Attaboy, Tommy! I said he had to meet Sophie where she is, and he soothed her with art and familiarity. They may not always act like BFFs, but he is a great friend to her!
My husband retired from the Army 12 years ago. We moved a lot in 16 years and each cat handled it differently. The last move was our then youngest cat’s first and only move, which was a good thing – it completely freaked her out. She either hid in any cabinet she could get opened or she would walk around the house yowling sounding like a cat in heat (she was fixed). Sadly we’ve lost all the kitties that moved across the country and across oceans. As we used to say, home is where the Army sends us.
I have a framed cross stitch I embroidered that says, “Home is where the cat is.” Except for incorrect use of the singular when it should be plural, the cross stitch is correct.
OMC! Will you look at that?!? Thomas… focused… (He took in everything Sophie told him and quickly got that late-breaking report together for her.) I am positively verklempt!
When I moved to Montreal from San Francisco 27 years ago, my cat Meip (now my avatar) hid under the bed for nearly 3 weeks, and she never did come to accept my husband as one of her humans even though she knew him for over 10 years. Sigh; some kitties (and people) just cannot adjust….
This may be one of the sweetest breaking cat news i’ve seen. It also shows how far Sophie and Thomas have gone from “Sophie barely caring that he exists” to him being able to get through to her in her most panicky and depressed moment in the sweetest way possible.
TinyKittens update: Pixie is HOME and doing great! She is expected to make a full recovery and go to her forever home with her sister Stinkerbelle soon, although we don’t know when. She has to take some medicine for the next several days – and wear a sock sweater to prevent her from scratching open her tracheotomy wound, which she’s not happy about. XD
Catlover12 over 1 year ago
It’s not the building that makes it a home.
McColl34 Premium Member over 1 year ago
And the Tommybaum! The Tommybaum will be there too!
Sue Ellen over 1 year ago
I see an open box of crayons. Did Tommy draw those pictures for Sophie?
Robin Harwood over 1 year ago
I missed yesterday, so I offer belated sympathy to Gloria Fleming and twarren for their losses.
williamranck77 over 1 year ago
Hi, Georgia! I miss Lupin. How’s Elvis and Puck doing? I’m sorry for your loss.
WelshRat Premium Member over 1 year ago
Full of everything you know and a lot to be discovered. And is this the first sighting of their male owner?
Kitty Katz over 1 year ago
Simon and Garfunkel: Homeward Bound
I’m hiding in the living room,
Not sure of what I what I want to do,
Everything is in a box,
Where’s my sculpture made of sox?
Everything seems neatly planned,
But I’m not sure I understand!
…….
Where is home?
I’m wondering, where is home?
Home, where my heart longs for,
Home, where I feel assured,
Home, where my friends and family
Are all there with me!
…….
I’m trying to become more calm,
With my cat tower and Tommy Baum
It won’t be quite the same, I know,
But there will be some friends to show
Art and projects I create,
I know that they all can relate!
…….
Where is home?
I’m wondering, where is home?
Home, where my heart longs for,
Home, where I feel assured,
Home, where my friends and family
Are all there with me!
…….
Soon we’ll move to our new place,
It won’t be too hard to face
With Pucky, Lupin, Elvis, too
And Goldie and the Young Ones, true
With Tommy and my Humans, quite
Assure me that I’ll be alright!
…….
Where is home?
I’m wondering, where is home?
Home, where my heart longs for,
Home, where I feel assured,
Home, where my friends and family
Are all there with me!
leopardglily over 1 year ago
Guys check out my new profile picture!
deojaideep aka Courage over 1 year ago
I can see the TommyBaum will be there too!
sugordon over 1 year ago
Glad to see she’s feeling a bit better and that Tommy is helping.
Erramontxu over 1 year ago
A whole new world to explore and search for new smells
LoveBritTV Premium Member over 1 year ago
Tommy, thank you for helping to reassure Sophie. You’re such a great friend!!
Kitty Katz over 1 year ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
Sophititi: Thanks for taking us to Afar, Vann and Kara. And it isn’t even Wednesday.
Kara: No problem. Every day is Hump Day for us.
Vann: Who all is going?
Maat-Tilda: There’s Sophie, Tabith-Isis, Alice-Ata, and her friend Nezumi-San from Japan.
Kara: I understand you’re looking to find found objects for a sculpture project.
Soph: That’s right. We plan to celebrate our new friends Ora and Iggy.
Tabs: And I’m looking for more red dots.
Vann: And what are the Procurers planning to procure?
Alice and Nezumi: We’ll never tell!
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 1 year ago
It will be okay, Sophie. It will smell like home somewhat.
I need a burrito over 1 year ago
Tomorrow is my b-day!
I AM CARTOON LADY! over 1 year ago
Seems Tommy is quite the artist! Way to go, Tommy!
saywhatwhat over 1 year ago
“But will there be a window?”
Leanne over 1 year ago
Awwww, loving more Burt and Sophie!
cb8ty over 1 year ago
Tommy is awesome. He is working so hard to help Sophie. Everyone should have a BFF like him. I think Sophie knows it too.
artchick530 over 1 year ago
I love how she always calls him Thomas, never Tommie.
