Four Years Ago, Today
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (93190)
United States
November 17, 2024 9:53am CST
It's hard to think it has only been four years since this little guy came into our lives. But sure enough, it's been four years. We picked him up on the farm where we got him and brought him home, and POOF! He ran and hid, and eventually we found him hiding behind the washer and dryer.
I snapped a pic and told him, "Well, just come out whenever you are ready."
At the time we had no idea if Grayson was a boy or a girl and so we decided it was either Grayson or Gracie. Turns out it was Grayson. Can't imagine life without him, and glad he finally did make his way out to accept us.
Now he owns the place.
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@allknowing (138327)
• India
17 Nov
Yes they own us. Peppie is 6 years old - a nice companion
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@allknowing (138327)
• India
19 Nov
@porwest We are fully aware they are the selfish lot and that endears us to them more
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@RasmaSandra (81127)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Nov
@porwest both Freddie and Tish send their sincerest meows to him
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@porwest (93190)
• United States
20 Nov
@RasmaSandra lol. Thank you. Grayson and Cal are enamored. lol
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@moffittjc (121798)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Nov
One thing I love about cats is that we don't own them, they own us. No matter what we think.
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@moffittjc (121798)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Nov
@porwest If you eat good, they think that means they eat good too. And they are usually right.
When my mom cooked every night, she would always set aside portions for our two cats. They ate like kings. I guess they truly are part of the family.
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@porwest (93190)
• United States
22 Nov
@moffittjc They get more than their fair share of stuff, for sure. But their dinner at night is Friskies wet food and they go nuts for it. But of course they still want more.
@porwest (93190)
• United States
19 Nov
They most certainly do. And they know it all too well as well. Little scoundrels. Last night I went into the kitchen and I'd made a marinated pork loin for dinner and had it sliced up to serve on a pan. I went in to put it away and the two of them had snuck a piece and were eating it on the floor. I could have been mad. Instead I broke up the larger piece they had into more manageable pieces. Little sh*ts.
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@porwest (93190)
• United States
18 Nov
He was definitely freaked out and unsure of his surroundings. When we set him down in the house he immediately darted and ran away and we couldn't find him until we realized he'd gone behind the washer and dryer. lol
Even when he first came out, my wife and I were sitting on the loveseat watching TV and we saw him peek around the corner. I said, "Well, hey there buddy," and he ran and hid again. lol
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@thislittlepennyearns (63050)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
17 Nov
He's a cutie. I've never been a cat person, but I can appreciate them.
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@thislittlepennyearns (63050)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
18 Nov
@porwest There fur for sure gets on you.
But I don't know about them growing on you.
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@kareng (62653)
• United States
2 Dec
@porwest We have several rescue that came out of the woods here. Three are now adults and we have one kitten that appeared that is now called Scaredy Cat. You are lucky to get a little pet in with him. Have two new kittens and one is sweet the other one is earning the Scaredy Cat 2 name.
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@BarBaraPrz (47814)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
17 Nov
Of course he does, why would he stay there if he didn't?
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@LindaOHio (183044)
• United States
18 Nov
What a cute picture. Yes, cats definitely do rule the roost. Have a good week.
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@2ndchances24 (9465)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
17 Nov
Cats makes a nice pet for the most part, but some can be
very hard to get use to people when they have lived in
the wild for so long, I recued 1 from my neighbor 1 time
cause he was letting it starve & it broke my heart, so I
made it a place outside in a good size pen where the
dogs couldn't get it & I fed it all the food it wanted &
every time I went out to check on it I'd talk to it & gave
it treats that I knew it would like & got it to trust me.
It took like 3 mons B-4 I could find a home for it to
get it out of the pen cause my dogs hated cats, so I
got it back to health cause it was SO skinny & so sad
looking I got it back to health & the person that came
& got it was so happy to have it she thanked me for
taking care of it, & letting her have it she paid me
50 $ for it I tried to give it back but she said NO.
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@2ndchances24 (9465)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
18 Nov
@porwest your right, older animals take a lot of
trust & patients & kindness but stern to teach them.
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@porwest (93190)
• United States
18 Nov
@2ndchances24 Incidentally, we were informed yesterday that my sister and brother-in-law got a new dog. That makes two, and the new one is 6 months old.
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@RevivedWarrior (2624)
• India
18 Nov
He looks cute and well I liked the name "Grayson" as well. I love cats . They have their wild side/mischeivious side as well as their naive/curious side. Their antics are great to watch. I had a cat once who loved crispy snacks and coffee served lukewarm. He would not have anything less than crispy nor have cold coffee. Definitely it was fun when he was around. I am pretty sure Grayson has lot of tales about his fun times and antics. I can definitely imagine him owning the place and the people. Glad to see you gave a better life to a kitten . Enjoy the day!
@Dreamerby (6094)
• Calcutta, India
19 Nov
Yeah cats are indeed cute but sometimes they are bossy
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@NJChicaa (120389)
• United States
17 Nov
Charlie and Claire pulled the same stunt when I brought them here. Charlie spent a solid 24 hours under the couch. Claire did like a few hours behind it before she came out. I don't remember Adso having any adjustment issues when he arrived. He was 8 weeks old and I think he just kind of made himself at home right away.
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