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The Best of Friends, The Worst of Friends

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Home Stager with EXIT STAGE RIGHT

The Best of Friends, the Worst of Friends

Digby the Ducktoller Diving and Ginger the Cat

Please let me introduce you to my cat and my dog.  I know, they match.  Believe me, that was an accident.  Even though I'm a designer, I really wasn't trying to play matchy-poo with my animals.

We first found Ginger when he showed up in our garage, sleeping in a discarded baby seat.  My daughter, Dominique, at that time was 2 years old.  Ginger wasn't neutered, and was obviously galavanting the neighbourhood, looking for young, delightful felines.  We checked with the SPCA, but no one was looking for this lovely Maine Coon cat.  We ended up adopting Ginger, or should I say, he adopted us!

I know, Ginger is a girl's name, but his colouring is ginger, and we never in a million years thought he'd spend the rest of his life with us!  So the name kind of stuck!  We took Ginger to the vet, and after doing the right thing, and neutering him, he was all ours.  The vet estimated his age to be 1 to 2 years old, the same age as Dominique.  My daughter is now almost 16 years old, hence Ginger is now a senior citizen.

I'm really more of a dog person, although, after owning Ginger, I have a huge respect for cats, and love them dearly.  We wanted a dog, and ended up with Digby the Ducktoller.  As a puppy, all Digby wanted to do was play with his new found friend, Ginger the cat.  However, Ginger would have absolutely nothing to do with this.  He would stalk past Digby, and send one strong message, with the swat of a paw to Digby's face.  Ginger was, and would remain in charge of this household, thank you very much! 

The two seem to have worked things out, and mellowed with age.  I couldn't resist taking these photos of Ginger and Digby.  It pretty much sums up their relationship.  I hope you enjoy a story in pictures.

Digby the Ducktoller Diving and Ginger the Cat

Digby is asleep, and doesn't realize that Ginger actually has put his tail on Digby's snout!

Digby the Ducktoller Diving and Ginger the Cat

Uh oh...  Digby just woke up and realized that Ginger was too close for comfort - remember, he's been on the receiving end of a paw whack to the snout on more than one occasion.  He's freezing and looking very nervous....

Digby the Ducktoller Diving and Ginger the Cat

Ok, now Digby's thinking that if he just turns his back on Ginger, Ginger will maybe leave him alone and disappear - a dog can only hope...

Digby the Ducktoller Diving and Ginger the Cat

Oh, puleeese....  Ginger picks himself up and repositions himself in the corner of the living room - enough already!

 

Comments (18)

Robin Dampier REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker King - Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville & Western NC Real Estate Source

Animals are amazing and I think we human animals way under estimate them!  I'm sure Ginger and Digby would miss each other.

Here's a very special video for animal lovers, especially the canine type.  I found it awesome that this could be accomplished and the dog seems sooooooo happy to be performing.

Sue of Robin and Sue

 

Sep 01, 2010 06:28 PM
Kathy Schowe
California Lifestyle Realty - La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California 760-333-8886

I have 2 cats that perform this same dance at least once a week-- a girl, Malibu, who doesn't want the boy, Franky, to invade her territory... sleeping or not!

Sep 01, 2010 06:30 PM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

You have to love them.  They do learn to coexist.  I have had dogs most of my life, but my son needed me to take temporary custody of his two cats a number a years ago.  I then had two dogs and two cats in the house.  Ultimately they had an uneasy truce.  In the end, I actually fell madly in love with one of the cats, Felix and he was my soul cat for the rest of his life.  I miss him to this day.

Sep 01, 2010 06:34 PM
Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

I have cats and dogs and they do get along although they would prefer I did not tell.

Sep 01, 2010 06:34 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Sue - Oh my goodness, I can't stop laughing!  I've never seen a dog do the merengue!  She was wagging her tail the whole time, and seemed to have a smile on her face - what strong hind legs!  Thanks so much for sharing this hilarious video!

Sep 01, 2010 06:38 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Kathy - I love Siamese cats - I honestly think they are human - they are so smart.  You sure must have your hands full with them - They are adorable.

Sep 01, 2010 06:40 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Geri - Cats are funny creatures, aren't they?  They sure know how to win your respect and win you over.  I absolutely love Ginger - that cat has attitude - you've got to respect that!  An "uneasy truce" - doesn't that say it all! 

Sep 01, 2010 06:42 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Mark/Tim - I know, the cat and dog like it to be their little secret that they really do like each other - too funny.

Sep 01, 2010 06:45 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Poor Digby needs to realize he has a definite size advantage. Loved the photos, and can tell that these guys really bring a lot of love and personality to the house.

Sep 01, 2010 06:45 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

John - I know, Digby hasn't quite figured out that he really could best Ginger if he really wanted too.  They do bring a lot of love and constant amusement. 

Sep 01, 2010 06:50 PM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

They act like a married couple!!  :-)  Love the "ginger" color !! 

Sep 01, 2010 08:14 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

My favorite part about this post is how you wrote the "dialogue" for Digby and Ginger..........I'm sure you know exactly what is going on in their heads...........excellent Sally, enjoyed the post.

Sep 02, 2010 12:29 AM
Christine Pappas - REALTOR®
eXp Realty - Willoughby, OH
When You’re Ready To Move, I’m Ready To Help

Oh just too funny! You could have been talking about my dog and cats.  I too am more of a dog lover and have inherited on cat and adopted the other after finding him on the street.  But, this scenario is typical in my house too.

 

Put a smile on my face!  Thank you!

Sep 02, 2010 01:11 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Carla - Too funny - they do, don't they?

Roger - Oh yes, living with them for so long, we do communicate very well!  You should have heard the great joke Digby told me the other day - still, it may lose something if I translate it into human...  :-)

Christine - Remember, who adopted who?  Your cat obviously chose you!  Hey, I'd love to read a post about your animals sometime soon...?

Valerie - Ha!  I love the names:  Tulipe, Mr. Charles and Hoover.  Wonderful.  Was Mr. Charles agreeable in letting Tulipe be his friend?  At least Hoover now has a buddy, with the passing of poor Mr. Charles.  Thanks for the giggle.

Sep 02, 2010 02:32 AM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Sally, lovely couple;-) My cat matches to my sofa ;-)

cat

Sep 02, 2010 05:12 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Anna - Aaaaah, what a cute kitty - he's the same colour as Digby & Ginger!  Thanks for posting his picture!

Sep 02, 2010 05:15 PM
Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

They not only match-they match your home and your rug!!! Love it!!!

Sep 02, 2010 06:23 PM