Honestly, it’s been a rollercoaster, but the cage has been my wisest decision! I’ve talked so much about the domestic cat but haven’t mentioned the British Shorthair yet. As I mentioned earlier, I was worried the domestic cat would feel lonely, so I bought it a companion—the British Shorthair Blue and White. At first, the British Shorthair had ringworm, so I left it at the pet store for three weeks before bringing it home, as many warned me about the risk of infection. I finally brought it home a week ago.
The moment I saw it, I knew the domestic cat was about to lose its top spot in my heart… The difference in their looks and temperament was striking. I didn’t want to play favorites, but it’s hard not to when the British Shorthair is not only stunningly beautiful but also calm, well-behaved, and quiet—just a graceful little princess. Now, when I come home from work, I let them out of the cage. The domestic cat is like a wild child, running crazily around the living room, while the British Shorthair sits quietly like a princess, watching the domestic cat’s antics. When I open the cage door, the domestic cat bolts out immediately, but the British Shorthair stays by its bed, looking down at the domestic cat’s antics. It even waits for me to carry it out—it won’t leave the cage on its own.
Another plus is that the British Shorthair doesn’t have the same issue with uncontrollable bathroom habits as the domestic cat. So far, it hasn’t had any accidents. My ultimate goal is for them to treat the cage as their bathroom, dining area, and dormitory—somewhere they can go back to eat, drink, and rest on their own without me needing to close the door. But for now, that’s impossible, especially since the domestic cat won’t willingly go back to the cage to do its business. Maybe when they’re older, things will change.
I have to admit, having a companion has made the domestic cat much quieter. Before, when I went to my room to sleep, it would meow for a long time before settling down. Now, it doesn’t make a sound after I go to bed. It either competes with the British Shorthair for the bed (there’s only one for now) or tries to play with it before falling asleep. How do I know what they’re doing in the living room? I bought a WiFi camera and placed it near the cage, so I can check on them anytime from my phone or computer, whether I’m in bed or at work. It’s quite entertaining to watch them, though most of the time, they’re just sleeping…
That’s all for now. I haven’t had them for long, so there aren’t many stories to tell. Plus, I have to wake up early for work tomorrow. Oh, and I haven’t shared any photos yet, but I finally took some time to snap a few pictures of them the other day. You’ll probably notice that I’m clearly biased…
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