It dawned on me the other day how much Jack, the temporary cat, looked like Boots, our cat of 10 years. Jack is black, and Boots is grey, but their markings are so similar it's eerie. Both are longhaired, about the same size, but that is where their sameness ends.
Jack, still a kitten, is a rambunctious indoor cat. Boots, is our outdoor cat. He comes in to eat. He used to love to nap all day in the house, but having Jack has changed that. Jack thinks of Boots as a playmate. Boots wants nothing to do with Jack.
I'm sure Boots is still trying to figure out why in the heck we've taken on this boarder. I hope he knows it's temporary, very temporary. Boots took well to our lab/chow, Dakota. They tolerate each other and are actually friends. Boots does not take to Jack at all. As a matter of fact if Jack is within two feet of Boots, Boots will hiss to let him know to stay away. Even with a window between them, Boots is usually upset at this kitten.
Don't worry Boots, Jack is still the temporary cat.
