Christmas Update - Bushka

Bushka is a beauty! She has a more interesting temperament that comes across in her moods. Sometimes she is loving and wants nothing more than a lap to lie on and purrs her appreciation.

Other times you can see that she does not suffer fools gladly and if you miss her twitching body language - she is not averse to a (scary) hiss or swipe of her razor sharp claws.

More power to her I say!

Fussy eating...

Minibu is the fussiest little eater! Only fresh food food and preferably people food. She is convinced that if she sees us eating something, then it must be good for her too. French bread? Yup! Marmalade on toast - yes please, but after the bacon, OK? Special persian cat food? No waaay!

We are hoping that she will grow out of this, but no signs yet. Bushka is mellowing nicely and it is so good to see the two cats grooming each other and cuddling up together on cold nights. That's when they aren't lying on top of us, of course. Bushka is now getting heavy whilst Minibu just purrs like a little engine, so when they tire of the bed it is actually quite a relief!

Merry Christmas!

From Bushka

This is Bushka keeping an eye on the Christmas tree decorations. It was her (and Minibu's) first Christmas, so all was exciting. The tree provided perfect cover for ambushes, the gifts were great opportunities for removing name tags, pulling ribbons, shredding any soft paper and otherwise fully engaging with the Christmas festivities :-)

Reaching out!

Extending the paw of friendship...

Finally - Bushka realises that Minibu (even when she's asleep) is neither threat nor prey.

This moving moment (sob!) was the very first time she gently touched Minibu. Now they are firm friends and Minibu has become Bushka's "shadow" as she trots along darkly next to her!