Katzen1415 over 1 year ago
Attaboy, Tommy! I said he had to meet Sophie where she is, and he soothed her with art and familiarity. They may not always act like BFFs, but he is a great friend to her!
rs0204 Premium Member over 1 year ago
As my Grandpa would say, Tommy is a good egg.
misty over 1 year ago
Well they’re movin’ on up, to the pink house
To a deluxe apartment in RI
Movin on up
To the pink house
Tommy’s news finally got Sophie to smile
He don’t claim to be the artist;
His loving news story killed
Took a whole lotta sighin’
But now she seems quite chill
When you know a caring Tommy
You know the sweetest cat
Wherever they go, they’re best friends, baby
There ain’t nothin wrong with that
Well they’re movin’ on up, to the pink house
To a deluxe apartment in RI
Movin on up
To the pink house
Tommy’s huge heart always makes us smile
- Ja’Net DuBois – The Jeffersons theme
cat19632001 over 1 year ago
Ah, Tommy is so sweet to draw these for his bestie.
MamaBird over 1 year ago
Tommy is just such a sweetheart <3
dessertlady Premium Member over 1 year ago
My husband retired from the Army 12 years ago. We moved a lot in 16 years and each cat handled it differently. The last move was our then youngest cat’s first and only move, which was a good thing – it completely freaked her out. She either hid in any cabinet she could get opened or she would walk around the house yowling sounding like a cat in heat (she was fixed). Sadly we’ve lost all the kitties that moved across the country and across oceans. As we used to say, home is where the Army sends us.
GaryCooper over 1 year ago
I don’t think I’ve seen the man on the right (in Tommy’s drawing). He must be one of Tommy’s People, though.
hfelder7219 over 1 year ago
I read that when the author Edward Lear moved he had an exact duplicate of his old house built so his cat would feel at home!
DorseyBelle over 1 year ago
I have a framed cross stitch I embroidered that says, “Home is where the cat is.” Except for incorrect use of the singular when it should be plural, the cross stitch is correct.
cnk381 Premium Member over 1 year ago
The sign in my kitchen says “Home. . . where cat hair sticks to everything – but the cat.”
Miss Mina over 1 year ago
Tommy is such a sweetheart! But I got to admit that Puck’s charts are a bit more professional.
Gloria Fleming over 1 year ago
O.T.- Thank you Orbsters!
tatempleman over 1 year ago
Gotta love Tommy’s heart of gold!
ladykat over 1 year ago
Tommy, you are so good to Sophie. I am glad she has come to appreciate your friendship.
bonita.eley over 1 year ago
you are a sweet boy, Thomas
T_Lexi over 1 year ago
OMC! Will you look at that?!? Thomas… focused… (He took in everything Sophie told him and quickly got that late-breaking report together for her.) I am positively verklempt!
Le'letha Premium Member over 1 year ago
Awwww! Tommy made some art for Sophie! You are a Good Boy, Tommy!
ars731 over 1 year ago
Tommy is best boy
Cat food server over 1 year ago
Blurry screen <3
scyphi26 over 1 year ago
And of course, the Christmas traffic cone will be there too. Can’t forget about that.
willie_mctell over 1 year ago
Don’t forget the bowls.
alisoncoad over 1 year ago
When I moved to Montreal from San Francisco 27 years ago, my cat Meip (now my avatar) hid under the bed for nearly 3 weeks, and she never did come to accept my husband as one of her humans even though she knew him for over 10 years. Sigh; some kitties (and people) just cannot adjust….
Jacob Mattingly over 1 year ago
This may be one of the sweetest breaking cat news i’ve seen. It also shows how far Sophie and Thomas have gone from “Sophie barely caring that he exists” to him being able to get through to her in her most panicky and depressed moment in the sweetest way possible.
The Wolf In Your Midst over 1 year ago
I think I like Tommy’s sources.
Fennec! at the Disco over 1 year ago
Aw, Tommy makes charts! So sweet!
Fennec! at the Disco over 1 year ago
Off topic: dreams
Red Bird over 1 year ago
Way to make her cheerful again, Tommy. You’re amazing!
Solarbear Premium Member over 1 year ago
It made me sad to see Tommy here, being so sweet with Sophie, knowing he’s gone in “real” life. I’m glad he can live on here, like Lupin!
scaeva Premium Member over 1 year ago
Tommy Truefriend.
Daeder over 1 year ago
Don’t forget the Christmas traffic cone!
ekw555 over 1 year ago
Tommy is such a sweet boy.
DM3456 over 1 year ago
Bless Tommy’s big and beautiful hear for making those drawings to reassure Sophie.
Le'letha Premium Member over 1 year ago
TinyKittens update: Pixie is HOME and doing great! She is expected to make a full recovery and go to her forever home with her sister Stinkerbelle soon, although we don’t know when. She has to take some medicine for the next several days – and wear a sock sweater to prevent her from scratching open her tracheotomy wound, which she’s not happy about. XD
Jennifer Kendzior over 1 year ago
We Love Sophie! Home is where you hang your ART!
knight1192a over 1 year ago
Don’t push your luck, Tommy.
erinurse2000 over 1 year ago
Tommy and his crayons save the day!
vlbrown Premium Member over 1 year ago
this is… somewhat reassuring.
NyahNyahNyah over 1 year ago
I’m loving the “Tommy Charts”!
Huggybearojb over 1 year ago
OH MY CAT! TOMMY’S CHRISTMAS TREE!