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A look at a day in the life of Niko

Its my birthday!!! Well it was a little while back. :)

So I finally turned the big 1, and to be honest, I dont feel any different then when i was a "Kitten". I do notice that I cant fit in smaller places like I used to. I get stuck ALOT and mom has to come to the rescue. I learned that my mom really is the best, for putting up with me thru my crazy horrible mood swings I used to have, and I am so very grateful she was patient with me, and didnt take me to the shelter. I know she is so happy with her decision, and so am I. :) I am a great little kitty now, and while I still get in my moods every so often, its nothing compared to how I used to be.

Happy birthday to me! Hope to have many many many more years to come!

-Niko

Nikos Update

Niko has a severe case of what is called "Play Aggression". And its a condition that sometimes happens in kittens who were taken from their mothers at to early of an age, which robbed him of the discipline from his mother that he needed. We are now planning to get him declawed. I wouldnt do it, except I cant have him ripping up my family, and the carpet even more then he already has. :/
----------------UPDATE---------------------------------

Okay so for the most part, I am no longer getting Niko declawed. I dont really feel its necessary to do (even though in his case it kinda is), so since he's been a good kitty lately, and not tearing me up for a change...Ive decided to just see how it works out with him and Niles, and maybe he will calm down a little now that he has a friend to play with. But if his destructive behaviour continues, then I probably will. I'll just have to wait and see.

Great News! :D

Niko has been GREAT these past few days! I am so happy with his progress since weve brought Niles home.

He no longer attacks me, and has actually become quite the lap cat. I cant believe my once "crazy feral" cat, now streches out on my lap and takes a nap! He never did that, even as a kitten.

If you knew Niko, then this would be such an accomplishment. It used to be that I would have to lock him up in his crate when I had guest. (Embarrasing to have to do with a cat!). If I didnt lock him up, he would literally be attacking my guests the whole time! Thats why him just laying on my lap is such a huge deal. His family and friends are SO proud of him! :)

Niko has become quite the parent to Niles. I think hes taken on a motherly role. They'll play and chase eachother like siblings, but in the calmer moments he'll snuggle and clean Niles. Its so sweet. Were very lucky.

I have Niles to thank for this. He has brought great joy into our life, and has made having 5 living beings in a tiny apartment much more bearable (and easier) then it used to be with 4. So this thanksgiving I am thankful for Niles. :]

-Becky