Friday, July 29, 2011

Levi the Larger - and Leash-Walking Cats

So, the kitten is no more - in his place is a large, well-padded CAT who still adores his soft food and has also taken up the habit of begging for dog cookies, along with the dog. He gobbles his little piece of cookie or scoffs down his food, then looks for more! Eagerly, rarely patiently, waiting for the other cat (Shoga) to finish his food and walk away; Levi is delighted when the special breakfast or dinner happens to be a flavour Shoga does not like. As soon as the big red cat walks away, Levi is in like Flynn - gobbling up the rest. 
Hence: Levi the Larger!

Yesterday, while driving down my street, I saw a lady walking her beautiful Bengal cat on a leash. The cat trotted along so nicely, so doglike, I had to run back with my daughter, after parking the car. Oh yes, with the camera too!  This cat is bold, happy, curious and slim! Her name is Zena - and she greeted us both without hesitation.  We really enjoyed talking with her lovely human companion.  Both Daughter and I determined we should attempt to accustom our large cats to leash walking.  As if we don't have enough to do - however, for their own good it shall be done!
Here are a couple of pics of Zena, the elegant; and Levi the Larger: