Calvin's Story

Calvin is 10 years old now.  Hard to believe we've been together for 9 years. 

He is Mister Smarty Britches, The Big Brother and the Food Hoover. Some of his nicknames are Little Man, Charlie Brown (because he has a round head) and Catticus Bratticus (because he's a spoiled brat). Like most pets, he has numerous nicknames: Puddin' Tat, Lard Butt, Pest...

He loves to lick Mommy's face. I call it kitty dermabrasion - cute but scratchy.  I just wish he wouldn't do it at 5 a.m.!!  He will do tricks for treats.  He knows sit, shake, high-five, sit-up and a couple of others. If I'm ignoring him, he will be naughty to get my attention.  He is too smart for my own good!

Calvin has a very loud purr.  He uses that purr and his cute lovey-face to wrap me around his little paw.  He can be quite the snuggler.

 

I got Calvin because his previous owner couldn't handle him.  Calvin gets bored and he can be destructive without something to entertain him.  His previous owner left him home - with his brother - for 10 or more hours a day, and wouldn't play with him when she and her boyfriend got home. Calvin's brother Hobbes was a sleeper; not interested in keeping Calvin entertained all day. So Calvin would do what he could to get attention.  His owner's boyfriend would get angry at Calvin and his dog would get into the act.  Calvin would defend himself by scratching the boyfriend. Calvin still doesn't like men and dogs.  I can't blame him.

Calvin still needs to keep his brain busy.  He has two siblings to play with but still needs extra attention.  Reading is good, but I'm concerned about his choice of books....Calvin also gets supervised outside time to keep him entertained.  He thinks he is a great tree climber and hunter.  I don't tell him any different, it would break his heart.

 

Calvin enjoys lots of  toys and games.  The trick training is good but isn't enough.  He loves to chase string - that's his favorite. Playing and hiding in boxes and cabinets is great fun.  Can you tell he likes boxes?

 

 

Eating is another of Calvin's favorite hobbies. He's never met a tuna he didn't like.  Ice cream and yogurt are also favorite noms. Don't worry, these are special occasional treats. However, when his Grandma is around, it is hard to keep his kittenish figure.

So that is pretty much Calvin's story.  I think he is happy with me and, because of my brother, he's learning to like men.