Small Cats
Group Photos
Egbert and Henry share the bed.
Egbert would share anything with the other cats in the household. He was top cat because it was a law of nature and he knew it. The one special place was the bed. If a cat accepted Egbert as supreme being in the house then he could go on the bed. Henry was a polite cat and acknowledged Egbert's position. Wicket was Egbert's best friend and was allowed on the bed. Patches kept trying to be in charge and was not allowed on the bed. Egbert would patrol the border and prevent Patches from getting up.
Egbert and Henry enjoy their dinner. If there was food involved, Henry would change from an old slow cat to an active cat trying to help himself to an Italian beef sandwich right from the bag.
Egbert knew that he could not play rough so he would walk behind Henry gently tapping him on the rump.
After Henry died, Wicket was a gift a two weeks later. Egbert wasn't quite sure what to do with such a small fellow and found the best way to handle an overexcited Wicket was to lay on top of him. This would leave two little paws sticking out from under Egbert's chin. Wicket became a friend that Egbert could run and wrestle with.
Wicket and Egbert became the best of friends. They would play king of the hill on the foot stool and practice pouncing. It would take Wicket a minute or two before he was ready to pounce but Egbert could pounce on Wicket instantly. After a hard day of playing together they would spend time grooming each other.
Egbert was Wicket's protector. Pugsley cat had to be brought over while moving to a new apartment. He sat on the washer and meowed at Wicket scaring him from the kitty litter. Egbert went in, sat down, and meowed right back. Probably lecturing him on how guests should have better manners than to scare little kittens.
Little Wicket doesn't know what is going on but Egbert is feeling sad because he knows these clothes are being packed for a trip. If he can't go he'll make sure everything is furry.