tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post4949641533555305033..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: CALLIE IS NOT HANDLING THISArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-34057106442968709692021-01-19T12:02:17.176-06:002021-01-19T12:02:17.176-06:00Dear Patti, I haven't noticed the three cats w...Dear Patti, I haven't noticed the three cats with whom I live acting any differently, but then they are solitary creatures who nap most of the day and look to me for food and a lap/chest on which to lie. And I am lying down a lot because the turmoil--insurrection-quagmire--debacle--whatever anyone wants to call it has surely affected my sense of what President let lose when he encouraged hatred, racism, and xenophobia. So it's myself and not the cats who are acting differently, but I suspect that Callie has truly picked upon our own un-ease. Take care of both of you. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-80258080102570701112021-01-18T08:36:21.758-06:002021-01-18T08:36:21.758-06:00Haddock,
Thank you for stopping by and commenting ...Haddock,<br />Thank you for stopping by and commenting and yes, I think you are so right. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-1255780895416656222021-01-18T08:35:30.278-06:002021-01-18T08:35:30.278-06:00Kay,
With all the turmoil today, we can't help...Kay,<br />With all the turmoil today, we can't help but have unusual interactions with those who share our forced smaller space. Pretty sure Callie has been picking up on my stress.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-79952212886744459902021-01-17T06:42:54.803-06:002021-01-17T06:42:54.803-06:00Pets too have their moments of insecurity. Pets too have their moments of insecurity. Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-27660685908544813492021-01-17T01:48:56.456-06:002021-01-17T01:48:56.456-06:00We don’t have any pets, BUT I do notice Art and I ...We don’t have any pets, BUT I do notice Art and I occasionally getting more irritated with each other or sometimes blowing up quietly. It’s all fine. We deal with it. But it does happen and we have to watch and guard against it. I think you’re right that Callie might be feeling your agitation. It’s a scary time right now.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-70222562522586809752021-01-16T08:19:40.314-06:002021-01-16T08:19:40.314-06:00Bohemian,
Yes they are and since I am theoreticall...Bohemian,<br />Yes they are and since I am theoretically her pack leader, she followed my lead. She sensed what I never said out loud. Amazing connection we sometimes forget is there.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-12896402502190501212021-01-16T08:14:59.268-06:002021-01-16T08:14:59.268-06:00Mage,
She is back to normal now and I am so gratef...Mage,<br />She is back to normal now and I am so grateful. Thanks for asking. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-63858199324384478032021-01-16T08:14:13.023-06:002021-01-16T08:14:13.023-06:00Joey,
We both relaxed and it has worked wonders. Y...Joey,<br />We both relaxed and it has worked wonders. Yes it is a strange time.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-61629288336172764842021-01-16T08:13:18.467-06:002021-01-16T08:13:18.467-06:00Susan,
I'm sure you are right. I started fakin...Susan,<br />I'm sure you are right. I started faking it that I was just fine and she perked right up. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-42643338394110841622021-01-15T04:54:22.782-06:002021-01-15T04:54:22.782-06:00Dogs are Pack Animals and are keen at sensing the ...Dogs are Pack Animals and are keen at sensing the Mood of their Pack... I suspect so much is abnormal now compared to how it used to be that it's sensed by our Animal Kingdom Friends and how they convey their concerns or dismay are something we can pick up on in that unspoken language between Species. You've got each other and that is worth 1,000++++++++ Words in any Language.Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-80015599031104664122021-01-14T14:43:10.246-06:002021-01-14T14:43:10.246-06:00It's the 14th now, and how is she?It's the 14th now, and how is she?Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-7699754129506005692021-01-13T17:22:02.806-06:002021-01-13T17:22:02.806-06:00Having never owned a dog I wouldn't really kno...Having never owned a dog I wouldn't really know. I hope you are both okay and that she starts to relax again. This is a strange time for all us, including our pets. LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-77279141033051790082021-01-13T13:30:38.391-06:002021-01-13T13:30:38.391-06:00Maybe your initial response? gave her a scare abou...Maybe your initial response? gave her a scare about your well-being? Lots of loving probably is the best way forward until she is sure you are ok. Who knows what goes on in their heads!💖Susan Zarzyckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288882192508352720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-26961355074996786172021-01-12T16:25:22.446-06:002021-01-12T16:25:22.446-06:00Joared,
