He really likes toys, especially stringy ones! He responds well to "NO" and learns quickly. He is very observant of the girls and each of their personalities. He makes a real effort to get along with everyone!
In the morning, Knightley is very snuggly. He will get as close to his victim (human or canine) as they will allow, sometimes using them as a pillow, and loudly purr as if in total and complete bliss!
Still a kitten, Knightley has spurts of devilish behavior. Sometimes it looks like he's.... well, on drugs. It's at those times when Catarina lets loose her wrath and both cats seem demonically possesed! Of course, it's all in fun and no one gets hurt.
Knightley was named after the charming character in the novel, Emma. Mr. Knightley is a handsome gentleman, with a good heart. The young Mr. Knightley is quite debonair himself. See the resemblance?
Nicknames
Fat Boy Slim
Handsome
sweet bug
Ka-nig-it
Favorite Activities
Sniffing catnip
Climbing on the Yo
Dipping his paw in the fish tank
Running in between your feet as you walk
Sampling all dairy products
Bird watching
Latest Notes: (2/28/01)
Well, at one year old, Knightley is quite a "Chubba" He loves food, and gives Pixie much competition in the begging arena. He is still such a LOVE and demands our attention most of the day. His favorite place to sprawl is anywhere cold, except in the morning, when he curls up on Daddy's chest (providing Catarina isn't there already!) He and Catarina are finally getting along beautifully !
SEE HOW HE'S GROWN
5/20/00: I have been brought to this new place where I'm gated & confined to one little room. But after witnessing the monsters on the other side of the gate, I'm happy to stay right here! All that barking and jumping looks dangerous!
5/22/00: I'm getting borred in this little room, and those monsters don't seem so scarey anymore. That white one with the big nose sure is nosey!" Ever heard of PERSONAL SPACE? I'm not here for your personal entertainment, you know! What do you think this is, a circus act?"
5/23/00: OK, eniugh of this prison - I'm breaking out! No one's looking and that white, whiney monkey-like dog with the big nose isn't around. I think I'll go explore! Catch ay later! ;)
5/27/00: This place is great! The gray dog is pretty nice, but why won't she play with me and why does she keep everyone else away? Who does she think she is, my mother? And is this white clutz ever gonna learn that I'm much faster and more agile than her? One day, she's really going to hurt herself trying to chase me!
6/1/00: I haven't written in a while; been real busy exploring and making friends. Boy, that Catarina was extremely resistant to my good looks & charm at first. She wanted nothing to do with me for quite some time! But after giving her some space, pretending I didn't care about her, she's come around. Can't be too rough with her, though. She'll make a good big sister for me. She's taught me some great boxing moves to use on Ashley. And boy, can she play soccer!
6/2/00: Yeah, I'm going to like it here. I'll keep a list of the things I'm learning for future reference:
1. If you don't run, the dog can't chase you.
2. If your locked in a cabinet, just knock something over, and everyone will come running to let you out.
3. Don't bother trying to get outside - it's NEVER going to happen.
4. Pixie's really sweet BUT a) try not to surprise her - she's a little phobic and b) don't go near her food.
5. Running over Mom's & Dad's faces at 2 a.m. is a good way to get thrown out of the bedroom.
That's all for now! I'm sure this list will grow!
