I have managed to coax Sweetie and Patty O'Malley up the Stairway To Heaven a number of times recently, but have only managed to snap a few quick photos as evidence. I step out onto the balcony, shake the kibble a bit, and first one cat and then the other pop out of the hole and come over for snacks and lovin'. On this day, I left the storm door closed, but since that time I leave it open wide enough for a cat to walk in. Sweetie is quite inquisitive; she goes right inside and takes a good look around. I want her to keep that up, because her actions may pull Patty along with her, as he will only peer in so far.
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| Sweetie, looking in the cat flap |
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| Patty and Sweetie, lured up by kibble! |
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| Patty peering in the cat flap, as Sweetie watches |
This morning, however, I stepped out onto the balcony, but there wasn't a cat in sight! I called and shook the kibble...but neither cat appeared. So, I went back inside, down the stairs and out the front door...and around to the backyard. Patty and Sweetie were under my car, in the driveway. Hmmm. May have to work in a sound to 'call' them, like a small bell (something that doesn't drive the neighbors crazy, like a cow bell...LOL!). The idea is to get them used to coming up and down to eat, and then inside. Once they go inside, I'll close the door, and teach them to use the cat flap. If they can 'flap', then I can let them inside at night, and out again in the morning, with only the wooden door open for the brief time it takes them to go in or out.
My summer project!
We LOVE this summer project! And our Mom laughed hard over the cow bell visual.
ReplyDeleteWow Vicki, you have made progress! Miss Kitty continues to come in but with the warmer weather is spending much of her days outside.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
Robin
That's great!
ReplyDeleteDat's pawsum mews. We thought when you said you'd close da door, you were gonna keep 'em inside all da time. keep up da good work. Big hugs
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Raena
PeeEss: We like da cow bell idea. MOL
If anyone can convince those two to come inside, we know you can!
ReplyDeleteThat's pawesome! Such great progress! And a cowbell - or something - sounds great!
ReplyDeleteWe appreciate any small amount of progress in getting the O cats to be at least part time I cats.
ReplyDeleteThis is huge progress! We will keep our paws crossed for flapping success!
ReplyDeleteI hope your summer plan works out. It would be great if they would go inside for the winter.
ReplyDeleteLoving the idea! Wishing you the best on it and can't wait for updates ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant progress. And it is a most excellent project.
ReplyDeleteguyz...sorree yur planz for takin de car for a joy ride getted busted.....may bee next time :)
ReplyDeletewe hope ya both dee side sneekin round inn side isn't such a bad thing afturr all,.....boomer could tell ya ♥♥
ya both R doin grate at "progress" ...keep up de good werk ~~~~~ ☺☺
jI hope they learn to fully cooperate soon!
ReplyDeletea version of clicker training :D
ReplyDeleteOhhhh surely those smart felines will realize this is for their very best interest. YAY YAY to you and kudos for your efforts. It is a very secure and inviting area!!
ReplyDeleteHugs madi and mom
What a cool project ! We're looking forward to your updates ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteYOU are incredible as well as super patient! I love how you called it "The Stairway to Heaven" lol catchatwithcarenandcody
ReplyDeleteThose are two lucky kitties to have you.
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