Sophie’s World

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“A catless writer is almost inconceivable.  It’s a perverse taste, really, since it would be easier to write with a herd of buffalo in the room than even one cat; they make nests in the notes and bite the end of the pen and walk on the typewriter keys.”
~Barbara Holland

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Sophie is unique among the pets that I’ve had because of how much she communicates. I’ve learned her different vocalizations for feed me, I’m going to get that squirrel, and leave me alone. More than any other cat I’ve had, she has a way of letting her feelings be known.

She has a special vocalization too, when we’ve returned after being away awhile. That Sophie, she lets me know in no uncertain terms her feelings about us daring to take a vacation. It usually lasts a week afterwards. She is very needy. She wants to be held. She cries for what seems like no reason. She just has a lot to say.

Maybe you can relate. Sophie will go into a different room, one in which no one is in. Then, she’ll cry. I’ll find her crying at the wall or nothing at all. Unfortunately, I’ve trained her. I’ve trained her that this is one way to get attention. She’ll cry and I’ll respond. The other day, I was busy with work. Two clients all of a sudden were clammering for my attention at Sophie’s designated hour for attention.

At first, I was annoyed. Didn’t she know that I had two potential clients? Didn’t she know that I was busy? No, all she knew was that she wanted my undivided attention. I finished up my work and found my Sophie, waiting for me on the couch. It was about time that I listed to my cat.

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“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.“
~George Eliot

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Much to Sophie’s delight, we are back from our vacation. We had a marvelous time. According to the pet sitter, Sophie did well too. She received plenty of attention and was fed regularly. What more can a cat want? She’s not a super traveler, so a 7-hour car trip was out. I’m not entirely sure how she would take to flying. So, she stayed home.

Sophie can be a needy cat. She was a rescue, after all. She’s a bit predictable after a vacation. Like most cats, she hates a disruption to her routine. She likes her meals at a set time. She wants me on the couch to cuddle at the designated time. So, when we returned, she had a lot to say.

Perhaps your own pet is like Sophie. I’m not sure if it’s her history or what, but it takes her awhile to ease back into her routine. She is more needy than ever for the first few days. She wants to be held a great deal. Maybe this sounds familiar to you too. To help her transition back to having you around again, take the time to bond again with your pet. Spend extra time combing or brushing your pet. Extra cuddle time is also appreciated.

While we realize our trip is short, it can be interpreted differently by your pet. Making up the lost time can be a great bonding experience for you and your pet.

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“Time spent with cats is never wasted.”
~May Sarton

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