Laughter – The Best Medicine
At least, it will be good medicine if that damned Kitten doesn’t have me laughing so hard that I split my incision! I believe I mentioned in passing a few entries back that my older sister gave me a cat toy for a birthday present, a cat toy that the Kitten has become absolutely enamored with. Well, as promised, here are a few action shots of Kitten and the Panic Mouse.
Interest in the new toy was nearly instantaneous. Cattitude, of course, could not be bothered to check it out, but O’Beast and Kitten were in my face while I got everything set up. Kitten plays rough though, and the poor O’Beast decided that a retreat was probably the best policy in this case. Here Kitten checks things out.
Once Kitten got past the nose and noticed the tail, there was no turning back. I don’t know what it is about fuzzy things on strings and cats, but they appear to be irresistable to about 95% of the feline population.
If it moves, it must be stalked. Here Kitten practices her less-than-perfect hunting skills against Panic Mouse. Had this been an actual mouse, the Kitten would have been left in the dust.
After sizing the situation up for a while, and stalking for a bit, Kitten decides that stealth may not be the best approach to this particular prey. Here she decides to attempt a more “in its face” stategy.
Of course, the question always boils down to “How in the world does this darned thing work?” Can’t beat the system if you don’t understand the system. You have to give Kitten credit for persistence, if nothing else.
After half an hour or so I began to feel sorry for O’Beast, so I put Panic Mouse away, hiding the tail so Kitten won’t start stealing it and dragging it around the apartment again. Cattitude, who had been watching the proceedings from the safe cover of the dining room table, was joined by one very tired Kitten.
And then there’s O’Beast. Ready to play, and once again skunked out of the action by a hyperactive grey fuzzball.
Oh my gosh, those are too funny! I bet KfH2 would love a try at Panic Mouse. He doesn’t even try for the lazer pointer anymore.
Great series of pictures.
And, it’s great to hear you are laughing again.
that is such a cool toy! great action pics, as usual.
I loved the pictures. Your grey cat looks like my cat Oliver back at my mom’s house. The only difference is; my cat doesn’t have a tail. In my apartment I’m allowed to have pets, but my dad hates cats and wounldn’t let me bring Oliver along.
Britani
Sounds like hours of entertainment for Kitten, and laughter for you. What a great toy!
Good to hear you in a more up frame of mind. Enjoy!
Alli
the kitten is looking stunning, as usual. glad you’re getting some entertainment!
Sounds like you and the cats had an exciting day!
What beautiful cats that you have! They look so happy either way, resting and playing.
And….
great intertainment for you.
lol
You sound like you are doing so well 🙂
I am really pleased.
Kitties are going to be so spoilt by the time you return to work…. you do know that dont you 🙂
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