Hi allSo Freya turned 15 this month. And six of those with three legs. So she is an expert.
She is definitely on top of the world, or at least on top of her cat tree.
I thought I would share the latest arrangement of her cat tree and supporting tree furniture.
She still likes to get high – she is a cat. So to assist her as a rear leg amputee, I have a series of small fabric topped boxes and platforms for her. She needs to feel fabric under her claws to give her confidence.
Whenever we move, as we did three months ago, there is a period of intense negotiation with the cat tree set up. I will arrange a configuration and she will either approve or let me know I need to do better. A front paw will test the distance and fabric and if suitable she will hop up. If not suitable she will bring her paw down and look at you and that is your cue to try a different arrangement of heights.
This can take many days
But the takeaway message here is that she knows her limits. It took a little while in the beginning but she has a level of confidence and she adjusts that as she gets older. Just last month she decided that she now needs a box to get up to the bed and couch. And so a box at both those places there now is.
They let you know. And we adjust.
She was an older tripod to begin with and it is entirely possible that a younger rear tripod might not need as much support or structure, but this is what works with Freya.
Happy hopping.
Michelle and Freya