Mafia!

[Pam]

I think he may have come from a long line of "cat burglars." Boo Hiss...I know, bad one! LOL! If he is a mob kitty, I am sure it was just just the harmless kitty offshoot, the Meowfia! As you know, though, he has a thing for beer bottle caps too! He has always claimed that he never touched the stuff inside the bottles though!

All fingers and paws are crossed for Miley Girl. Hope it's nothing more than a mild summer allergy and Gabe isn't sending her into emotional turmoil. We'll wait for the update!

[sasvermont]

Well, the Vet was stumped. He is treating her with cortizone (one shot) and two applications a day, topically. He gave me the oh so deaded collar for her to wear. She is tolerating it, but it looks so darn funny. She looks like a tea cup with a cat head in it. She is running into everything. At one point Graemer jumped her and knocked it off and she immediately starting licking her sore. So we reattached the collar and put a second strap on it to make it more secure. I will try to take a picture tomorrow.

The Vet thought that she had fleas at first then after checking her over, no fleas. He shaved the area, making it really exposed and looking rather grizzly. He thought it was severe at first but after a closer look wasn't too worried about it. So I will treat her, keep an eye on her and continue on. She will be fine. I hope she gives up whatever is bothering her, if that is the problem.

Cats!