Saturday, January 25, 2020

Cuddly Miss Cross-Paws

The old girl, though occasionally gruff and full of attitude often, surely has her charms.  One of her most adorable habits is the way she crosses her paws while lounging. 




For all the ribbing she and I give each other (yes, it does go both ways, really, I swear) She honestly is the most loving, snuggly old girl one could ever ask for.  
All but this last photo were taken over the past few weeks or months, but this last one, a late post addition, was just snapped last night as we settled in for the night.  As she does most nights Cleo hops up onto the bed and pads at a sloth's pace onto mom's lap.  In super slow motion she lowers herself until she's sunken as far as she'll go, then rests her chin and slowly nods off.

22 comments:

Brian's Home Blog said...

You are such a crossed paws cutie sweet Cleo!

My Mind's Eye said...

Cleo darlin' what an endearing pose...and so proper too...you are 100% Southern Belle
Hugs Cecilia

Katie Isabella said...
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Katie Isabella said...


Oh you ARE a Southern Belle Cleo. Even your name is! And gorgeous? I guess! Now mw...I walk determinedly up the bed from where I hopped on at the foot of same, and walk with a command presence to mon's chesticles. There I plops purring and implacable.

Camp Stanhope Happenings said...

Smart girl. Find the comfiest place to crash.... no matter how long it takes.

World of Animals, Inc said...

Cleo, we just love these cute photos of you crossing your paws when relaxing. The last photo is so sweet when you get all settled in with mom after a long day. Thanks for sharing. Have a fantastic rest of your weekend.
World of Animals

Saku said...

Beautiful girl! We bet your mom bean couldn't sleep without you there.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I love seeing the crossed paws, Cleo.

Marg said...

Oh Cleo, you are so cute with your crossed paws. You are a gorgeous Tortie. You all have a great day.

pilch92 said...

You are such a sweetie Cleo. XO

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

That's just too precious!!!

Furries said...

Such a delicate lady. Your description of how she settles in to sleep is precious.

Summer said...

Sparkle, the cat before me, was a crossed-paws kitty too. Although she was not at all snuggly.

meowmeowmans said...

We love how you cross your pretty paws, Cleo!

The Island Cats said...

Always a lady, Cleo. :)

The Whiskeratti said...

Very stylish. I love the way she does things at her own pace.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

cleo ya bee lookin gorgeouz in each foto...troo lee...now go give dad sum *&^%$.... just coz.... ya CAN !!! ♥♥☺☺

Timmy Tomcat said...

Our panfur, Toby, is our paw crosser. We love Cleo in these photos she really is a sweetie. (We wont tell)

Eastside Cats said...

Cleo has such wonderful fur colors!
She is gorgeous.

Ivan from WMD said...

Cleo, our mom is all SQUEE! with your paw posing!

Darla M Sands said...

Adorable! Our Tilly did that a lot. Not to be a downer, but we found her on her side, paws still crossed, after she passed away in her sleep. It was bittersweet, for sure.

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Awww, she crosses her paws like a little lady!