Rufus the Red is the most friendly, busy, and playful cat we’ve ever adopted…
Fortunately, he must know that Santa is keeping a list, because he’s shown no interest in those shiny little Christmas ornaments.
And how are he and Mickey Mouser getting along?
You might remember that Mickey Mouser became an only cat when Tommie died last Spring. Mickey is a very shy formerly feral and seemed in need of feline companionship. So, we began searching for a calm, laid back, easy going male.
Rufus seemed perfect.
Due to his time on the streets, he was medicated for several rounds of parasites. When he finally recovered, we found out that we didn’t have a Cowardly Lion sort of cat; we had brought home Winnie the Pooh’s Tigger!
There ensued weeks of hissing (Mickey), wrestling, chasing, pouncing (Rufus), and some bad language (humans).
Here’s the happy ending to our story.
I hope you all have a cat or dog to cuddle this Holiday Season! If not, please visit PAWS or your own local shelter.
That is most wonderful and we will do a quiet happy dance so we won’t wake them.
It looks and sounds like both Rufus and Mickey have been very good boys. Santa Claws is making a stop at your house, for sure! 🙂
Awww! They got there in the end! Love that last picture! Merry Christmas to you, Maggie xoxox
Aw, we’re so glad they’re getting along. 🙂 Meowy Christmas!
Merry Merry Christmas!
From all of us at ManxMnews
Annabelle, Boo, Ping, & Mr Jinx (Mom Debra)
This brought tears to my eyes…the sequence of photos is just adorable. I am sooo happy that all ended up well!!! That snuggling photo is the best gift of all. May you have a joyous and blessed Christmas! xoxo
We are so pleased that Rufus and Mickey are getting on better and snuggle up and snooze now.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
WONDERFUL Christmas Story!
Love a Happy Ending!
Great photos as always, great Kitties!
Merry Christmas M, R, MM & R!
Love, S, S & C
Gorgeous photos as usual!!! What a wonderful close to a tough year, dear Maggie. I’m so happy for you and your family!
Love,
Marianna
What a wonderful story! I’m so happy Mickey Mouser and Rufus have become such good brofurs! The picture of big bitey is funny, though 🙂
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday weekend!!
We awe so glad things worked out. Merry Christmas.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
We love the Happy Ending. So glad to see they discovered they liked each other.
Awwww! That last photo melted my heart. I hope that you have a very merry Christmas! ♥
I love happy endings! Merry Merry Christmas from La Condo Keisha to your abode.
Glad there is a happy ending. Merry Christmas from our house to yours, Thank you so much for your kind words about our Georgie.
We are so happy for your happy ending! What darling photos! Wishing you all and all the PAWS kitties Happy Holidays and a Meowy Catmas!
Big aw and love takes time. So, so happy to see the boys bonding. Merry merry to one and all.
Glad to see they are getting along now! 🙂
That is a fine ending. And Rufus does look like our Toby’s twin. Nothing quite like an orange.
OH they have been SUCH good boys! And handsome too.