Aussie_Dog
Fish Fanatic
So I just got my first tank, a 60gal, and I immediately got it set up and filled with water (sans decorations: I'm working on the cycling first, THEN I'll put in decor). I had the lids off, as I hadn't trimmed the appropriate space for the filter and heater cord.
Buffy is my black little shorthair, orphaned at 4 weeks of age (she was born on the streets, then her family ended up at a vet hospital, and they all died except Buffy, the lone survivor). She's my most expressive, opinionated, curious little girl (I also have Willow, Buffy's "surrogate" momma, and Molly, the 2yo black and white "traitor" that's not good enough to sniff Buffy's air).
When I was researching fish and tanks, I knew what I'd expect from my girls. They'd be interested in this new, water-filled thing. When the fish arrive, they're going to be glued to the tank's side. But for now, the tank's arrival is a big enough change that the girls were hanging around all night, and Buffy insisted on helping (yelling at Jake, my dog; jumping in the box that the tank stand was in; following me or my sister as we transported water to the tank, etc.). At one point, Buffy was on the minifridge and wiggling her butt, clearly indicating that she was planning on jumping on the tank. I scolded her and she thought better of it. For an hour. As me, mom, and my sister were standing around admiring the tank, we were joined by Buffy. Buffy leapt on the minifridge. I ignored her, you know, "Ah, she won't do it... She knows there's water, right?" I got as far as, "Ah, she won't---" and then it happened. She leapt. She was airborne. And she landed on the tank. You know that look cats get after they've completed a jump? That look of satisfaction? "Oh yeah, I'm the bomb." Buffy leapt and her back feet touched down on the tank's rim, but the front feet? I saw just enough of the satisfaction in Buffy's face before she keeled over and went head-first into the tank. I rescued the poor girl right away (selfishly, I think it'd suck to break the tank when a desperate kitty is trying to escape the water, lol). Fortunately she's so laid-back about such things. She's sort of a klutz, so she gets into scary situations on a regular basis.
I thought it was hilarious since, well, that's my Buffy. Only Buffy could decide to go swimming BEFORE there are fish to peak her interest. *sigh* She left a lot of crud in the water, though, especially hair... I've been fishing for the past couple of hours, lol
This is the unfortunate soul:
Jake and Buffy have a love-hate relationship. They're always yelling at each other, but personally, I think Buffy likes it. She won't admit it, but when Jake is actually leaving her alone, she was straight up to him and screams in his face, encouraging him to stalk her again. And as for Jake, without Buffy, his life would be meaningless, lol
Buffy is my black little shorthair, orphaned at 4 weeks of age (she was born on the streets, then her family ended up at a vet hospital, and they all died except Buffy, the lone survivor). She's my most expressive, opinionated, curious little girl (I also have Willow, Buffy's "surrogate" momma, and Molly, the 2yo black and white "traitor" that's not good enough to sniff Buffy's air).
When I was researching fish and tanks, I knew what I'd expect from my girls. They'd be interested in this new, water-filled thing. When the fish arrive, they're going to be glued to the tank's side. But for now, the tank's arrival is a big enough change that the girls were hanging around all night, and Buffy insisted on helping (yelling at Jake, my dog; jumping in the box that the tank stand was in; following me or my sister as we transported water to the tank, etc.). At one point, Buffy was on the minifridge and wiggling her butt, clearly indicating that she was planning on jumping on the tank. I scolded her and she thought better of it. For an hour. As me, mom, and my sister were standing around admiring the tank, we were joined by Buffy. Buffy leapt on the minifridge. I ignored her, you know, "Ah, she won't do it... She knows there's water, right?" I got as far as, "Ah, she won't---" and then it happened. She leapt. She was airborne. And she landed on the tank. You know that look cats get after they've completed a jump? That look of satisfaction? "Oh yeah, I'm the bomb." Buffy leapt and her back feet touched down on the tank's rim, but the front feet? I saw just enough of the satisfaction in Buffy's face before she keeled over and went head-first into the tank. I rescued the poor girl right away (selfishly, I think it'd suck to break the tank when a desperate kitty is trying to escape the water, lol). Fortunately she's so laid-back about such things. She's sort of a klutz, so she gets into scary situations on a regular basis.
I thought it was hilarious since, well, that's my Buffy. Only Buffy could decide to go swimming BEFORE there are fish to peak her interest. *sigh* She left a lot of crud in the water, though, especially hair... I've been fishing for the past couple of hours, lol
This is the unfortunate soul:
Jake and Buffy have a love-hate relationship. They're always yelling at each other, but personally, I think Buffy likes it. She won't admit it, but when Jake is actually leaving her alone, she was straight up to him and screams in his face, encouraging him to stalk her again. And as for Jake, without Buffy, his life would be meaningless, lol
great story. i wonder if she would do it again.....
Silly cat!
