Sitting by the sliding door,
Poised and staring out.
Sitting almost motionless,
Seemingly to pout.
Patiently as in a trance,
Seeming not alive.
Waiting for the moment,
When the glass door starts to slide.
If patience is a virtue,
Then virtuous is a cat.
Waiting by the sliding door,
On the welcome mat.
-- Unknown
Before a cat will condescend
To treat you as a trusted friend,
Some little token of esteem
Is needed, like a dish of cream.
- - - T. S. Eliot
Your cat may not love to swim or bathe in water, but she loves her drinking water. It is important to rinse the water bowl daily and scrub once weekly. If your cat prefers running water you can leave a faucet in the bathroom on a slow drip or purchase a kitty fountain.
