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wnylib

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9. They are total opposites in many ways.

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #8)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 04:08 PM

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Leo was so talkative that when I was on the phone, I had to shut myself in another room because Leo kept trying to join the conversation.

Ember is so quiet that she goes for several months without a single meow. She communicates with body language and by calling my attention to her in a variety of ways, like knocking things to the floor (which Leo never did).

Completely different temperaments.

It was quite an adjustment for me when Ember came into my life. Her lively, silent mischief helped me get over my grief when Leo died.

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If you want the best seat in this house you'll have to move the cat. Smiley Cat Photo. [View all] George McGovern Saturday OP

So very, very true!!! niyad Saturday #1

Ha Ha Indeed! Thank You niyad!!! George McGovern Saturday #3

That is cute. LoisB Saturday #2

Thanks Lois! George McGovern Saturday #4

Ember is the first female cat that I ve had. wnylib Saturday #5

Goodness gracious wnylib what a difference in person-cat-alities. Sounds like Leo loved to play kitchen chair games. George McGovern Saturday #8

They are total opposites in many ways. wnylib Saturday #9

Ember may have been Godsent. Thanks wnylib. George McGovern Saturday #12

Another little chuckle for you regarding wnylib Saturday #13

Ha Ha LOL THAT'S a Big Time Hardy Har Har wnylib!! Leo defeats gravity! What would Newton think!! THX!! George McGovern Saturday #14

I later learned that there was sound cat logic and wnylib Saturday #15

Holy Cats wnylib! You could be a cat family's therapist. I read a "cat quote" -- George McGovern Yesterday #16

Love that quote. wnylib Yesterday #17

You and Ember have a remarkable relationship! Mutual understanding. That is so cool. George McGovern 22 hrs ago #18

I used to have several photos of Ember, but wnylib 21 hrs ago #20

I'm so sorry wnylib. My wife lost a great many pictures when her old Facebook account George McGovern 17 hrs ago #21

No eye for pohotography. Just luck that I caught her at the right times and places. wnylib 17 hrs ago #23

Here's how I post photos from my desktop computer. I don't know how this translates to a phone though. George McGovern 10 hrs ago #25

Thanks. wnylib 10 hrs ago #26

I have a plaque in my kitchen that has that saying on it. MIButterfly Saturday #6

It's a tried and true sentiment. Thanks MIButterfly! George McGovern Saturday #10

I have a plaque that says wnylib 17 hrs ago #24

Ain't that the truth?! I love it! MIButterfly 6 hrs ago #28

LOL wnylib 5 hrs ago #29

The moment we vacate a chair, one of our 4 will be right there to lay claim... 3catwoman3 Saturday #7

Hah they're no dummies 3catwoman3! A warm butt's a happy butt. Thank You! George McGovern Saturday #11

In my house you must remove both cats and dogs. What's Polly Hennessey 22 hrs ago #19

Golly Polly How do you stand it? No, wait, with the floor only, how do you sit for it? George McGovern 17 hrs ago #22

Very carefully. Polly Hennessey 9 hrs ago #27