little bitty girl

And the cycle repeats itself.

I feel like we go through this every time Stef or I go away for long periods of time.

The first stage is poop rage mixed with wistful looks.

Mindy poops on Leaver's possessions, butts head and paws reach out when the Leaver calls. Pictures of the Leaver is shown to Mindy, whereby she will also head butt, touch and purr at picture.

The second stage involves crying during inappropriate times.

Mindy cries at the door for the Leaver. This usually takes place at sometime in the early morning and will take place for an hour. No amount of cajoling or treats will calm her down. She will cry until she falls asleep. This is usually a very traumatizing time for the Stayer.

The last stage involves total and utter indifference to Leaver and too much love for the Stayer.

Mention of the Leaver's name brings back blank stares. Huffiness is coupled with nose in air and swish of tail. Then begins the neediness of Mindy to see, touch and cuddle the Stayer at all moments while the Stayer is within her vicinity.

The return usually results in tears (of the Leaver) as Mindy will ignore the Leaver for at least a week to punish the Leaver for leaving. This usually brings of sad stares and cajoling of the Leaver to no avail.

And they say animals are dumb beasts with no feelings.

I can't wait. Revenge is such a sweet, sweet treat!