Petting a Random Cat on the Side of a Mountain
1. Get low to the ground and initiate communication (the cat must think it is his idea to make contact)- squat, don't sit, in an unassuming position and extend your hand. Palm up= "I'm going to feed you", palm down= "You may smell me." If your chosen method does not envoke the desired reaction, switch methods immediately, before the cat loses interest.
2. Slowly and gently begin to pet the cat behind the ears- this communicates that you have something to offer and he will begin to trust you.
3. Pick up the cat (this MUST be done in a swift motion so as to catch the cat by surprise)- hold it tight in a cradle position and vigorously scratch it behind the ears until it is forced into submission. He likes it, you just have to convince him of it. (Caution: If fighting persists for an extended period of time, use discretion. It may be wise to abort the mission here.)
4. Voila! The cat is tame and you have successfully cat whispered.
** Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed. The Cat Whisperer is NOT liable for any damages caused to your person while attempting to cat whisper.**
As your father, I suffer watching you two endure the conditions and workload of your stay in Palmira.
ReplyDeleteIf only I could take part of the burdens on my shoulders, but...alas...I can't.
Hang in there chicas, you will make it!!!
lol. never knew you were a cat expet
ReplyDeleteOne of your many hidden talents! Reminicent of a service day long ago when you went to pet a relaxed, lying dog...He gave YOU a suprise greeting...Remember?...I still get a chuckle over that one :}
ReplyDeleteHaha and people wondered why I picked the stubies to watch my kittens while I was away. I think thus explains it all, except this cat whisperer somehow gave my one cat a bad habit of sucking his tail. Lol
ReplyDelete...and you forgot to give the credit to the "one who taught you this skill... ;), but I am glad you learned it and it even works in Colombia.
ReplyDeleteDid you give the cat a name?
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