I am sure it was subconsciously the vibes ...Joared,<br />I am sure it was subconsciously the vibes I was giving off that she sensed. I feel badly for causing her anxiety but she seems fine today. I made a concentrated effort to act cheerful. She believes me.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-29448736759959767042021-01-12T16:22:55.837-06:002021-01-12T16:22:55.837-06:00Ginnie,
That is one reason they make great service...Ginnie,<br />That is one reason they make great service animals. I am sure that was her problem and I have worked on a cheerful attitude since and it seem to be working. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-71766247425957988022021-01-12T16:21:32.089-06:002021-01-12T16:21:32.089-06:00Inger,
I know how you feel about causing Faith to ...Inger,<br />I know how you feel about causing Faith to be concerned. I hate doing it to Callie and think I have finally convinced her that I am all right. She has quit clinging. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-89388671987522831032021-01-12T16:19:54.072-06:002021-01-12T16:19:54.072-06:00River,
I am sure now that she picked up on my stre...River,<br />I am sure now that she picked up on my stress. I have made a conscious effort to speak to her in a higher pitched voice with a smile it and it seemed to work. A little baby talk for her seems to have made her feel all is right again. She is almost ignoring me now.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-39285036012295706032021-01-12T16:09:23.311-06:002021-01-12T16:09:23.311-06:00Since I live alone, have no pets, and family conta...Since I live alone, have no pets, and family contact is only virtual across the country I don't have a situation where I have noticed any behavioral changes in others or myself since Jan. 6th. That is strange about about your Callie. You may have unconscious vibes of which you are unaware, or the idea she senses your anxiousness about her and it's a feedback cycle between the two of you.Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-90220860881793101172021-01-12T10:59:46.220-06:002021-01-12T10:59:46.220-06:00I do not have a pet but I would bet she is reactin...I do not have a pet but I would bet she is reacting to vibes that you don't even think you have. All 3 of my children have dogs and they've all told me how sensitive their dogs are to any thing that they see as a change in their owners. Last Wednesday was such a horrendous insurrection and I don't see how you could not be affected by it. Goldendaze-Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823572794470671309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-30046879554669425362021-01-12T10:04:15.196-06:002021-01-12T10:04:15.196-06:00Mine have been busy protecting me from a new coyot...Mine have been busy protecting me from a new coyote pack that showed up this morning. Living with a person with the emotional ups and downs of type 1 diabetes, they are used to my upsets. Which Samson takes calmly but always upset Faith. Much to my constant regrets.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-53397037197720893542021-01-11T23:25:57.770-06:002021-01-11T23:25:57.770-06:00And a lot of upset, stressed people's voices t...And a lot of upset, stressed people's voices telling us what happened when all the reporters came on, even. We don't think a bout them watching or listening to TV but Annie sat on the arm of my chair and actually stared at the screen off and on like she could tell something bad was going on. Animals have good instincts and sense things. They even can pick up on earthquakes and such before they happen, right? So I shouldn't have been surprised my cat was keeping an eye on me--literally. Especially the first couple days when that was almost all I was watching--LOL!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-27458184833385217012021-01-11T22:35:13.469-06:002021-01-11T22:35:13.469-06:00Remember to still occasionally use your right hand...Remember to still occasionally use your right hand too.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-45538437879824309522021-01-11T22:32:08.961-06:002021-01-11T22:32:08.961-06:00January 6th? Was that the riots at the White House...January 6th? Was that the riots at the White House? It's possible that Callie is picking up on your worry for her which in turn is feeding her worry for you. I have no advice on what to do, apart from contacting your vet and maybe getting a mild tranquiliser for her and see if that helps.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-77681903354009437742021-01-11T20:17:41.855-06:002021-01-11T20:17:41.855-06:00Rita,
Thanks for letting me know Callie isn't ...Rita,<br />Thanks for letting me know Callie isn't sick but just normal for these trying times. I hadn't thought about all the sharp noises the riot produced. That alone might have caused some angst for the pets. <br /> I am glad Annie is there to lend you a caring paw. That staring is weird isn't it? Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-61765782764662860242021-01-11T20:12:24.653-06:002021-01-11T20:12:24.653-06:00Margaret,
Cats get a bad rap but can be quite affe...Margaret,<br />Cats get a bad rap but can be quite affectionate when needed. I'm just glad Callie isn't sick.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.com