Anyone Missed (the Adorable) Me?

After seeing the many charming poses and cute antics of PhongHong's cats, Ah Girl, and (more recently) Belle Belle, my Cookie is feeling a bit left out with all the attention the two girls are getting.  Cookie: What about me, ma?  I've got some cute poses to show your readers my followers too.

I've already posted a few of his sleeping positions before (here and here)....but he says he's got more to show, so let me show you then a couple more never-seen-before photos for your enjoyment.  It has been a long while since you last saw Cookie featured here...I think about a year ago during the first MCO.  Well, someone did say she misses him and was asking when is his next blog post.  So, let's not disappoint his fans fan.

Note: I did do a bit of research to see what some of these positions are called and why a cat may sleep like this for a better understanding.

#1 - Curled Up Position

If that's not a curled up furry ball, then I don't know what is.  A cat curls its tail around its body

probably because he's cold and is trying to keep warm (well, I do switch on the air-conditioning daily in the living room in the evenings).

#2 - Paw Over the Face Position

A cat looks really adorable in this sleeping position.  It can be a paw over the face.

Sometimes, even a leg will do.  A cat sleeps this way coz he's trying to shield his eyes from the light.  Either that or he's trying to tell me not to disturb him!

#3 - The Contortionist

This is him trying to be a contortionist where he twists and bends his body and head at weird angles.  How one can sleep comfortably in this position is beyond me.

#4 - Sleeping Sideways

This is an extremely relaxing sleeping position, fully content and feeling safe.  It's a position that's the closest to how we sleep.  Like humans, he even does it with a pillow sometimes...and he only wants this pillow/cushion (he doesn't want any of the new cushions I bought him...haiz).

Although, for other cats, it would probably look more like this.

 

Sometimes, he would even sleep dangerously on the edge.

And, occasionally, he dozes off with his head hanging precariously over the edge! >_<  And no, he hasn't fallen over yet (like those funny cat videos you've seen).

#5 - The Half-Eye Shut Position

In this position, the cat is conscious and alert and knows what's going on in the surroundings in case there's imminent danger (like if they're in the wild or outdoors).  I've seen Cookie sleep with one eye shut and one eye slightly open when he's not sleeping soundly but just resting.

#6 - Belly Up Position

When cats expose their most vulnerable part (their belly), the cat feels confident and safe in his/her surroundings.  When Cookie sleeps this way, he's totally relaxed and in deep sleep mode.  When you see your cat sleeping in this position, they're just tempting you to run your fingers through that soft, fluffy belly of theirs...do not attempt though!

#7 - The Loaf Position

This position is when the cat sleeps sitting upright with paws tucked in.  This is just a way of resting (or chilling) where one does not wish to sleep for long.

#8 - Standing Up Position

Just as cats can sleep sitting up, they can also catch forty winks while standing up! :O  Well, I guess sleeping is their other favourite pastime....besides eating.

#9 - Cat in a Box

Although I don't have a pic for this since there's no box in the house for Cookie (you can check out the one that Belle has before it got annihilated).  I used to see a box in the holding cell when Cookie stays overnight at the vet (and at pet hotels) too.  This, I presume, is for the cat to seek comfort, solace and protection inside the box in case he/she is stressed or worried (about safety).

#10 - The Splooting Position

I usually find dogs lying this way...the splooting position (I googled) with their hind legs stretched out all the way (I used to think it was because their butt was too heavy).  So, I was surprised to find Cookie sleeping in this position.

#11 - Cat Sandwiched Position

No-lah, there's no such sleeping position.  This was created by my cat mommy.  She deem it funny to sandwich me between two cushions.  Anyone wants a cat sandwich?  Kekeke! ^_~

#12 - All Wrapped Up Position

My mommy also likes to throw the blanket over me (when I'm on the bed)...but who am I to complain since it's super comfy and warm in there.....all wrapped up like a "chung" (or rice dumpling).

#13 - Sleeping (Anywhere) Next to Mommy (Will Do)

This is me sleeping on mommy's laptop or newspapers just to annoy mommy so that she can't read the papers or use the notebook.....full attention on me! ;P  If you cat is one of those that follows you around the house all day, you'll notice that they'd want to sit or sleep (unless they're in their cage) right next to where you're seated.

Sleeping photos are the most difficult to capture coz cats can hear the slightest sound or movement when you creep up on them.  The next few photos have nothing to do with sleeping positions though but I thought I'd show you some of his other cheeky poses.

This is him sitting like a tai ko (gangster).

This is him hiding behind the curtain (or playing hide-and-seek) and thinking we can't see him.  So, we just play along and pretend we can't see him.  Now, where's my Cookie, ah?

That's me cleaning my 'privates' caught on camera which mommy thought would be amusing to share.  Amusing for her....not me.

This is the "I don't want to talk about it" pose, so don't disturb me.  This happens when he comes back after an altercation (or fight) with another male (your guess is as good as mine who lost!).

Did you enjoy these photos of me?  You want more?  I don't have anymore.  You've seen me sleeping....peeing...pooping.....playing...eating...hunting....even killing.....what else more is there to show? :P