Oscar, you will have to be patient with the family. I know it may be beneath you to play second fiddle to The Him, but he is very busy taking care of The Her and needs all of your warmth and cuddles these days. Your The Her will be better soon and will resume her cuddles soon. All my best to you, my Superior Friend, while you give your blessings to the family. XO
I have been uncomfortable all week. It should have been cold but instead it's been warm and my coat has made me too hot. Usually there's nothing I can do about it. But......
My 'The Her' came home again a few lights ago. I could smell the illnesses as she came through the door and my 'The Him' put her to bed straight away. I gave up the bed gladly for her but wasn't too happy that she didn't seem to want to fuss me. It's probably his fault. No doubt he's been saying terrible things about me while she's been away. After I thought her settled for long enough I jumped up onto the bed, and though fearful of me touching her she did stroke my head so maybe he hasn't said too much or she just loves me anyway, which of course is perfectly natural. Then all of a sudden she sat up and was sick. It really wasn't my fault but I moved out of the way quickly anyway in case my 'The Him' thought it was.
It seemed no time at all before there were strange people at the door with a funny chair and they carried my 'The Her' off out again. My 'The Him' went with them all and left me locked in all alone yet again. He's been doing that a lot recently while she's been away, rushing off, locking the door and not thinking of me. I'm sorry she's sick but I do miss her and my hugs, though he does try in his own way when he's in. When it gets dark I don't mind, but there is no light from their funny box in the corner that I sometimes like to watch, and no legs to rub up against in the food room where I might be given chicken. When he comes in all he does is sit in his chair for ages with those funny hot things in his mouth.
This light I tried something I've not done before. I was wandering round trying to get cool and was ready for a nap when I saw him in his chair. He was slumped a bit and nothing in his mouth. I jumped up, walked up his big round ledge that he calls his tummy and settled down. He jumped nervously when I did it but didn't move away. So, I relaxed and settled my head under his chin. It felt quite nice so I went to sleep. I was soon aware, like every superior is aware, of his soft snoring as he slept too. We both seemed to wake together and as we did so he stroked my head and rubbed inside my ears just like my 'The Her' always does. Maybe he's not too bad after all.
Soon he told me he had to leave and started to get up. I had to move myself off his chest and over to the arm of his chair. He screeched.....My Shirt ! Clean on and it now looks like I have a fur coat !
So as I say, when it gets too hot in my coat there's usually nothing I can do about it. Now I can shed my unwanted hair, get hugs and cuddles, enjoy a nice sleep and still not have to confess that maybe I like him after all.
Wise Cat
Dearest Sir Oscar,
You seem a bit low. I can understand how difficult it is for you, and how confusing, when your cherished The Her is not well. But do cheer up. She will be fine soon, and your well being and comfort will again be the first thing on her mind -- as it should be -- and in the meantime, I think your The Him is doing his best to serve you as you should be served. I imagine it is hard for him too but all shall be well in the end!
Your friend,
Wise Cat
Wise Guy
Hello Oscar - so sorry it's taken me so long to get around to reading your post. My mommy and daddy didn't get back home to FL until late Friday night and they've been spending a lot of time unpacking, tidying up, and what not. Finally, my mommy had some time to pull up your blog so I could read it and send you a big hello, a bunch of hugs, and tons of flowers for you to share between The Her and The Him. Go easy on The Him, he's doing a great job taking care of The Her, and we need that. I'm certain we all want The Her to get better so she can get back to rubbing your ears in her own special way. Lots of love to you! Your friend ~Wise Guy~
Oscar
I may be feeling a bit low WiseCat but that's because my 'The Him' has forgotten to get the most vital thing in the house...my chicken.
Nice to have you back WiseGuy, glaad you have your longlegs in hand there. I'm grateful for the hugs but I may pass the flowers on the 'The Her' in case they make me sneeze. I'm not passing anything on to 'The Him' until my chicken arrives and even then all I'll pass is a bit more hair. He 's not doing as good a job as I could do if only he's take me where he goes.
Collette
Oscar, you will have to be patient with the family. I know it may be beneath you to play second fiddle to The Him, but he is very busy taking care of The Her and needs all of your warmth and cuddles these days. Your The Her will be better soon and will resume her cuddles soon. All my best to you, my Superior Friend, while you give your blessings to the family. XO