Widgie the Wonderful

[cassiesmom]

This is Widgie, a domestic shorthair. She is eight years old and was adopted from a shelter. She doesn't get called her actual name very much though, because she has lots of affectionate nicknames, including Poo Bear, Sugar Bear, Sweetie Pie, Honey Bun, and Sugar Plum.

She likes to be petted sometimes, especially under her chin, but no picking up is allowed. Widgie hates to be picked up or held. She is not a lap cat, at least not yet. I am hopeful she will turn into one the longer she is with us. She is still a real sweetheart, so gentle and regal. She likes to sleep a lot, look out windows, and chase the little mouse on a wire that her Aunt Jill gave her. Most of all, she loves her canned cat food! When she sees that can she meows and dances and claws at the kitchen cabinets she is so excited! We sure love her!

Beautiful Widgie, Sweetie Pie! What a gorgeous blue-grey kitty you are! Your coat looks very plush and soft to pet -- I would love to give you a gentle scritch under your chin *scritchie*. You are a busy lady -- chasing your toy mouse, looking out the windows, enjoying meal times, and then taking a kitty nap You are beautiful! Happy Cat of the Day, sweet Sugar Bear Widgie!

Edited to add: My kitty Cassie doesn't like to be picked up or held very much, either. I do it anyway because I like to scoop her up for kisses I don't hold her very long, and I sometimes serve her a treat or catnip afterward. You are such a pretty lady, I don't think I'd be able to resist you! MMMMWAH!