Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle, live from the chaotic Three Belles Ranch. (The skies rumble and groan and cause the floors and windows to vibrate.) Hey sissy, wait up. Whare are you goin’, It’s just a little winter storm. Mommy says anytime the weather has such drastic extremes from highs to lows or lows to highs, a storm is sure to follow. Guess you were right, those purretty spring days are gone.
Yeah Raena, me doesn’t like the storms outside, but storm mommy’s on the loose inside. Me’s not sure which is worse. MOL
Ain’t that the truth sissy. I’s like break times bestest, when mommy sits down and gives us extra luvvins. Ya’ know, we read that February is Nat’l. Responsible Pet Owner month. That got us to thinkin’ ‘bout what that really means. Ya’ know, we all know respawnsible pet owners purrmote spay/neuter, and the over all health of their kitties and woofies. It means to feed us appropriate foods and keep us safe. But what ‘bout our emotional health; ‘specially durin’ stressful times like storms or packin’ up to move?
It doesn’t even have to be somethin’ that big Raena. You know us kitties aren’t always big fans of change. Just rearrangin’ the furniture is enuff to really stress us out. Mommy says that’s one of the reasons she rearranges what she can offen. She says desensitizin’ us is one way to help keep our stress levels down when somethin’ big happens.
Really sissy? That’s why she does that? I’s just thought she was bored. MOL
That’s purrobably true too Raena. Mommy does say that after a while of lookin’ at the same old same old, the walls start closin’ in. Me’s never seen the walls move, but ifin mommy says so, they must.
I’s didn’t know our walls moved sissy. I’s saw somethin’ like that on the teevee the other day; it was scary. I’s glad mommy moves things ‘round so we don’t get squooshed. (Raena cleans her toe beans) Flat cats would take on a whole new meanin’. MOL
Funny Raena, you’re a real comedi-cat.
Fanky fanks sissy. Do ya’ think I’s could get a gig as a stand up comedi-cat? (Dezi rolls her eyes) Anyways…We’ve written several Service Cat postys on movin’ and remodelin’ with kitties and settin’ up a Decompression Room to keep stress levels down. But, we don’t really have the room fur that, and we really need to be with mommy. Ya’ know, just in case she needs us.
And just cuz we don’t wanna be away from her Raena. We’re far less stressed when we can be with mommy than when we’re sepurrated from her. ‘Course a good roll on a pawsum nip toy never hurts either.
That’s true too sissy. So, mommy takin’ sit down breaks to give us that extra luvvins is also how we all relieve the stress. Which of course, helps our emotional health. We’re cuddle cats, lap cats, snuggle buddies, whatever ya’ call kitties who be all up in the humans business all the time. But, even ifin your kitty is totally the opposite, he/she still needs ya’ to take care of his/her emotional health.
Maybe even more so Raena, after all the opposite of us would be a kitty who lives with a lot of stress and fear in their lives already.
You’re right sissy, I’s didn’t even think ‘bout that. Fur those kitties, speakin’ calmly and tellin’ ‘em what’s goin’ on and reassurin’ ’em that they’re still your nummer one is the bestest way to help them; besides a Decompression Room.
Even with it Raena. Mommy believes that on some level we totally unnerstand, and that tellin’ us what’s goin’ on each step of the way helps keep us calm.
I’s luvs you mommy.
‘Course we unnerstand her sissy. Hmmmmpht We are cats after all. Looks like mommy’s thru with her break, so let’s go see ifin we can help. Sooner or later she’s gonna have to open the door to the furbidden room (closet). I’s gotta hone mine’s sneaky skills to get in there and explore.
Till the next time……………………………………………………………..Be Blest!!!
Raena: Navy Blue
Dezi: Vibrant Blue
Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses
When I had kitties I never closed any doors. That way they could go wherever they wanted and still get back out. It worked for us.
Cuddling and lots of breaks is a good thing.
Have a purrfect day you two. My best to your mom. ♥
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We say ifin it works, don’t change it. Glad you has a workin’ system. We wish mommy would leave the closet door open. MOL Big hugs
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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Cuddling with kitties reduces human stress too!
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sit down breaks are a good idea… if we all sit close together we feel much better when strange things happen…
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We’re glad your mom is petting you a lot to help you reducing stress. The closet is fun as long as you don’t get stuck in it, believe us… Purrs
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Glad ya girls are gettin lotsa pets! Momma says pettin us helps her destress too!
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Being together and loving each other does reduce stress. You’ve got a great mommy. ❤
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Fanky fank you awnty Paulette. We think she’s purretty pawsum. Big hugs
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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If you think the closet is bad, one of our cats got stuck in the attic once! When he didn’t come for supper, i knew something was wrong and we looked everywhere, then i remembered we’d had the attic open, and sure enough, he’d snuck up there (the opening is near the top of the freezer, and he liked the top of the freezer, so we think he just jumped in from there).
You are all in my prayers for this whole thing to go as well as it possibly can.
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Fanky fank you fur the purrayers. The closet door is the only door we’ve never seen behind. MOL Big hugs
Luvs ya’
Raena and Dezi
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Okay girls, I got stuck in a closet once and it was fun…for about 3 minutes, then it wasn’t. Love ya sweeties!
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We are very careful of closets, once when I was little i ran in to a closet and the door got closed. Dad was in a panic until he found me. He said I should have meowed for help, but I was fine and knew dad would let me out!
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Ohhh, the closet!! Our forbidden room here is the entire upstairs! Imagine what we might have fun doing up there…
We hope your mommy takes lots of breaks, cause we know she needs to destress as much as you. And take a rest as well:)
Still hoping and pawyering for a good outcome with God’s providence and provision for this upheaval.
Sending lots of big hugs.
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