I admit, when Delilah first came to us she was much wilder/crazy/spontaneous than she is now.  I had hopes that over time, Sampson’s behaviors would impress themselves on her.  While some of her exuberance still remains she has learned something from Sampson.

You see….we have a ritual in our house that Sampson started.

When we come home from work, or anytime we have been parted for any length of time, you must pay homage to the king.  If you don’t immediately approach him, then he gets a toy and lays there playing with it and he waits for you.

 

As you approach him, the tail starts.  Thump. Thump. Thump.  He smiles and then you rub; for what seems like hours but in reality is only about 5 minutes.

When you stop rubbing if he isn’t satisfied, he rolls over.

Honestly he’s so cute, that you rub some more.

And yes, this is the trait that Delilah has picked up.

She will often times greet you at the door with a toy in her mouth.

Or she grabs a toy and postures…

Lately the cat has begun this greeting ritual.

Thankfully he doesn’t bring a toy and wait for you to pet him, but he is very persistent.

In fact, he just about insists that you pet him.

Monkey see….

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