Earlier, I re-posted last year’s account of our Maine Coon, Ruby’s experience of chewing on the Christmas tree light which was attached to the pre-lit slimline tree. I promised to post pictures but for some reason, they didn’t show up. So I will try again.
Ruby stayed under the table until the tree was up and didn’t bother it again. She had learned the blessing of forgiveness.
Ruby finally came out from under the table to “help” with the tree.
All was forgiven. Ruby and Skippy enjoyed the tree and were rewarded with gifts on Christmas morning.
Christmas morning 2011
“For me?”
(I learned years ago to add a little cat nip to the cat’s gifts. They will be drawn to that package first!)
“I love it – even though this one was really meant for Skip.”
We bought the pink toy for Ruby but Skippy preferred her gift and she preferred his!
After the initial problem of the lights, Skippy and Ruby were well behaved in regard to the tree. Pets chewing on cords and eating tinsel are hazards this time of the year. There are products that one can buy to spray on the cords, tree, ornaments, furniture or anything you don’t want to chew on. We discovered Sour Apple several years ago and it worked very well. We may need to buy some more this year. “Why, you ask?”
“Skip and Ruby said we are getting a real Christmas tree. This will be my first Christmas with my forever family!” Alice said as she purred in anticipation.
This is Alice’s first Christmas with us in her forever home. We want her to be safe and to enjoy the tree as well. (Some of our dainty ornaments may not go on the tree this year, just in case!) Alice’s nick name is “Turbo Kitty” because she loves to run through the house and literally climb the walls! She’s fast and loves to play. I am sure we will have some delightful pictures to share as we decorate our Christmas tree this year!
We have had cats since 1991 and it can be a challenge and entertaining to have kitties checking out the decorations. Of course, we can’t pile presents under the tree until we are ready to open them but that’s okay. I would rather have a bare tree skirt than to have our felines chewing on ribbons which can be dangerous if swallowed. Besides, once the packages are opened, they enjoy chasing balled up paper and sitting in the empty boxes!
Our first cat, Zippy picked out his gift immediately. I sprinkled cat nip on the toy before wrapping it. This is the Christmas that we learned the danger of allowing the cats to chew on ribbons. He loved his toy, though!
Jake had almost as much fun with his “Christmas bag” as he did with the toys. You can see how delighted he was!
“I can’t believe they gave me a toothbrush and kitty toothpaste for Christmas! At least I have this comfy box!”
Patch claimed John’s gift for his own. We often tied the bandana around Patch’s neck and he walked around in it with his head held high. All he needed was a pair of boots and a cowboy hat to complete the outfit!
“Now, where did Mom hide those gifts?”
And then there was Missy Cat who discovered the true meaning of Christmas!
Join Missy Cat on her adventure when she jumps into the Christmas tree and discovers the true meaning of Christmas! (Now available as an ebook and can be ordered as a print book from Amazon.com)
May you be blessed this Christmas as you focus on the true meaning of Christmas – Jesus!
Happy decorating!
Kathy
Katherine H. Purdy 