I thought it was time for a proper Rambo update. For a while, I have included tangential updates in my "diary" posts.
We have made great strides with Rambo. For about the last week, he's been rubbing himself against The Husband's legs and when either of us is outside and he's around, he approaches us. He is also beginning to come when we call. He not only continues to be quite vocal, but he now purs. A lot.
Last evening, for the first time, he wound himself around my legs, purring, before flopping at my feet for more tickles around the head and behind the ear. Picture's a bit blurry... He's also getting playful and clampes his paw on The Husband's shoe, as though to say, "I'm not done!"
Gandalf, on the other hand, is not entirely sure about this. So much so, that he has at least a daily temper tantrum, throwing himself about the place. A thunder cat. In more ways than one. We explain, also daily, that he will simply have to accept his ginger brother when he finally and comfortably ventures indoors.
He won't come into our little braai room. I'm thinking that he doesn't like the crackle and hiss of the fire. Yet.
As autumn gives way to winter, we hope that changes. Not only do the nads need to be dealt with, and the fleas and probably worms, he's turning into a rather portly ginger fellow. We are concerned about the amount of water he drinks. But that could simply be his taking his fill when we're around. I hope so.
Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa
Photo: Selma
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Three cheers for progress! And yes, the water drinking is concerning, but I seem to recall reading somewhere that cats can be opportunistic drinkers & load up when it's available - however, I'm looking forward to reading your "Brought Rambo to the vet & got a clean bill of health" post (she says while crossing her fingers & wishing on stars). Thanks for the update!
Hahaha! Now he's becoming proprietory! Smacked The Husband and made blood for not giving him enough attention this morning. We're going to change the feeding and Gandalf management strategy to get him indoors...
We've been watching all of them with the water-drinking. They seem to display the same pattern so perhaps I'm being a worry wort!
Me too!!