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Title: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: DaveD on October 24, 2015, 15:40:50 PM
When I first got Bramble as a kitten, I was told she got her name because of her prickly nature. She's never been aggressive (although she once bit my finger when she was licking meat juices off my hand after I'd been cutting up a joint!), but she still runs away when I walk towards her. She occasionally comes to me for attention, but only if she's got an escape route!
About half an hour ago, I looked away from my computer, and wondered where she was. It's been raining, so I had the back door shut with the cats inside. I could see Lily, but not Bramble, so I started to get up to check on her. As I did, I saw Bramble out of the corner of my eye. She'd been on the back of my chair all the time, and she's so settled she's still there as I type this.
This probably doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's taken 9 years to get to this stage, so I feel a great sense of achievement!
I couldn't reach my camera, so these were taken with a webcam, so the picture quality isn't great.
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/DaveD_05/MyCats/image18.png)
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/DaveD_05/MyCats/image19.png)
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/DaveD_05/MyCats/image22.png)
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Purdy Bear on October 24, 2015, 16:17:29 PM
Congratulations on Brambles progress.   :Luv:
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: DaveD on October 24, 2015, 16:25:52 PM
Thanks, I just hope it doesn't take another 9 years to get her to sit on my lap!  :rofl:

I tried not to move for a while, because I thought that might scare her off when I came back and walked towards her, but when I did she stayed put, much to my surprise. All she did was have a stretch and turn round.
I was able to get to my camera too!
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/DaveD_05/MyCats/DSCF4202.jpg)
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on October 26, 2015, 17:44:10 PM
Attagirl Bramble!  ;D
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: DaveD on March 20, 2016, 16:16:08 PM
Wonders never cease! Bramble has started sitting on my lap, though she's keeping her front paws on the arm of the chair, just in case she feels the need for a quick getaway!
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/DaveD_05/MyCats/WP_20160320_14_21_59_Pro_LI.jpg)
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on March 20, 2016, 17:26:53 PM
Wow, ensemble!!  Well done treasure.   :wow:  haven't you made your daddy proud.
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on March 20, 2016, 22:15:57 PM
Wayto go Bramble!  ;D
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on March 21, 2016, 21:57:24 PM
Congratulations Dave, 9 years and then cat - ipulation in a few months ;) ;D
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: DaveD on March 23, 2016, 13:10:16 PM
She's certainly making up for lost time - it's a bit of a nuisance sometimes, but I haven't the heart to push her away, even when she headbutts the hand I using the mouse with!
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: DaveD on December 11, 2016, 18:29:38 PM
This is now a regular occurrence, even when Clio is there, Bramble provides an extra headrest:
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/DaveD_05/MyCats/DSCF4489.jpg)

I thought Lily might start feeling left out, but apparently not:
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/DaveD_05/MyCats/DSCF4493.jpg)
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 11, 2016, 19:08:45 PM
ITS AMAZING WHEN THEY SUDDENLY TURN ROUND  ;D ;D

SASA NOW CAMPING IN FRONT ROOM AND ALLOWING ME TO WALK PAST AND HAVE FINALLY TODAY GOT THE PICS OF AND MISA SITTING TOGETHER INDOORS.....ONLY TAKEN 11 YEARS!

ON THE ATEAM THREAD  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on December 11, 2016, 22:02:03 PM
Lovely pics!  ;D
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: DaveD on December 11, 2016, 22:13:10 PM
It's not too difficult when they're sleeping!  ;D
I'd like to get some action shots, but Clio and Bramble don't do much, and Lily moves too fast most of the time.  ;D
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on December 13, 2016, 20:09:19 PM
I still think Lily looks like my Pippin/Pip/Pippa
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on December 13, 2016, 21:17:29 PM
Beautiful girl!  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: DaveD on December 13, 2016, 21:33:34 PM
At first glance, I wondered where the hell in my house this was!  :rofl:
I still think Lily looks like my Pippin/Pip/Pippa
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on December 14, 2016, 01:14:30 AM
She decided to try on the new snake tank for size :rofl:
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Judecat (Paula) on December 15, 2016, 05:27:04 AM
Twins, cruelly separated at birth :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: DaveD on May 08, 2017, 14:46:09 PM
A month or so ago, Bramble went AWOL for just over 24 hours, and was so nervous when she came back she hid in dark corners and would only come out for food and to use the litter tray. She's been getting braver gradually, and she's almost back to her old self. She even stayed put long enough for me to go and fetch my camera!

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r107/DaveD_05/MyCats/DSC00328.jpg)
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on May 08, 2017, 19:35:59 PM
That must've been so worrying Dave.  Very glad she made it safe home.  She's such a little beauty.    :)
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: DaveD on May 08, 2017, 21:45:45 PM
It was worrying, because it's so unlike her. She's stayed out overnight before, but always returned the next morning.
Title: Re: Bramble getting less prickly!
Post by: emmmy_lou on May 09, 2017, 11:45:19 AM
Aaw, bless her  :Luv: - maybe she got chased/ spooked by another cat/ animal?