Year of the Scout!

 

It’s the Year of the Scout!

Yes, the year that this dog lover discovered there was still enough love left over in his heart to include at least one cat – Scout!

Adopted as a kitten of about eight weeks, Scout came to us after his own WILD adventure!  He took a ride under his caretaker's car and ended up a few miles away at the local college's parking lot!  How he wasn’t damaged in transit, I have no idea!

I am not a cat person, but I quickly discovered I am a cat person.  This active, playful kitten became our first pet who was more attached to me than Alison (who is the ultimate animal magnet, almost like a Disney Princess).  He spends most of his day where I am at.  He loves to sit on my lap, and we have playtime every evening.  The miracle for me is I no longer do my nighttime snacking – instead, I get exercise with Scout!  It’s part of why my health improved this year.

He is now considerably bigger.  He has outgrown Pixie, our 13+ year-old chihuahua mix. At seven months, he may still get bigger.  He can parkour all around the house, jumping from chair to cat tree.  From table to countertop.

The year was pretty good for my family.  I know it was less so for the country and world at large.

My spirits are often down, but it is amazing how much playful, loving Scout can lift me up!

Scout sleeping beside me.

Scout in my work bag.  I think he wants to come to work with me.

Scout and I watching Cat TV.

Scout waiting for me to come back home.

Sccout in his cat tree.