Domesticated cats, like wild cats have a natural instinct to hide when they are sick as a way of protecting their vulnerable selves from becoming prey. Over the years, I’ve located my cats in dark secluded places, usually a closet, when they are not feeling well; or worse, when they are ready to depart from one of their nine lives.
So, recently when I found Lexington curled up in the closet in the midst of my boot collection, languid and sleepy-eyed, I was not altogether relieved to have found him after a desperate search before dashing off to a meeting. I was concerned, especially after finding him in my closet, shut off from the world again and again over the following weeks.
Otherwise, he seemed just fine—eating, playing, pontificating; yet, why, oh why, would he suddenly take to the closet on a regular basis.
My worry gave way to curiosity when Topper found a new place to hide:
In the closet cozied up to the cowboy boots.
Cowcats? Puss in Boots? “I want to be alone?” I’ll never know what drew the cats to the boots in the closet. I guess I’m the one in the dark now, but I’m no longer concerned about their well-being. They are purrrfectly healthy cats–unpredictable and mysterious.
Great story Pam! You are good girl!
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Hey, Tanya, thanks for reading!
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Pam, your blog was very descriptive about Lexington’s hiding places. Liked it and keep it up!
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Thanks for reading, Jim! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Cute…it is boot weather these days!
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My favorite kind! Thank you for reading, Lori!
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The photos are so cute! Lexington & Topper are ready for fall!! They want their
Mommy to start wearing her boots!
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