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Topic: Franklin, my cat
Today I would like to make an introduction that is long overdue. This is Franklin, my cat. He's about 6 months old now, and he's been with me since about November. He's a marble tabby with a little bit of persian in him (hence the extra fluffy tail), and he's a rescue from the vets office.
Cute isn't he? He is getting bigger and ornerier the longer he lives here, and that's how it should be. According to the vet, he now weighs 6.8 pounds! He loves water, so giving him a bath is like playtime for him. He likes windowsills - and the house has big, wide ones. He talks - a lot! Meow this, meow that... he loves to play in the big old attic, climb the staircase, and seems to know exactly when my bare toes are going to hit the bedroom floor in the morning - then bites them.
Here are more photos of Franklin:
This is his cat tower that he often knocks over while being rambunctious. Luckily its in the yet to be completed dining room, so if he scratches the ugly floor it won't bother anything important.
Franklin travels with me wherever I go, and sets up his home there. Here he is playing in my parents' bathtub, just like he does at home.
Ever the fan of warm windowseats, here is Franklin on an improvised one composed of a chair cushion and electric fireplace.
This is my mother and Franklin on Christmas Eve. He's settled right in to be spoiled as a member of the family. The only slightly disturbing thing is when my mom refers to him as her grandson. Hmmm....
Did I mention that he also plays in the sink? I've actually found him sleeping in it on occasion.
Of course he's doubly cute when he's sleeping. Here he is on my parents' bed.
And here he is on my bed - thwarting my attempts to actually make it.
And thwarting my attempts to pack my suitcase....
All in all though, he is a pretty sweet little cat. If you don't believe me, just ask his grandma...
Here they are traveling to Rio Mall in Rio, WV. Franklin has a cat crate, but he rides really well and likes to look out the windows so he doesn't sit in it much. He plays in it a lot whether its in the car or the house, so it never gets much rest. On most trips he is happy laying in the back window watching the cars pass.
I'll post more pictures and info about Franklin, the house, and everything else in a new post. Until next time!
