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PT Cruiser The Cat And The Gang of Six Part 30   

We had five cats before Cody became one of the gang. Each cat fit in with the others and into our family in it’s own unique way. All of them seemed happy with their new home. All have adapted.  But none has adapted so well and so easily as Cody.  

 

Cody showed a little indifference to all the other cats. He didn’t threaten them, he didn’t steal any of their favorite toys, or sleeping spots. He just fit in with the routine without disturbing anything. Dolly was curious about this new arrival and trailed him some of the time, but never got too close. Three of the other cats were curious about Cody at first, just sat in place and watched him, but soon just seemed to accept him as another member of the gang.  

 

But not KC.  

 

KC, of all of the original five, seemed to be most at ease with each of the other cats. But not with Cody. As soon as KC saw Cody he was belligerent towards the newest arrival. KC followed him around, growling at him whenever he saw Cody. But Cody just ignored this behavior. He just turned his back and sauntered away. A real cool cat.  

 

We were extremely surprised by KC’s behavior, it seemed to be just the opposite of KC’s normal attitude. There was no fighting. KC just growled. Cody ignored the whole thing. So we decided to just wait it out and let time improve the situation. It was four or five days before we could see that KC was becoming less belligerent. And in several more days the growling was totally gone. KC finally accepted Cody, perhaps realizing that he posed no threat and was just fitting in with the routine. In fact, KC began trying to play with Cody. But Cody never responded and never showed any interest in playing with KC or any of the other cats.  

 

We didn’t understand what KC’s problem had been but we were much relieved when KC finally accepted Cody as a member of the family. And most of the credit has to go to Cody. He didn’t take anyone’s place waiting for breakfast, or sleeping on the bed, or try to take over any cat’s favorite resting place.  He comes to us when we return home from shopping. He quickly learned about using the swinging door to go to and from the patio. He discovered the joys of our Wide Screen Kittycat Reality TV and every once in awhile he climbed on the couch and watched the birds on the feeder. We believe he learned his new name within a few weeks. 

 

Actually, it is quite extroardinary for a cat to move into a new environment, one inhabited with a firmly established family of cats, and to fit in so well. They have now accepted Cody as part of the family. No one bothers Cody, he bothers none of the others. He has his appointed spot at the end of the bed at night, shares the bed during the day with KC, waits for his breakfast with the others, and appears very content with his role in the Gang of Six.

 

We don’t know what his previous life was like but he is a loving pet, a happy animal, very comfortable with his surroundings, and a welcomed addition to our cat family.