If a cat could have a favorite day of the year, Trick or treat day would be Toby's. I set my old rickety baby gate up in front of the storm door. That way when kids come, I can open the door to hand out candy, and the gate will prevent Toby from trying to sneak out the opening. Since he quickly figures out that he can't walk right out, he'll put his front paws on the top of the gate as if to stand tall to look over it. The kids immediately respond and want to pet him which he adores. It doesn't take him long to figure out how this trick or treat thing works. Kids come, get candy, pet cat, and off they go. Within the first ten minutes, Toby is meowing at the sight of kids walking up to the house; they don't have to ring the doorbell, he's already let me know someone has come.
After the first hour, Toby is struggling with a tough decision. To nap or not to nap.... As to all cats, nap time is extremely important but the thought of missing out on the curiosity of these kids coming to the door it too much to allow a nap. He decides not to nap but he can bearly keep his eyes open. He's a trooper though, he stayed at the door for almost the entire two hours. He finally pooped out 10 minutes before the end of the two-hour limit. He almost made it all the way through.
I bet he sleeps good tonight.
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