Saturday, November 17, 2012

Longest TimeOut Ever!

That's what my granddaughter Hope called it when Siren and Isadora were restricted to "their room".

Whenever there are a lot of people in the house or if the doors are opened and closed often it's safer for the cats to be contained. Siren is anxious about everything and Isadora brings a whole new meaning to curiosity.

During Hurricane Sandy they spent more time in there than usual since it was dark and there were generator cords everywhere.

Hope was concerned. They would paw at the door and cry to her. She sang to them and told them stories.

She would mumble as I passed - "this is the longest timeout ever!"







The screen door was originally installed when Siren came to us with all his wild aggressive behavior. It's a great way to keep animals restricted to an area while allowing them to feel part of the scene.

25 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Glad to hear your kitties were safe behind the screen door. Your granddaughter is a real cutie! Have a happy weekend!

Snap said...

What a cutie your granddaughter is! Good way to keep the kitties safe. Happy Critter Day!

Misty DawnS said...

Awwwww she is so very precious! Longest time out ever... how adorable!

Anonymous said...

She is so cute and compassionate!

TexWisGirl said...

this was so cute! what a sweetie she is!

DeniseinVA said...

Hope is a precious little girl, so adorable! Lovely photos!

~JarieLyn~ said...

This is a happy post and it made me happy to read it.

Hilary said...

What a sweetness Hope is. Imagine singing to the kitties in there perceived time out. Angel face!

I like the idea of a screen door to keep the cats out of harm's way but not overly isolated. I may have to remember that!

jaycoles@gmail.com said...

Lovely post. Great idea for the kitties and wonderful, compassionate Hope. Love to you all.

Sylvia K said...

Miss Hope gets more adorable by the day!! She does take care of the kitties doesn't she!! Love your shots for the day, as always!! Hugs to Hope and to you and the kitties as well, from Sam Schnauzer and me!!

Rambling Woods said...

Oh love Hope...she is beautiful and so smart..Yes we all have a time-out room for our cats..but when we use it is for time out.. One cat Elliott has a breakdown when anyone comes over, any strange noise, thunder, ..you get the idea..

Unknown said...

'The longest time out' that is just too cute. That screen door is a great idea.

Gail Dixon said...

Awww, she thought they were in time out. So cute! She is a precious girl.

magiceye said...

Love the concern Hope shows....

eViL pOp TaRt said...

She is so cute!

Cherie said...

I still think that installing that screen door was ingenious!

LindyLouMac said...

What a clever idea, installing the screen door. I was delighted to discover this am that you are now following my photography blog, thanks so much. :)

Kay L. Davies said...

How wonderful of Hope to worry about the cats and sing to them. A fabulous post for Camera Critters!
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Daryl said...

while Rose was still with us i often wished for a screen door ... we thought - WRONG - that Jack was the bad cat peeing on the pillows .. now we know it wasn't and the door to the bedroom can stay open .. should the need ever arise again I will be in touch

My name is Riet said...

What a beautiful little granddaughter you have and so sweet she tries to comfort the kitties.Wonderful.

Marg said...

Oh that is too cute. I just love it when little children get concerned about animals. She is one cute child too. Good for her to worry about the cats. Take care.

EG CameraGirl said...

What a nice kid Hope is to be so concerned about Siren and Isadora to sing and talk to them.

TexWisGirl said...

came back to say congrats on your POTW!!! :)

Laura said...

the cutest story ever!!!! congrats on POTW!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Your kitties made a real sacrifice during that storm! They probably don't even realize how lucky they were that you took such good care of them.