I really liked this email I got from Farmers Alamanac today and since many of you are fellow cats lovers, I thought I’d pass some of this advice on to you!
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If my ears are
hard forward, I’m alert, interested, ready to move (maybe even jump, pounce or
run).
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If my ears are
forward but relaxed, I am also relaxed, aware of my surroundings but not
alarmed.
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When my ears are
slightly down and to the side, I am very relaxed and happy. I may be even
purring.
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Beware if my
ears are back but not flat, I am agitated, threatened, may jump or run away.
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Uh oh!
Caution … if my ears are flat back on my head, I am very angry, threatened, and/or
frightened.
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If my tail is
high, relaxed, and waving means I’m relaxed, happy, and confident.
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If my tail is
trailing behind my body but not held low, I’m relaxed but alert.
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My tail will
be held low if I’m being cautious. I may be looking for a safe place,
especially if my body is also held low to the ground.
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Tail bristled
(danger, danger, danger, Will Robinson!), I’m not in a good mood and am fearful
or aggressive.
Body
· If I look like a
little meat loaf (with my body relaxed, soft, feet tucked under or kneading), I
am in “pet-topia” (I am very relaxed).
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When I roll
on my back, I feel very relaxed and
trusting. I only do this when I am absolutely confident of safety. I may also
be asking you to play or rub my stomach.
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If my back is
arched, I’m on my toes, standing sideways---I am fearful and may fight, but
will probably run.
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However, if
my back is arched, and I’m standing face-on---I’m feeling aggressive and will
almost certainly fight.
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If my whiskers
are hard forward, I am alert, interested, perhaps see a threat, prey, or food.
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When my whiskers
are back, I am calm, relaxed.
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When I’m
bristling my whiskers, I’m feeling afraid or aggressive!
Tune in tomorrow for a few more “cat-speak”
tips!
I will say that August has been a challenge! As in ... not time to get all the things done I need to! But I thought that I would take some time out to say "Hi!" and share this picture trail from Country Sample Magazine. These are pictures and ideas of using antiques/primitives in your autumn decor! They are great ... wish I could use them all.
Yes! We had rain!!!! On Saturday, we had an "old" time thunderstorm that dumped almost 2" of rain on us. It was wonderful. I was at the Amana Colonies with my daughter and grandson when it started to rain. We were having lunch and everyone was going over to the windows and doorway to look at the rain like we had never seen rain before. It has cooled things off and Sunday was a heavenly day (literally!) and today isn't looking to bad either.
