Jeff's time alone with the animals went well, as far as I can tell, anyway! I know that they kept him busy. I have been the person left behind a couple of times, and I do know that when there's just one of us here, the animals can really keep you hopping!
Everyone seemed glad to see me. As usual, Bit avoided me and essentially gave me the silent treatment until the next morning. THEN she was super-affectionate and clingy, and wouldn't let me out of her sight.
Charlotte and Annie, surprisingly enough, always seem to forgive immediately, and just want attention.
The fosters were excited to see me, even though they've only known me for a few weeks now.
Romeo probably could have cared less. He's becoming more affectionate, but I don't think he's bonded with us quite like the rest of them have. My suspicions... and they're only that, because I'll never know for sure, is that he was bonded to the lady in his previous home. She had the baby and kicked him out the door, and Romeo is still trying to make sense of life without her. I don't know why I think this. Maybe because there are days that he still seems glum. There are days that he brightens up when he first sees me, then looks disappointed, as if he initially thought that I was someone else. Poor Romeo. I can't give him his "person" back, but I do hope that I'm doing enough to make him as content as possible.
Argos was ecstatic, and over the moon to see me. He raced down the stairs and kept circling around me and sniffing my clothes, wagging his tail, and whimpering. With Argos, there was nothing to be forgiven - he was just thrilled to see me.
Here is Charlotte, preventing me from leaving again.
Poor Romeo, I feel so bad for him...perhaps he'll come around in time.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, life with animals! I have to travel once a month for work and the "kids" are left at home with Dad. I really get a welcome from the dogs! Bob and Sam are all over me, running in circles and yapping up a strom. Kozmo (the new guy) gets a little clingy and Nellie, at first she could care less, now she "gives me the back" when I get home and then the next moring is all clingy.
ReplyDeleteLove the shot of Charlotte!
Nellies Mom
It's funny how they all react differently. Mine tend to "try" to act all mad at first, but then I think they realize that this only prolongs them getting any kitty snuggles, so they quickly forgive and forget.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of my day is always coming home! There's nothing like a welcoming committee when you get home. I'm glad you had a safe trip!
ReplyDeleteOh, Charlotte! How cute.
ReplyDeleteYah Charlotte. Put yourself in the suitcase and come here.
ReplyDeleteKitties are definitely different then dogs, or at least most of them are!!!
ReplyDeleteI have had cats that acted mad when I came home too, but Happy is not one of them. She is just happy to see us be home again!!!
Thanks so much for your visit!!
xx, Bambi & Fern