Empty, or nearly-empty, laundry baskets were a favorite place of his. When he was in them, I'd pick them up and give him a ride all throughout the apartment. He seemed to get a kick out of seeing things from a few feet up.
This photo was taken over nine years ago and probably closer to ten years ago. They were taken with a 35mm and, when I had them developed, the camera store offered the option of also putting them on a CD.
I liked that camera store. Besides the owner being friendly and knowledgeable, the store had a cat-in-residence, which liked to lie on top of the display cases. Because that ensured lots of attention was garnered.
A few months later, the camera store went out of business, leaving only drug stores and Walmart as photofinishers in that area. I've had bad luck with both in the past. It seemed to be the right time to start moving to digital and I did.
Dora is my basket kitty, and any baskets are always a good distraction for her. I discovered years ago a basket is also a great way to rescue a cat from a tree, or even a high shelf.
ReplyDeleteWhen reaching up to rescue a scared cat, you'll only come away with scratches. But give them a place to step into, and they'll trust you to lower it safely.