We are now going through the next phase of Buster's adoption, although
this time between Little Feet and Buster.

At first, Little Feet seemed pretty excited that Buster was staying in
more, and even watched for him when Buster went outside.

Now that Buster is staying inside almost all the time, I think Little
Feet is wondering why; Little Feet has started acting like a bully
occasionally.

One day, I caught Little Feet walking around with his tail all fluffed
out, and Buster hidingbehind the chair by the window. Another time,
Buster was cowering in the corner near the food bowls, while Little
Feet faced him down. I sat down with Buster and told him he could eat
here too, keeping watch that Little Feet doesn't disturb him.

Last night, Buster and I were lying down on the bed. I was reading,
and Buster would grab my hand every now and then to tell me I wasn't
keeping his ears well-skritched enough.

So I would skritch Buster's ears, then rub his tummy. Finally, he
started playing four-legged tummy trap with me, lightly biting my
fingers. Until he started getting too excited...

When I backed out and told him we needed to calm down, Little Feet
came storming into the room, tail all fluffed out, giving Buster the
eye of death.

Buster went low to the matress, and scooted up under the protection of
my arm (grin).

So obviously, Little Feet sees himself as my protector, and Buster
sees me as his protector (big grin).

Looks like jealousy is starting to set in as well, although I really
try to give Little Feet extra attention too.

Hugs and Purrs,
Mark