Sherman had been struggling with blindness and mobility issues.
We also suspected some cognitive decline as his confusion increased tenfold. I felt a little guilty for using this to my advantage when getting a couple photos. He really didn't know what was going on.
With that being said, he doesn't seem to know what is going on most days.
Nonetheless, he seemed to suffer no harm and accepted any treats that were offered to him. Despite the confusion, Sherman was still his happy-go-lucky self.
Despite Gus' best efforts, he could not avoid the inevitable. He doesn't know the convenience and speed with which Amazon ships such posh pet headpieces. One of the new Santa hats was stuffed. This made Gus seem like he borrowed a hat from one of the Zem Zem Shrine members. Sadie managed to sit still just long enough for a couple pictures before she ditched the hat. |
However, Clem had a challenger for his title of perfect poser. Lil' Bit, like Sherman, didn't seem to care about what was placed upon his head. It could be because he had just woken up from one of the multitudes of cat naps he took throughout the day. The Santa hat featured in the first photo no longer existed thanks to destruction by Gus. Meanwhile, the red reindeer ears were out of reach and remained in play for next year's photo persecution. While Lil' Bit was somewhat cooperative, other household felines were not feeling the festive vibes. Sisters Buttons and Beans were not pictured this year due to the threat of violence against the photographer. |