A safe place

The nice lady has been trying to find places around the house for me to stay during the day that are safe from the canines. The basket that was in one of my favorite spots -- the bathroom -- has been moved to another location. I don't like change. So far, I have about 4 locations that I can be away from the dogs. Some are secret. My favorite is a shelf along the stairs. I can see and hear most everything in the house. Humans are more likely to pet me if I'm there. I wait for their worship. I have a new toy -- a mylar, shiney ball. It's lightweight and I can bat at it. Has an interesting crunch sound too. Meow, Lily =^-^=

Red-White-Blue Shell

I'm currently working on a red, white, and blue shell top with a bottom border.

Staying ahead

This weekend, the humans decided to paint. Being of no assistance to them, I decided to grant my presence. I entered the room being painted and was run out several times. I persisted and managed to crawl under their paint darp. A warm and dark place. Hmmmmm. I felt something kick me and yelling. The human forcefully removed me from the favored position, much to my protest and dislike (they will pay for this!) I returned to provide a hand -- ummm, a paw -- to their painting situation. Cautiously I approached. When I was close enough, I placed my paw in the paint container. Shreaks and yelling from the human. Doesn't she know I was trying to help! Come to think of it, I DON'T LIKE PAINT ON MY PAW! Must run fast! Around the room...out the door. The human made the long awaited error of leaving the patio door open. I managed my escape, however, it was very short lived. The terrorizing barks from the dogs! Must look scarey! I puffed myself up and looked twice my size. To no avail! Quick! Run into the house. Hounds hot on my tail! Quick! Run up the stairs...they are closer. Humans are yelling now too! Quick! Into the large bedroom and under the bed. They've almost caught me. Much barking and yelling! I defend myself with my firm claws and terrorizing hiss. The humans pull the dogs from the room. Now if I can just get my fur to go down again back to normal size! Lily =^-^=

I rule the night!

My comfort level has increased around the dogs. Although I have no use for the puppies that have entered the household. The adult dogs seem to share my feelings on this. When I walk around the house and a dog wishes to get playful, a simple hiss seems to deliver the message. I walk freely in the household now and have explored many more rooms. Min still wishes to be my friend. She still attempts to sleep with me. -- Unsure about this arrangement.

The other day I found myself high on a ledge. It was quite pleasureable to look down upon my domain. The two humans were downright silly in their attempts to rescue me. When the man human grabbed me, it was quite scary -- I found myself extending my claws to grab onto anything secure.

The humans are kind to me and I repay their kindness by allowing them in my domain.

Lately, I walk the night throughout the house, exploring rooms where the doors are open to me. The bathtub is a cool and enclosed place -- enjoy it emencely!

Meow,
Lily

Progress

I now have the small one they call Min, completely under my rule. In return for not barking at me, I allow her to sleep on the bed with me. All the while, I do have an eye open on her. She seems desperate in her quest to call me friend. We are NOT friends just yet. The white one, they call Panda, continues to try to communicate with me. Dumb canine! I refuse to speak "Canine". I have no idea what she is saying, but I don't trust her. The large one, Bamboo, continues to torment me. His bark scares me the most. The humans have come to accept me and I have accepted them. Occasionally, I will come out of the room and roam (carefully) in other places of the house. Always watching. Always aware of where the dogs might be. One of my new favorite spots is on a chair that is pressed under the table. This gives me a guarded place and good vantage point to watch the dogs. Lily =^-^=

Torment

The canines continue to torment me; however, Panda (the white one) is more sympathetic and doesn't bark at me like the other two, Min and Bamboo. So far, I've been able to hold them off. Not sure what will happen if contact is made. I continue to sit on the bed waiting for my human. Last night he did not return. I attempted to get in the bed of the nice lady and was successful for a short period of time until the canines returned. Again, Panda, does not seem to bother me -- I will remain cautious. Lily =^-^=