Hello, I’m Dr. Maja! Learn my introduction to study extra about me and Miki, the kitten who made me a cat particular person.
Final winter, we had little or no snow. And Miki hated it. He spent the least period of time outdoors and each step he took, was a transparent signal of disapproval and discontent. However this yr, issues appear to have taken a flip for the higher. It snowed simply now on the finish of November, and I half anticipated him to hate it. However then one thing bizarre occurred. Miki truly stayed outdoors and was working across the snow-covered fields with the canines. Might Miki be rising keen on it? Even little Minnie took just a few steps outdoors and skilled it for the primary time.
Everybody Loves Snow! Or Do They?
Snow. Infinite cowl of white in every single place round and a deep sense of stillness about it. Till little paws begin to depart their mark. The canines and I find it irresistible, and there’s no doubt about it. Lava will roll in it, working round like loopy, and even Hela began to get pleasure from it and saved prompting me to go outdoors. And Miki’s response this time was a nice shock. He ventured outdoors like another morning, initially appeared confused, and tried to stay to the paved floor that remained clear and snow-free. However as he realized the canines and I have been going for a stroll, he adopted with a bit extra enthusiasm.
Quickly sufficient, from a grumpy cat final winter, he grew to become a playful cat, working round on the snow, stopping to smell and pounce, and even main the way in which on our regular stroll. It was a pleasant sight, the three of them strolling casually on recent snow.
A Black Cat On A White Background
Miki’s coat shade has now grow to be a pleasant distinction to the white background, and his black fur caught out, even when he was sniffing in a close-by bush. Because the snow was actively falling, he had flakes on high of his head and physique, not seeming too irritated with it, in all honesty. Or perhaps that’s simply my wishful considering. Both means, it was the cutest sight ever, however not a straightforward one to get an image of. Black cats and cameras simply don’t appear to get alongside.
It Should Really feel Tender And Fluffy
Watching Miki stroll on the snow-covered paths, and the benefit and gratefulness of every step he takes, it’s laborious to not surprise the way it should really feel to his paws. Strolling on snow in boots, particularly when it’s dry and recent, making the crunching and swishing tender sound, is among the finest emotions should you ask me. However our ft keep heat and comfy in socks. For Miki, I think about it’s a mix of dry chilly, perhaps some moist as nicely, with a fluffy and tender feeling. I suppose it might even be nice till it will get too chilly or his little paws get moist. Both means, as quickly as he got here again inside, he was vigilant in making himself look as stunning as he did earlier than setting foot outdoors.
Minnie Was Very Confused
This was Minnie’s first snow. As she remains to be little or no, she solely comes out with us for a couple of minutes at a time and never even on daily basis. That day, she might see it snowing however didn’t appear too eager about what was occurring outdoors. However after the stroll with Miki and the canines, I acquired her out for simply a few minutes so she might expertise it for the primary time. She is so small and fragile-looking, and it fascinates me how fierce and courageous she truly is. She took just a few steps and appeared very confused however decided for an entire minute. Then she walked again to the entrance door and jumped again inside. I prefer to assume it’s the chilly that she disliked, greater than the white fluff beneath her paws, however we’ll discover out in time.
And my newest addition, the little ginger kitten Nara, has not but had the prospect to discover the good outside, as she’s solely been with us for 2 weeks, so I nonetheless have her reactions to snow to look ahead to within the coming weeks and months. It’s a full home.
This text is part of Dr. Maja and Miki’s collection.
