Usurper - one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the position of another. Yep that about sums up the stand-off underway here in the homestead between our two tabby kitties. Maybe it's just too much estrogen trying to share the litterbox. Who knows? Put simply - they do NOT like each other.
Is that a face or what? I can't quite figure out if she's roaring, yawning, or laughing. Probably the latter given the circumstances.
To truly understand the whole drama between our two cats and perhaps the meaning behind these two photos, I have to go back to the very beginning of their lives within our household.
Howler, a sweet little girl, appeared on our front porch about four years ago. She was a tiny tabby--probably only four or five months old. Her caterwauling out on the front porch that first night is what earned her the name "Howler." She's been Momma to two babies--the older one, Ruckus, moved to California with our oldest daughter Meghan. Her favored human pet is my husband and she slept on our bed, content and comfy until . . .
Tabby #2 came along. This ring-tailed kitty came to us last fall as full-grown and totally affectionate. Daughter Brinna named her Racoon-Tail for her distinctive tail. She's bigger than Howler and that may be part of the problem. However, she has become the usurper. Howler hides under bedroom dressers and chairs; seeking sanctuary in the adjoining forest whenever she gets a chance. It only takes a look from Racoon and Howler is hissing, spitting, and the cat fight is on!
Last night the girls found themselves sharing our bedroom. I awoke to find Racoon-Tail nestled into our wooly blanket at the foot of the bed. Look where Howler spent her night.
Now we know for sure what that crazy laugh is all about! Onery little girl causin' trouble. If I take it to heart, I could learn something as well. Let's see, #1: Don't antagonize others. #2: Share the space. #3: Work out your differences!
Somehow, I don't think they're going to listen to my advice. Howler? Racoon-tail? Hello?
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