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As if on cue, the cozy rainy weather has started…

Quincy is growing up. He is hitting the teenager months. The kids are hitting the teenager years. It gets crazy here, sometimes. I love my family and pets to pieces, but… sometimes I imagine quietness and some quality a-l-o-n-e time.

I am not alone. Witness Barnie.

Is it really all that bad, Barnie? He looks peaceful enough.

Now, through the magic of the Internet, let’s take a closer look at those sweet kitty dreams.

And so it goes…

A few weeks ago I wrote about my pets’ sleeping arrangements. Everyone has their special sleeping place. Now young Quincy must find where he fits in. He has apparently learned a thing or two from Barnie, as evidenced here.

Remember this?

Now we find this:

Argos was a little put out, but figured he could overtake the little guy.

So Quincy moves on and takes over Barnie’s Cat Mat.

Barnie rolls with it. He takes over the new dog mat.

But as usual… they all end up together anyway.

I wasn’t sure how Barnie would react to this new little guy, Quincy. Barnie is a huge cat, and loves to be physical and rambunctious with the dogs and humans in the house. He is always gentle, but he is big.

Turns out, they became fast friends. I am a little amazed at Barnie’s patience and gentleness with a kitten that won’t. give. up. Seeing this, I love Barnie even more (is this possible?) and I think Barnie is going to be a great role model.

I recently found them lounging together in Argos‘ favorite bed. Here Barnie teaches the new guy a very important lesson; another variation of the steadfast cat rule of what’s mine is mine and what’s yours is mine.

More about Quincy
Quincy is a Bengal cat. He was a gift from the family of a friend we love very  much who has been dealt a difficult hand lately. Quincy was a much-considered gift and given with lots of love and kindness. He is a great fit for our busy family, and Barnie loves having a buddy.

OK I gave up on doing something “fancy” with video for now. Here is a quick one of the new little guy, fascinated by Big Brother Barnie’s tail.

More to come as I get organized…