Window Pain
Packing and travel bags are a cue to Bob's misery.
Whenever she sees me packing, she knows that I'll be going away, and the spark in her eyes disappears, her body language shows that she feels disappointed, and it hurts to see her that way.
Bob had entered the dining room where I was working, for a cuddle, before she cosied up on the opposite chair from me. She spotted my bags, went and had a quick sniff, and she ran out of the room without looking at me. Bob avoided me for the rest of the evening and she did not come for her usual night cuddle, and she didn't come to greet me the following morning as she normally does.
Bob is a loving and mild-natured cat, sensitive and smart, with some abandonment issues from her previous owners. So, any sign of being left alone stresses her, and she becomes distant and skittish. Her mood changes like the weather, but she likes company and is happy when there's someone in the house. Some weeks she's more affectionate to others, but generally, she gravitates to me the most and she follows me around.
Bob's reaction is always the same whenever we go away, so I had been extra affectionate and playful with her all week, and I deliberately delayed packing my bags, because I hate to see her upset.
While we're away, our neighbour who Bob likes takes care of her, and she says that Bob always greets her with a meow and a rub, eats, and then goes back for a snooze under her blanket, whenever she visits her.
I think the hardest thing about having pets is going away on holiday and leaving them with a carer.
I'm just a part-owner, but Bob and I have a great bond. She loves my company and I'm the one who feeds her the most times, and I do spoil her. She gets 2 packets of wet food and has dry food throughout the day. However, Bob doesn't like to eat leftovers, and she knows that I'm a softie and always change her bowl often, which is one of the reasons why she gravitates to me.
I'll be away for a week only, and when I return, it might be a few days before Bob warms up to me again, because she needs me to know that she felt betrayed.
Still, she's forgiving, but I'll need to give her much attention, and lots of food, and very soon she'll be back to being a happy loving pet. She really is :)
Thanks for stopping by Peeps, and I trust that you're having a great weekend, and hopefully with a nice pet.
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Awwwww... I have 7 cats and even sleeping outside my house for a couple of nights is something is a hard thing to do because of them! :(... It's amazing how cats show their feelings when they know we will be out of the house for days... Bob is a beautiful cat 😻, these pictures show how smart he is... He seems to understand everything! ha ha ha ha :)) In our case, it's almost always our daughter who stays at home when we are away and other times my mom comes to our house and feeds them... But when I say it's hard to leave them I mean "I have a hard time sleeping away from my pack"!!!!.... ha ha ha ha :)).... My wife says that's just too weird...
Good luck on your trip an thanks for sharing @millycf1976 friend!!!
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Hello @jlinaresp
Bob is super aware, decisive, and calculating. It's fascinating to see her contemplate her best options for everything.
She gets offended if you don't greet her, and if she comes to greet you and you ignore her, she's hesitant before reciprocating.
Bob's totally adorable, and I understand very well how much your "pack" means to you:)
Have a great weekend!
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He actually looks like a smart cat, he seems like possing for the pictures 😅. Nice post❤
Hehe! Thank you 😊
Bob's female, and yes, she's very smart, but no, she never poses for any photos. I think it's difficult to get cats to do that:)
Oh sorry😅... she is fantastic❤
Window pain is a smart pun 🙃 Bob is lovely, and her attitude just makes her more adorable.
We live with our three cats, and I leave them every Friday morning to see them again on Saturday evening or Sunday. They know when I'm leaving; I totally understand what you and Bob go thorugh every time you have to travel.
There's also Charlie, a young male cat who visit us everyday. He comes for food and some petting twice or thrice a day. I keep his kibble bowl and water bowl full just in case he comes and I don't notice. He's particularly affectionate on Sundays, like he's missed me. Cats know!
Hope you have a great trip and save return, dear @millycf1976!
Thank you 😊
Yes, cats learn fast, and it didn't take her long to catch on to people leaving. It's really funny to watch her, but it's painful because she's hurting so badly. I find it a bit odd that has so must trust in me every day, and just the fact that I have to go and it's like a different person who she doesn't know and doesn't trust.
It's nice that you have a visiting cat who gets along well with your other cats.
Cats are such fascinating creatures.
Have a great Sunday:)
She's so smart and cute. Even anials can can feel different emotions based on their experiences.
