With the completion of our office project, I moved my office from the second floor to the first floor. Moving stuff isn’t as hard as changing cat routines. Gracie was my office cat. As soon as I was in my chair, her butt was in my face. Her paws were on my keyboard. There always was some chaos until she settled down. The question is would she move downstairs or prefer to stay upstairs in what is now officially the cat room. There is a cat tree and multiple beds up there along with food. Peaceful. Comfy.
I was enough of the attraction. She moved down with me. At this moment she is standing on the back of my chair precariously balanced looking out the window. There is a huge double window next to my desk which all the cats (except Morgan) love. It was originally Gus’s spot when the loveseat was under it. Now it’s a competition between Sasha and Gracie and occasionally Gus. Sometimes they share and sometimes they rumble. Despite Gracie’s small size (half the size of Sasha) she gives as good as she gets.
Harmony has been restored along with cat chaos on my desk.
Next up, I bought Gus a new bed. The old one was ratty, but he loved it. He is very cautious about the new one and has not hopped in it. I’m keeping the receipt. If he doesn’t love it in a week, it’s going back. I have too many beds to keep one that is not popular.
That’s it for cat town. Gracie will be back next week. Hopefully she’s winning at the casino today.
It really is true that when we change our own habits and routines our pets feel like a lot is expected of them. It wasn’t their idea! LOL! I hope the new bed is working out by now. 🙂
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Yes. The new bed is getting more use. Still not constant use but a couple times a day.
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Broad windows (with a view) with room for (almost) everyone is such a delight. The cats surely appreciate you provided a comfy chin rest while they keep a watch on the yard and neighborhood. Ah, the life of comfort and luxury
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When you can’t go outside you love the windows!
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Thanks for sharing your cat stories! Always fun to hear about their adventures and see your beautiful pictures 🙂
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Always something going on!
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True!
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I’m glad that harmony was restored. Your cats have done very, very with all of the adjustments. So have their peeps!
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We’re all hanging in!
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Not surprised Gracie moved with you to the new office digs. New beds are always ignored here unless I toss them in the dryer with a couple of dryer sheets for a while so they don’t have that “on a shelf or in a box for months” smell!
Hugs, Pam
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That’s a thought. I was going to try catnip but I want to return if no one uses it. So far Gus was in it once. Given a choice, he will go in the old bed.
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I always think of us peeps having to adjust to a new house but the cats are adjusting too. They are doing good. I think I am still adjusting but I am beginning to feel at home… it’s a roller coaster. It takes some time as we get older. Nice to see them all relaxing… it relaxes me to see them so content!
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They’ve done well especially considering that their food station and litter box has been moved a few times. They don’t like when the food station is moved and will sit at the old spot for a while before moving on to where the food actually is!
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Aw, Gracie really looks peeved. But I’m sure she settle back in fast. It’s tough to share with others.
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Especially Sasha who will barge in anywhere and push you out of the way. As I type, Sasha is in Gracie’s “morning spot.” I expect she is not pleased. It’s when she gets her scratchies.
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Sounds like your cats are as normal as cats can be. All are spoiled and treated like royalty. Just like here, at my place.
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Is there any other way? Maybe for barn cats but not house cats. We had a house episode last night. That will be an interesting post as the mouse is still in the house. Sigh! Maybe I should name it and give it a bed.
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Living on the ninth floor I haven’t had any mice but I do occasionally get little green lizards.
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Too cold for lizards here and that’s ok.
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I always enjoy your weekly cat updates. I am sure one of them will like the bed eventually. 🙂 Have a nice weekend.
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Last night! I had his old bed too close to the fireplace for him so he went over and jumped into the new one! It fits him better and would actually fit two cats (Sasha occasionally snuggles up with Gus). I was going to take it back today but we scored!
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It’s nice Gracie is still your office cat.
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Well, there is a power struggle going on with Sasha over who gets the double window. Sasha, by power of her girth, kind of wins.
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Gracie – I’m behind and have to go back a week, then return here, but this is important. Tomorrow is National Cat Day – gather the gang and ask for special treats. See this link:
https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/56504789/posts/4350534426
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In this house every day is National Cat Day!
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I kinda sorta thought that was the case Gracie, but if there is a way to glean extra treats, I’m here to help y’all out.
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🙂
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So I guess Gracie likes being the office cat. All well in cat town now. I wish Gracie good luck at the casino!
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She has been the office cat at the last house and here inheriting that honor from Morgan.
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So glad Gracie moved to the new office with you. I bet they will all be glad to settle for awhile with no big projects in the offing. You could all a break, two legged and four legged alike.
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We have to settle in on the furniture. Some we have that works and some doesn’t so we will focus on that. No workers though or time schedules.
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That will be a relief for a for a bit!
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Con-cats on getting the office set up. Complete with cats. Hopefully Gus will adjust to the new bedding. Have a super weekend.
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Gus is currently napping in the old one. I had washed that and it was out of commission for two days and he slept on the floor. Yes, we have many more beds available but he was being snarky.
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Pet love their beds, no doubt about it. Hopefully he’ll learn to adjust. 🤞🏼
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More likely make me adjust.
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😆
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Sounds like she is adjusting okay!
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Gracie is doing fabulous. Far better than I expected. At my last house, Mollie was the upstairs cat and I could never get her to hang out downstairs except when there was a fire in the fireplace.
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I’m happy to know your cats are adjustable.
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Yes, I must have pushed the right tab!
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Good pun, TAB. I’ll treat it GINGERly.
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🙂
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I love how they each have their favorite places and preferred stuff. Come to think of it, I do too 🙂
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They are all very individual. People who say cats are all alike don’t know cats.
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Nice to have your own space, whether it’s an office or a new bed. Tell Gus I said that, okay?
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Gus can still use the loveseat top but it’s not next to a window! There are two cat beds by windows in the music room and tons of cat beds by windows upstairs. No shortage here except at MY window.
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The question is would she move downstairs or prefer to stay upstairs in what is now officially the cat room. ~> I’m confused. Aren’t ALL your rooms “cat rooms”? 😀
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Technically yes. There are beds in every room. Some have toys and some don’t.
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we wish your Gracie the jackpot… of course ;O)
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She would like that!
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No cat can resist a window…unless the bed under it smells funny, I guess. It’s nice that they keep you company.
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The new bed must smell funny too. Zero interest from anyone.
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