I'm going to join the world of cat owners!!!!

tea_lover

Yay, more Derek photos!!

tea_lover

I think there should be an 'Adventures of Derek' blog

scaredy_cat

so how has Derek been doing with his 'freedom' ? Has he learnt when dinner time is to come home?

martin2345uk

Well so far so good...! I lock the cat flap between 7 and 8 because after that is Family Time for Derek, although last night at about half nine I realised I hadn't seen him in a while then realised I'd left the kitchen window slightly open... yep he was gone! He came back though before I started making the Lost Cat posters :-p

It's lovely lying in the garden and hearing the thud that means he's jumped onto the bins on the other side of the fence - 3 seconds later he appears on top of the fence then jumps into the garden and comes for a cuddle.

Here is he during last nights family time:



And about ten minutes ago - at least he's facing me now! Please excuse the feet :-)

gardengull

Aww, look at that lovely white patch on Derek's tummy. Does he let you stroke his tummy now? He certainly knows that he's got it made as part of your family!
Thanks for the photos.

martin2345uk

When I stroke his tummy he goes for my arm, but not in a vicious way if you know what I mean, it seems more playful

scaredy_cat

martin2345uk wrote: »

When I stroke his tummy he goes for my arm, but not in a vicious way if you know what I mean, it seems more playful

My Giz does that - sorta holds my arm with his paws but no claws. the best time to get access to his tum is in the mornings when he's still dozing - he rolls over and stretches and stays in that position for a short while.

KxMx

I think as you've probably figured out by now, when you have a cat who goes outside at your decision only, needing to be more careful with windows etc is a good idea.

It's hard sitting with them only cracked in the summer (ours can lock into place in the frame when cracked) but that's what some of us cat owners have to do lol.

That or shut them out of the room you have the window open. Very rarely the kitchen here though since her litter and food is all in there (we have a double kitchen/kitchen dining area in essence) and I don't like to restrict access. But we often shut her out of the living room and have the door/window open, just got to ignore the scratching and miaowing lol.

martin2345uk

It's getting dark and he's not home... trying to quell the rising feelings of worry and panic...

Edit: and no sooner had I said that than I bumped into him in the car park...

scaredy_cat

they do like to play around with us!