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| I was going to go to bed, but then someone decided to sit on my lap. His little purr is so heavy, all I could do was accept my fate and stay put. And take a selfie. |
After having Nike around for more than 6 months, here are the thoughts I have:
Nike is a steady dude. He's an older cat, but I wouldn't describe him as elderly. If he were human, he might be a retired sea captain.
He's healthy! No infections or illnesses, the only vet appointment we've had was for booster shots.
He uses the litter box like a pro.
He is declawed, but still likes to use the scratching post once in a while.
He thrives on routine and likes to hang out with people. He's not at all shy, but he also isn't needy.
He is not at all destructive (just keep plastic bags out of his reach), and likes to be in the same room as people. I think his favorite days are when we hang out at home all day.
He doesn't jump up on anything higher than human sitting level, like a couch or chair, maybe a bed if he's feeling energetic. No counters, no sinks, no shelves.
His body language can be a bit subtle, but I can generally figure out what he's trying to communicate. He can bite if his signals (like "stop petting me") are not seen or acknowledged, and he can get irritable if there's a break in routine. Regular play sessions definitely help him be on his best behavior!
He doesn't like being picked up.
He's not a fan of small hiding spaces.
Catnip doesn't thrill him.
He's had phases of sleeping on the bed for part of the night, but lately he's been sleeping under the bed (in the same room, but in his own personal space). He really prefers to hang out on laps when someone awake will pet him, he's not big on buddy naps.
If I'm home during the day, he'll come over and plop on my lap for an hour or so at a time, just to hang out.
Overall, he's a good low-maintenance companion. I just know he's someone's perfect cat!
