Rusty Has A New Toy (video)

Rusty belongs to the “Exotic Shorthair” breed – “Exotic,” for short.  In “layman’s” terms, he’s also called a “short haired Persian”; however, the two breeds are recognized separately by the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA).

The breed is very laid-back; in other words, they are not usually active in general.  When thinking of the breed standard behavior, one could imagine a cat that just lays around, catching “40 winks” most of the day (and perhaps also night), and is very content.  The occasional petting session is a bonus.

Rusty, I believe, is an exception. He runs around a lot, and is always coming over to me wherever I am in the house, and asks for my attention.  I follow him and he usually takes me to where I can understand what he wants, looking back and talking to me, making sure I’m still following.  What a guy!

Toys are a mystery – to me – because it is difficult to find a toy that will create an interest so that he will actually attack and play with it.  I found a new one just recently that got him excited.  See video below:

The Blue Feather

 

Romeo has been surprising me lately – maybe I’ve said that before – but it’s true.  He seems to find ways to do that.  But, it doesn’t take much.

Today, he has attached himself to a blue feather that I pulled out from the toy drawer.  He never paid much attention to it previously.

He looks comfortable enough.  When doesn’t he?

 

 

Rusty Loves His PetZone Toy

 

Rusty is the only one of the three who really gets into this toy.  It’s almost like a “busy-box” for cats.

I kind of got carried away when video-taping this, because after viewing it, I realized it’s 3 minutes long!  I won’t feel sad if you don’t want to watch it for all that time, but I’m glad it happened.  I can’t seem to get enough of this special little guy!!

Here it is:

 

The Thing In A Bag, Starring Patches

I was rummaging through a drawer yesterday, and came across a toy that I had forgotten about.  It’s the infamous “Thing In A Bag.”

Patches seemed interested.  Take a look:

[Taken with my iPhone]

 

Rusty’s Adventures in Petzone Country

There are times when I take out the Petzone toy and Rusty will show no interest.  TODAY WAS DIFFERENT!!

Rusty’s getting interested in Petzone.

A little bite to get started.

Guess that bite didn’t taste too good.

I’m going to get you, mouse.

I’m going to get you, mouse, even if I have to climb in there.

Aww, couldn’t get that mouse.

I think I’ll try a different tactic. I’ll remain still and hope the mouse doesn’t see me.

Oh yeah – starting to get into it.

It worked! Hello, mouse.

Come here, mousey (tongue out).

Well, now we’re getting somewhere.

Darn it! That #$%&@ mouse got away again.

I give up. 😦

Give Them a New Toy and See What Happens

 

What is this strange thing? Do you think it’s safe?

It looks like Rusty is the brave one. He’s always the first to examine anything.

Romeo: “Well, Rusty, what’s your take on it?”

Rusty has to take another look before getting closer. He’s being careful.

Rusty: “It looks OK to me, but I think I’ll wait just a minute longer.”

In the end, none of them went in.  It seems they had a conference, and decided not to venture into the tunnel.  So, it’s on the floor in the patio, awaiting the first cat to play explorer.  Maybe it’s the color red that’s putting them off?  I move it around to try to get them interested, but nothing’s working.  Oh well.  On to the next “adventure.”

Pet Zone Addicts

Whenever I go into my closet, Romeo and Rusty think I’m getting a toy out for them.  Many times, their hopes are dashed!  This time, however, they were about to get something I hoped would draw their attention this time.

I’ve had the Pet Zone toy for years and every once in a while, I take it out, hoping that Romeo would find it interesting again.  Rusty never showed any interest whatsoever.  Countless times, Romeo would look at it, maybe stick a paw in the openings, try to move the mouse, but that would be the end of his attention.

Today was different – VERY DIFFERENT.  Rusty went viral with it!  Take a look:

Well, that was the first one.  He had to think about it I guess.  Here’s the next one:

Oh, sorry, wrong one.  Romeo is drifting off to sleep.  He’s not too interested right now.

Oh, now we’re getting somewhere!

Rusty is proving he can be proactive if he really sets his mind to it!

Oh good, Rusty, you almost have it.  Keep trying!

That mouse is within your sights.  Keep trying.

And in the meantime, Mom is going to express her surprise at this unexpected happening.  She never thought she would see so much action at the Pet Zone and happily so!.