The Rat Room

Well… maybe not but she’s a brave rat. Chu formerly known as Smooch just won’t stay put. She’s got the bug in her and she’s sprouting her wings. It doesn’t matter where she lands, she’ll happily explore the new found space.
So the Noobs have their out time on the couch. Oh but not Chu. The couch and dresser is simply not big enough for this little girl. She’s got things to do and places to see. I turn my back one second and I see her walk by my feet. Her soft fur on my bare skin is what alerted me to “rat on the loose”. I pick her up, gently scold her and pray to god it was a one time thing. Nope. She’s now discovered she can jump good distances and will attempt anything. So she finds her way to the floor. She’s made quite a find, a soft furry pet. Each time she jumps down she makes a bea line for Toby. Toby is my 17 year old cat. She’s old and full of arthritis and can barely move. And she’s not fond of rats, ok, she’s pretty darn scared of them. But Chu is convinced the two can become fast friends. My money is on “ain’t happening”. Poor Toby tries to run away on her rickety old bones but Chu is so much faster. The sneaky little rat keeps a few inches behind while Toby snails away and looks back and sees Chu at her heels and gives me a pitiful cry. So I rescue Toby and pick up little Chu. It’s a funny site… looks like I’ll need to keep a very close eye on Chu, my brave one.