Hedgehog Happenings

The only thoughts and things interesting enough to write about are animal-related.

Alfie popped over today, having a roam about my room and a nap on the windowsill. I like how he comes over to get some peace and quiet and to relax. Alfie is a lovely creature specifically but I generally enjoy the company of cats because there is no judgement and no expectation, and all they want is a sleep, some food and to be stroked. So simple and easy. So pleasant and delightful.




Also, there is a local hedgehog who I have only come across recently. I came home one night a few weeks ago to discover the hedgehog munching on some cat biscuits that were left outside, and then it ran away rather quickly! I saw the hedgehog again earlier today. I managed to take a picture and the hedgehog was acting strange as it was so still and staring in one spot for ages...Polly was prancing around in the background, the hedgehog didn't seem to mind.

Bedtime

Polly is delicate, ladylike and quite small. It adds to her preciousness and how delicate and small she is was magnified after Alfie had been here yesterday. I kept awaking last night every few hours for a few minutes, for unknown reasons, and I didn't mind as Polly was there, so peaceful, so asleep.





Alfie followed me in today. He sauntered around the house and then went upstairs. He slept on my bed and as I was sitting with him a thud of tiredness hit me and I fell asleep too.

I managed to take some pictures of Alfie before and after my nap. He looks so peaceful. :(

Alfet

Alfie is such good company. It is a warm feeling I get when I am walking up the street to find Alfie waiting for me. Today as I came home from work I discovered him sitting on my fence and then he followed me inside my house for some food, attention and a nap.

How big you are, I thought to myself, as he stretched out whilst he was sleeping. I was squished on the end of the settee as he took over half of it up.

Polly isn't very fond of Alfie. She ranges from reserved and awkward to vicious and angry when he is near. It might be something to do with fact he is in her house, but he is harmless. I recently found out Alfie is a M a i n e C o o n cat and according to Wikipedia they are colloquially known as "gentle giants" and that is so true with him.

He is handsome, quiet, patient and loving. He has smooth and thick fur, which smells like the outside air in a musty way, and one of my favourite things are his big and chunky paws. He likes attention and being fussed over.

Polly is slightly different. She is more independant and has my endless affections, love and guidance and so she never has to want for it. I don't mind though. Someone once said to me that cats need you more when they're older, and I think that's true, and so I am happy she is enjoying her youth sitting on sheds and running through bushes.

New Friend

I have made a new friend called Alfie. He strides upto me with an eagerness when I am leaving the house and lays on his back for me to tickle him and then when I return to the house he follows me upto my door and insists on coming inside and staying for tea (he eats Polly's biscuits). To get him to leave I have to give him more biscuits but he is very friendly nonetheless.