July 30, 2007
Making friends
Bogie and Pepper have had a rather distant relationship -- until now. When Squiggy died, Bogie no longer had his companion with which to pass the days until we returned home from work.
Squiggy had no use for other cats, yet loved to sleep next to Bogie, often seeking him out. If Pepper strayed too near Squigs, he'd move away with that haughty, stiff-legged walk that seemed to ooze disdain.
Pepper seemed to react to the situation by growling, hissing and swatting if Bogie expressed too much interest in him, perhaps jealous of the relationship between the other feline and the dog.
However, with Squiggy gone, there seems to be a change in their relationship, one that speaks to their capacity for loneliness and a desire for animal companionship.
Today, Pepper moved from the sun into the cool shade of the Day Lillies, stretching out in the grass. Bogie, unprompted, walked over and lay down next to the fat cat, who rather unexpectedly stayed put, tolerating the curious pooch, lazing about even when Bogie moved a little closer.
Who knows; maybe it's the start of a beautiful friendship.
Posted by Mike Lief at July 30, 2007 07:40 AM
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Mike that is so cool, Pepper actually looks like he's smiling along with Bogie! Love this Picture!
Posted by: April at July 30, 2007 04:47 PM
Let's hope it's a relationship for life. They look quite comfy.
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Posted by: Dawn at August 17, 2007 06:01 PM