Thank you 😊
Yes, animals understand more than we think, and they have different emotions and feelings too. It's great when we're able to figure out what influences their moods:)
Awww so cute cat🥺♥️
Thank you 😊🤗
It is adorable is very nice your cat I also have one I love it
Thank you 😊
It's hard not to love cats, isn't it? 🤗
Exactly
I pet sit for neighbors, and there is one kitty who often doesn't want to eat when his human isn't around. I tell her all the time and she's always like "oh he's so weird, he eats just fine when I'm there." Yeah because he's sad his human isn't around! I try tempting him with different foods and treats. Poor kitties, missing their people. <3
Yeah, when I served Bob food, she went to it and then just walked away because she was still upset. I went into another room, and I saw her eating because she was hungry.
She doesn't like to roam, so we figure she'll be sleeping most time. She likes to snuggle under her blanket and stick her head out, which is so cute. I've never seen a cat do that before.
It's amazing how much cats love their humans 😊
My kitty Deidre (now over the bridge) liked to go under the blankets. One time I accidentally sat on her because I didn't realize she was there, and so ever after she'd meow when I walked in the room to let me know she was under the blankets so I didn't sit on her again. <3
Smart adorable friendly cat you have. The name I'm very familiar with, hehe. Cats are very attentive and it's good your cat likes the neighbor that in itself probably helps with its loneliness. I'm sure you will both make up for time away from each other. Here's a !HUG for Bob 😁
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Thank you 😊
Yes, she's like that for sure. Bob also likes having someone open doors for her. She has a cat flap, but often, times she sits by the front door waiting. When she gets let inside, she goes meow, as if saying "thank you"... it's just so cute.
It's great that she likes the neighbour, and the neighbour has a lovely dog, but Bob HATES dogs, so the neighbour leaves her dog at home when she visits Bob.
When we return, we normally get a good telling-off from Bob, and then she slowly warms up to every body:)))
Have a nice Sunday!
Sending !luv to Bob, if I had a Kitty I would have a hard time leaving her behind to travel. Bob looks very intelligent and smart. I'm sure you will make it up to her once you are back home again. I wish you a safe trip on your journey. 🥰❤
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Cats are lovely pets and their personalities are amusing and really something to marvel at.
Yes, it will be great to see her reaction when I return, and yes, I'll make it up to her:)
I love cats 😻 , they are my favorite pets.
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Cats just know, somehow. Whenever my wife is packing her stuff before leaving for a little tour, her cats always gather around her bags and luggage. They meow a lot more too.
I don't know how they do it, but they just make you feel guilty with their behavior and acts. 😂
Hehe!😊 Yes, cats have a great ability to make us feel guilty. Bob does NOT stick around at all. She behaves skittish and runs away from me so fearfully. Makes me wonder how different she thinks I could be in such a short time frame:)
You just can't figure them out, typical cat behavior. One day they love you like no other, and then the next day they just hate your guts. 😬
💯% That's Bob!
Hahaaaa... the classic "stink eye"
The Bombastic Side Eye they call it these days. 😂
That's very typical cat behavior. They always let you know that their upset.
I definitely agree. I hate that part. I pack my suitcase as late as possible just like you do, to reduce their stress. Hopefully she warms up to you quickly on your return.
I hope so too. But gosh, it's painful to see the immediate switch in her behaviour once she sees my bags.
She reverted to being a fearful abandoned cat, yet some days at home she's just not in the mood to speak to me:)
Cats have some funny behavioral quirks
Such a great description of exactly what cats do. They really do have personalities and show how they are feeling. You have to love a cat to see that.
I have never been away from Samantha Jo for more than just a night. And that has only been a few in 13 years.
Our separation game is daily. When I step out of the truck she wants to go with me. And when I return. Even if it is only 5-10 minutes. She leaves a small stuffed animal "duck duck" on my seat or floor board matt. I have video recorded her crying and running around with duck duck in her mouth in a panic. It is heart breaking.
But the Love they feel for us is real. I am so glad you shared a snippet of that with us. 🐈😻
Hey Trukker!😊 Your comment made me smile.
I came back home to Bob last night, and man was she happy to see me and the others. She was as excited, just like a dog is to see its owner.
I feel sad for her because although she's happy and has gained a little weight, she has been meowing loudly as if reassuring herself that someone is here. It's sad to think that she probably does that when she's alone.
Her recipient was so warm and she's genuinely happy to have company again, and I'm so happy to be back with her.
Samantha Jo is so beautiful with such pretty eyes.
I hope that all is well with you:)