Welcome to Chapter 6 of our cat introduction series.
Chatzi has been downstairs into the main living area of his new home once already, and he's
as mischievous as expected!
note his tail position - Upstairs in his own domain, his tail is completely vertical, but
downstairs in a new area, his tail's fairly low. it's not tucked under like a nervous or
frightened cat, but certainly not confident and king of the jungle!
Freya's still maintaining her pretend bluster. A loud warning growl and shrieking is keeping
Chatzi wary. Interestingly, she's making the noises, but not actually maintaining eye contact
with him. I think this is to make the warning, but she doesn't want to escalate it any further,
by challenging him with direct eye contact.
She'd really rather he would just go away.
A sudden move by him warants a hiss from her! Look how he sneaks underneath her --
He's still not sure of her! Another hiss sends him scurrying.
Off he goes, exploring the room again. Teego is curious and bold and actually feels a
little confidence come back, Chatzi is sure it's a game!
Teego relishes in his higher positon. Height is a big thing with cats. They always want
a high perch to look down on any potential enimies. Low down is harder to defend.
Oh Dear! Chatzi takes an interest in Freya -- Maybe she's turned her back, and he pounces. Not
really to attack, but just to tag her, and maybe instigate a fun chase. (Fun for for
him anyway!) All the excitement brings Teego over. Chatzi waits, anticipating a game,
but nothing happens.
Teego has shown such incredible curiosity about Chatzi -- Fortunately, not aggressive,
but he really loves to follow him around everywhere!
Again, Teego goes for easily defended high ground and Chatzi tenses up in the playful
way we've seen him do in many of his films. He always goes sideways to make himself look bigger
For one of the most graceful animals the world has ever seen, Chatzi is a disgrace! I love
his clumsy stumble upstairs, Again with teego close behind!
After a while, the excitement calms down. Chatzi finds a perch in the rocking chair,
and Freya gets some quality grooming time.
I think things are going to work out just fine in the Freyacat household!
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