Pet Fun

Our pets generally get along well. We have 3 cats and a dog and they play fairly well with each other with one exception. Goose. Goose likes to pretend that Petey is trying to kill him anytime Petey even steps anywhere near him. Petey, of course, thinks Goose is playing and rushes around him trying to egg him on. This usually lands Petey with a bloody nose but ya know, he doesn't really care.

The two of them had a hilarious battle going the other day with Goose up on top of the hot tub and Petey running around and threatening to "get him". Goose was all dramatic up on his hind legs swiping and hissing at Petey who was just loving the game. I wish I had videoed it!

The other 2 cats LOVE Petey and play with him, sleep with him, steal blankets and toys from him, etc. However, there is one thing stronger than Goose's fear of Petey. Peer pressure. If the other 2 cats are doing something then he knows he has to do it or else he'll be kicked out of the kitty community club or something. In that spirit, I was able to capture this photo the other day, one which I will probably never get again.



That's Goose in the back right behind Petey ALMOST touching him. Apparently the combination of peer pressure and warmth from the fireplace overcame Goose's extreme drama laden antics when it comes to Petey.