It would be wise to take a tip from our animal friends. These critters know how to relax.
Our neighbor’s cat comes to our door every so often. We don’t feed him because her people say he’s covered in that area, so we respect that. Apparently, Tripper doesn’t really care if you feed him or not. Unconditional love. 🙂 He visits anyway.
Tripper
He must find it very relaxing here. In return, he gives me a chance for a little time out for myself. We rest together on the deck. I talk. He listens. Very relaxing. I’m following his lead.
Our cat, Phoenix, seems to have a similar take on what’s important and what can wait. She is THE MOST relaxed cat I know. CATTITUDE!
She’s a fast learner or it’s just a cat thing. (It’s the latter, I do believe.)
Not to digress, but I will. Yesterday, after seeing Ailsa’s challenge, we went to dinner and this is what greeted us at the door. I had to include it, just in the off chance, as corny as it is, that it makes you smile. (one of my goals)
Look closer
UGH! I told you it was corny!
And of course, there’s our old pal, Rocky. He and Phoenix are best buds, and I think he’s taking a few tips himself.
Now this dog’s perfected relaxing!
Relaxation at it’s finest!
We don’t tell him to go in there, he just does!
Have a relaxing weekend – and then some. While you’re chillin’, stop off at Ailsa‘s blog for more on the art of Relaxation.
Dear Bliary 
great blog, I think I’ll go and have siesta now 🙂 All my dogs were crate trained when they were puppies. As they grew, we just left the door open and they also would use it to relax and considered it their “bed”.
He’s has a thousand coats 😉 and I think it’s cooler for him on that tray. But have a little dignity, man! 😆
Thank goodness Rocky got some play in the Relaxing theme. We doggies have a certain panache for relaxation – crate, floor, dog bed, human bed, grass, dirt, car, street nap, you name it, we’re on board. Zzzzz….
Love and licks and snoring and drool,
Cupcake
Hey, Cupcake! Rocky was thrilled when I told him you stopped by. He sends giant bear hugs right back atcha!
Oh dear me………that joke! I still chuckled though 🙂 I don’t think that cats need any lessons on how to relax. We could certainly learn a thing or two from them, Love Rocky’s laid back look. My son just got a puppy and was telling us on the phone, about putting it in the crate. I hadn’t the foggiest idea what he meant, but didn’t like to show my ignorance. 😳 Now, thanks to you, all is revealed.
I am a fountain of useless information! 😆
Glad to be of service, ad.
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How lovely to have a visiting cat who is that relaxed to have paw tickle Gemma !
Rocky has perfected the upside – downsy pose legs in the air look I see … quite familiar in our house too 😉
They have little pride but lots of love to give. 🙂
Good ‘seeing’ you, poppy.
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He was all wound up..ahahahaha!
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Unconditional love relaxes our heart. Gives us a sense of comfort and security. Love this post. Have a relaxing weekend my friend.
You too, IT.
Thank you. 🙂
Softy! 🙂
Yup. 😉
I want to come back in my next life as a cat.
I’m with you! 😉
Now that was quite a relaxing post Gemma. Great furry kids you have there and the visitor is just as adorable! Love that sign..hehehe. Thanks for sharing. 😀 *big hugs*
They do know how to go about it. 😉
[ Smiles ] I enjoyed the pictures of the cat. However, I don’t understand why the dog was caged up!
Haha! He’s not. That’s his cage from when he was being trained. He just loves going in on his own. Thanks for the visit, Renard.
[ Smiles ] You are welcome, Gemma.
Love the cats, but then, love ALL cats! Your top photo here is good – very good background / substrate – make Tripper’s face just a little paler and its really getting there!
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Those cats really provide you with some great Zen role models!
Yes they do. They know the way for sure.
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