Oct 21 2009
Henry Update
Are we there yet?
Yesterday, I trapped Henry on the screened-in porch by the simple expedient of removing the concrete block propping the screen door open. I closed it carefully and locked it. I poured some litter into the top of a banker’s box and placed it as far away from his food and bed as I could, but in a sheltered area so a gentleman has some privacy.
He got up from his cozy bed and started looking around and sniffing. I have no idea what his former life was like, and whether it included litter boxes or not, but he seemed a lot less concerned about having no way out than I thought he would be. I briefly imagined him clawing his way to freedom through the thin screening, but instead, he just went back to bed.
A wise friend suggested that I try putting his food in the carrier, which is lined with a soft, fleecy blanket and awaiting him with the door open on the porch, in case he felt like exploring. I fed the girls, and while they were distracted, brought a packet of treats out to the porch.
Henry sniffed the open packet, and then I sprinkled them liberally in the carrier. He jumped in and ate them, and after he was done, he hung out in there for a while. So that problem may be solved: Maybe all I’ll have to do is put a few treats in there on Thursday and close the door!!
I really think he knows something is up, and he wants to make sure I don’t forget him. As if I ever would.
Further update: Guess where he was when I looked out the window this morning?
3 Responses to “Henry Update”
This is such a satisfying story….. Henry certainly has a good head on his shoulders…he obviously knows where he is going to live the life of Riley!
Good for you, Suzy. You certainly have been very patient through this whole process.
jx
Animals are very sensitive to feelings and changes around them, after all, they are true survivors. Henry has caught on to all the changes, for sure one would not want to be left behind when you have a friend that treats you like you do Suzy.
Joy said it best, this really is a satisfying story! I just love that Henry wants to be where you are! Warms my heart…