Update on Eeny Meeny, Miney and Mo(mo)....

Momo took over ever room in the house. Shadow and Sassy, our two elderly female cats, didn't know quite what to make of this invader. She was not the least bit afraid of them. After all she's too cute not to love, so in her opinion, what did she have to fear.

Now, we had to begin thinking about getting the boys in so that we could tame them enough for their trip to the vet. We placed the pet carrier on the patio with a treat inside, but that didn't work for them.

Eeny Meeny had shown that he was a follower. Where ever Momo went, he was always two steps behind. So with Momo inside he was lost. Steve decided to attempt to open the family room sliding glass door and see if he would just come in on his own to find "his Momo". And he did just that.

As easily as Momo acclimated to being a domesticated inside cat (the sedation may have contributed to that), Eeny Meeny has struggled with this new arrangement. He's happy to be with Momo, but wishes that they were both outside. Remember he hasn't been "fixed" yet, so there may be wild urges that will hopefully disappear when he visits the vet on December 28th for a little "nip and tuck" procedure.

Miney has become more wild and has no desire to come inside. He shows up right on time for breakfast and dinner. And even enjoys a little playtime with the two-legged members of his rapidly depleting pride(if we don't get too close), but he will have no part of becoming an inside dweller. As the one remaining truly "wild child", he has even brought down a squirrel or two. Poor squirrels!

Watching these three little ferals has been a huge spiritual lesson in trust. Momo was always the most trusting. She seemed to understand that if these 2-legged cats provided her with food, water and shelter then we were worthy of her trust. She was the one who allowed us to touch her slightly while still outside without hissing. And she always returned for playtime with the fur-less members of the pride.Because of her ability to trust so well, she has received more attention in return. And with each passing day her trust increases.

Eeny Meeny wasn't as trusting when he was outside, but he knew that I was the provider of all things good. He followed me as I pulled weeds and would get pretty close if he had an escape route. Still his coming in had little to do with trusting us, it was all about his need to be with Momo. After three weeks of being inside, he still will not allow us to pet or pick him up, therefore he misses out on the affection that Momo gobbles up so readily. He is enjoying some of the rewards of being inside,food any time he wants and a climate controlled house, but missing out on so many others.

Then there is Miney,we finally got him in today with the age old "Hansel and Gretel trail". Only instead of breadcrumbs, it was cheddar cheese cubes. Once he realized that his escape route had been cut off he went berserk. He tried to climb the walls, literally and bounced off the window panes. We quickly realized that this was not going to work. He did not trust us one iota when he was "trapped" inside. Poor Miney! The temperature is 57 degrees and falling and he is outside, while his brother and sister are in a nice warm house, all because their level of trust is higher.

Next time I'll share what God has taught me about trusting him through watching Eeny Meeny, Miney and Momo......................Shalom, Bebe