And The Old Wheel Still Turns

Tia

Abi

When Tia arrived at "Blanik" back in 2003 Abi cat was a force to be reckoned with. A hiss and a swipe kept everyone in their place, and the young tortie was easily kept in line! But as Tia matured and developed her temperamental tortie temperament, Abi was ageing and was soon knocked off her pedestal. Tia continued her reign of terror with Billy and Oliver avoiding confrontation at all costs, until it was that Jamie arrived. As a kitten he too got the brunt of her aggression but he soon decided he was not having any of it. The bully became the bullied. Unlike Tia, Jamie does not bully the other cats, but he seems to take the greatest of pleasure in tormenting Tia.

Oliver

Billy

Early this year Isla arrived, Tia treated her with the same discontent that she see fit to treat everyone else with. (including us!)  Honestly the young female was quite scared of her and did everything to avoid confrontation. But it must be hard to keep turning the other cheek and this morning she took a leaf from Jamie's book, walloped Tia and to a lot of hissing and growling Isla chased her out of the kitchen. I doubt Isla will develop the aggression that we've seen from Tia over the years but I'm really pleased that she's finally stuck up for herself.

Jamie

Isla

Jamie never bully's Abi, and I've never seen Isla take much notice of her. Jamie and Billy wrestle like kittens, and Oliver and Isla played a lot during the winter months. Really these days there is only one bad penny in the pack and I fear now that the old wheel is not turning in her favour anymore!