Sunday, January 31, 2010

The New Kid in Town...

Dave and I were out for a walk the other night when we noticed a cat walking down the middle of the street with no regard for oncoming vehicles. For all he cared, he was in the road first and the very large truck coming straight for him could move. He was challenging the driver to a game of chicken and he wasn't backing down. We were laughing about his apparent disregard for life when a couple of our neighbors walked outside and they told us that he was new to town. They told us that Jasper belongs to their neighbors (the people across the street from us) and they got him shortly after Christmas.

They also told us that he is the most social cat they have ever met and proceeded to tell us that he will sit on their daughter's window sill and meow and try to get their attention when he hears the girls playing or being loud in their room. He's stepping out. Trying to make friends in his new 'hood.

You can imagine my surprise when I walked downstairs yesterday and saw Rookie in a complete "stare off" at the front door! I could NOT believe he wasn't barking! He just sat there trying to smell at the cracks of the doors and they were both trying to figure out how to get on the other side of the door.

Rookie, meet Jasper!

19 comments:

Ashley Lauren said...

That's adorable :) It seems like it should be a cartoon or a children's book!

Kathryn said...

I just love those pictures! My dogs would have probably tried to break down the glass!

Elicia said...

That's awesome.

Liz said...

Oh my gosh!! That last picture is AWESOME.

Emily said...

Those pictures are adorable! :)

Unknown said...

sooo funny!

thanks for stopping by my blog :) i am a new follower of your blog now!

Kristen said...

hilarious.

Rook-man looks a little sad...

Cupcakes with Nic said...

How adorable!!! I love that you captured their encounter on camera!!!

Pamibelle said...

So cute!

Chic Runner said...

Ha ha ha ha those pictures are classic! he's so cute! :)

Kaper Design; Inspiration said...

That is so adorable! The last picture of your pup is priceless!

Esmer said...

The photos are GREAT!! They totally tell the story.

The last one looks like Rookie's saying "Seriously, you're taking party pics!"

Annie said...

Oh my gosh!! They are buddies....how cute. Usually cats are so skittish....crazy how this one is so friendly!!

ang said...

Thanks for finding my blog! Great to hear from you...and I just love that last picture of Rookie and the cat. Classic :) All is well here in Huntsville! Hope you have a great week!

Jessica said...

that's so funny.

(ps. you have a really pretty front door!!)

Catie said...

This is adorable! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

Virginia Belle said...

So adorable! I especially love the last picture-Rookie is so cute!

The Undomestic Mom said...

How cute!!! Your door is gorgeous!!!

Annie said...

AW!!! your pup is too cute! :)