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Siwsan

(26,306 posts)
Sun Sep 19, 2021, 09:14 AM Sep 2021

Yes, she might look all sweet and innocent but guess who escaped the den, this morning.

I have NO idea how she got out. I was there, the whole time. It was time to feed the ferals and to feed me so I was gathering them up to put in the play pen and turned my back for ONE SECOND.

Yesterday they broke the lid of an antique candy bowl that wasn't even in the den, but on a shelf NEXT to the den. It fell on carpeting but because of its age, it must be very fragile. Hopefully I can repair it. Suffice it to say that I've blocked that little breach with a BIG, cardboard clan map of Scotland. I'm using what ever looks sturdy. Now to figure out how she got out! And, of course, afterwards she cuddle up on my lap and fell asleep.

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Yes, she might look all sweet and innocent but guess who escaped the den, this morning. (Original Post) Siwsan Sep 2021 OP
I enjoy the naughty antics of my pets... It can be highly entertaining so I long since hlthe2b Sep 2021 #1
I still haven't really figured out how she did it. Siwsan Sep 2021 #4
She's adorable!😍 NewDayOranges Sep 2021 #2
I love the wild and crazy fur! Diamond_Dog Sep 2021 #3
That expression!😂😂😂 bamagal62 Sep 2021 #5
Such an innocent little face on that Destructor!! nt Nay Sep 2021 #6
I would guess Squeaky was giving her blow-by-blow Polly Hennessey Sep 2021 #7
They steal your heart, that's for sure. calimary Sep 2021 #8
You know alfredo Sep 2021 #9
Cats want what they want. Glaisne Sep 2021 #10
Kittens are hellions. They leave a wake of destruction behind them. Ocelot II Sep 2021 #11
She's a Nebelung! Deep State Witch Sep 2021 #12
The girls look so much alike, I had to put a collar on Morgan so I can tell them apart Siwsan Sep 2021 #13
If you're on FB Deep State Witch Sep 2021 #14
Thanks! Siwsan Sep 2021 #15
The adorable little escape artist. niyad Sep 2021 #16

hlthe2b

(102,418 posts)
1. I enjoy the naughty antics of my pets... It can be highly entertaining so I long since
Sun Sep 19, 2021, 09:25 AM
Sep 2021

stopped striving for the "best-trained" or the "best-behaved" and take my expectations down to "pretty good." I sort of enjoy an independent streak. That said, sorry about your antique bowl...

Siwsan

(26,306 posts)
4. I still haven't really figured out how she did it.
Sun Sep 19, 2021, 09:46 AM
Sep 2021

And there's no real harm - I just haven't finished boxing up any breakables. I think my bar glassware is going to end up in a tub, on top of the cart. With a lid.

Once the two head to Chicago, I hope to slowly open up the rest of the house. I have a 3 season room that, once reorganized, will be perfect for them, most of the year.

I really think this will continue to be a 'learn as I go' situation, for quite a while. Sophie and Boudicca were never nurtured when they were kittens, and they were older (Sophie about 6 months and Boudicca 1 year) when I rescued them. They weren't well socialized and were never particularly mischievous. These kittens are a WHOLE new game. It's been so much fun watching them thrive and grow.

Polly Hennessey

(6,811 posts)
7. I would guess Squeaky was giving her blow-by-blow
Sun Sep 19, 2021, 10:13 AM
Sep 2021

instructions. He also reminded her that when you hear something crash you have achieved your goal - frustrating a human.

alfredo

(60,077 posts)
9. You know
Sun Sep 19, 2021, 10:50 AM
Sep 2021

We know the earth is not flat. If it was, there would be nothing because cats would have pushed everything off the edge.

Glaisne

(517 posts)
10. Cats want what they want.
Sun Sep 19, 2021, 11:14 AM
Sep 2021

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The sooner you accept this the better. Remember, if the cat ain't happy ain't nobody happy.

Deep State Witch

(10,465 posts)
12. She's a Nebelung!
Sun Sep 19, 2021, 11:34 AM
Sep 2021

Nebelungs are long-haired gray cats, especially with green eyes. There's probably a Russian Blue in her background. They are beautiful, gentle, but playful kitties. My Tynan is one.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebelung

Siwsan

(26,306 posts)
13. The girls look so much alike, I had to put a collar on Morgan so I can tell them apart
Sun Sep 19, 2021, 11:48 AM
Sep 2021

Morgan, Gwenllian and Squeaky all have that slightly wild hair, long hair like their mother. Madoc is sleek.

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