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The Secret Life of Cats and Dogs

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

The Secret Life of Cats and Dogs

It was hot, it was humid, it was going to thunderstorm later.  On our afternoon walk, Rocky (foreground, left) quickly left the sidewalk and approached the fence, then sat down ... to watch ... or was there more to this fence sitting than meets the eye.

The Secret Life of Cats and Dogs

They didn't have much to say to each other, no barking, no hissing.  They just sat there staring at each other through the fence rails.  There was an occasional swish of the cat's tail and Rocky wagged his from time-to-time.  It was a stalemate.  Each psyching each other out.  Who would flinch first.

In the end, I flinched.  I'd had enough staring back and forth.  It was hot, humind, and I got my picture.  I yanked the leash and reluctantly Rocky came along.  I'm sure we'll visit this location again if nothing else just to see if the cat has come back.  Rocky is like that you know ... he remembers things.  I'm sure he'll dream a great dream about cats later tonight.

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Comments(10)

Kathy Denworth
BHHS Keys Real Estate - Islamorada, FL
Realtor in the Florida Keys, Islamorada, Key Largo

Stephen, I am cat sitting for a friend who is on vacation. Miss Callie and Tanner keep having stare downs, then hissing. It is only the second day. I hope we can all be friends soon.

Jun 11, 2011 02:25 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Great picture, Stephen.  They don't seem to be adversaries in the photo, do they?  Too funny.

Jun 11, 2011 02:40 AM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

Stephen,

Wow, this is beautiful. Very well written, very entertaining. And an excellent picture.

Jun 11, 2011 02:46 AM
Robin Dampier REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker King - Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville & Western NC Real Estate Source

I love the picture.  A peaceful stand off.

Sue of Robin and Sue

Jun 11, 2011 02:53 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

The perfect amount of space to allow sizing up without a confrontation.  We need more of that in most of our lives.

Jun 11, 2011 03:07 AM
Ted Tyrrell
RE/MAXCamosun (Chatterton) - Victoria, BC
Selling Homes in Beautiful Victoria

Stephen, my dog, Tessa, is just like Rocky. She'll sit and stare at a cat. But when we come back to that spot tomorrow or the next day, she'll look over very intently expecting the cat to still be there.

Jun 11, 2011 01:38 PM
Kathy Burke
Sensational Home Staging~~Danville, CA - Danville, CA
S.F. East Bay Home Staging

A quite standoff!!!  My dog really enjoys cats....more than I do I might add!

Jun 11, 2011 03:24 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Stephen that is pretty funny! I wonder what is going on in their little heads:)

Jun 14, 2011 12:59 AM
Stephen Howell
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Annapolis, MD
Annapolis MD Homes For Sale 443-994-8043

Update ... Rocky continues to stop at that very spot on our walks.  I know he expects to see the cat there each time.  The potential reward for finding the cat again is almost too much for him!!!

Jun 23, 2011 12:40 PM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Stephen, I LOVE it...from my Rocky to your Rocky, have a great evening!

rocky business card

Jun 23, 2011 01:38 PM