Cats regularly (and somewhat irregularly) arrive at the former cornfield that has blossomed into Tabby’s Place. That means there are often new cats being introduced into the suites. One relative newcomer is Tibbles. There was nothing out of the ordinary about Tibbles’ arrival at the arc that Jonathan built, with the notable caveat that “ordinary” never applies at the sanctum sanctorum. There is nothing ordinary, common, or usual about Tibbles excepting that he is a typically atypical cat.
In no time at all, this ridiculously adorable two-year-old brown tabby has proven that the “terrible twos” are merely a myth (No claims are made concerning a particular two-footed species). If Tibbles is terrible, it is only in terms of how terribly tremendous he is. In no time at all, he has earned himself such nicknames as Tibblet, The Tibbster, and Tibbleton (Some more embarrassing ones will be kept private…for the time being). With his conversational peeps and physically comical flops, Tibbles has taken Suite E…and peoples…by storm. He has also taken over the helm of leadership.
Tibbles wasted zero time in electing himself as Chaircat of the Suite. He enjoys calling “Bored Meetings” so the residents can discuss ongoing concerns, such as daily entertainment requirements and the latest news in fish mush. Agenda items have also included the paw-city of breakfasts (A meager 1 per day!), insufficiencies of treats (There is no upper limit!), and the excessive frequency of monthly (MONTHLY!! Dastardly!) Weights and Nails (Claw clipping is capital – as in all capital letters – OFFENSE!).
Some suite mates with much longer or only marginally longer tenure have not taken the initiative to elect themselves to any office or to run any type of meeting. Some, like Peeka and Odessa, have loudly voiced complaints – Peeka at the immediate presence of another cat; Odessa at the presence of a syringe. But, it is only Tibbles who has chirped up and stepped forward to offer his leadership services. These services are largely performative and mostly include demonstrations of a supreme level of silliness.
There is nothing quite so goofy or endearing as an upside-down Tibbles demanding chin scritches and plentiful pats. By so doing, he demonstrates to shy guys Davey and Mickey that maybe…just maybe…eventually…someday, they too can unfurl their tensions, let go of hesitations, and enjoy the company of human beings. Davey is slowly becoming a believer. Mickey will surely follow suit one day. After all, Tibbles is quite convincing, and he has big dreams.
What Tibbles is aiming for next is to convince a forever family to take him home. He wants his next leadership position to be Chaircat of the House. All it will take is one adoption application followed by one strategic meeting with the just the right adopters. There is no preparing for such a meeting, no need for laptops, pads of paper, or pens. Tibbles will take care of everything. In return, he will expect that all of his concerns will be addressed, especially as pertains to the multiplicity of breakfasts and plentitudes of playtime. Tibbles is ready. Meeting called to order.
PS It is the greatest joy to share that Tibbles has gone to his forever home! Let the celebrations commence!