It’s been quiet here this week, and understandably so with the loss of Olivia one week ago. We’re watching the permanent residents – Tessa, Pia, Quint, and Viola while trying not to be obvious about it. Mom talked at length with one of our favorite vets about what to look for, what methods of distraction can be used – snuggling, playtime, etc. should anyone begin searching, calling, and obsessing over the loss. This is the behavior long time Angel Cameron displayed after we lost Zooot in 2012. After a few weeks of nearly nonstop pacing, searching, calling, and crying for the love of his life, we lost him to a broken heart. We absolutely are not going to allow anyone to go through that.
So, Viola hung around Mom a little more than usual the first couple of days, as did Quint, then as our work schedules shifted, they spent days with Dad.
Pia chose to spend her time curled up in a cubby compartment in the tower. We plugged in the heated mat and she’s happy. No complaints from her, though the first day of Olivia’s absence, Pia pooped on the floor well away from any litter box (photo available upon demand). We’re not taking that personal. That was probably just a boo-boo.
The only one who seemed to look around for Olivia was Tessa, oddly enough since they didn’t get along terribly well and stayed out of each other’s sight most of the time. It’s hard to put a finger on exactly what behavior Tessa was showing, it was more of a feel than anything else. Tessa seemed more alert, didn’t nap as much as she used to, and showed interest in things and places she couldn’t have cared less about two weeks ago.
That said, she did knock over a small lamp on the boo-fay yesterday. So, we’re looking at it as she’s her typical Tessa self again. As for us, we think we’re healing and we can’t begin to thank you enough for all your kindness and comforting words.
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A Colehaus Cats flashback:
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2021 – Almost Wordless Wednesday
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2015 – Ruby Tuesday
2014 – Calendar Boy Maxx and his Give-Away
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