Blaise here…

Yup, I decided since I do all “the heavy lifting” for the Princess, I should have a say every now and then. Don’t get me wrong, I love the big girl and she does have her advantages. She’s extremely warm to cuddle with, she has banished Bor-ass (the bad cat) from the bed and she is happy to share her water dish and food whenever I ask. However, life did change when she came home.

I often hear people ask our mom about just that. what was it like bringing a service dog into a house with other pets. In our case, we had other dogs, 2 cats and 2 parrots. No, the birds, even Bor-ass doesn’t bother the birds. I mean, have you ever seen the beak on one of those things? They could take a paw off in a heart beat! We’re smarter than that. Anyway, when mom showed up with what we all assumed was a small pony we welcomed her warmly into our family. It is important to note though that we have always had new dogs and other animals in and out of the house so we’re used to it.

Princess Pants, as I call her, I think was a bit shocked at first. I think she must have thought she had been paired with the local zoo owner. But, being the amazing girl she’s proved to be, she walked in and took it all in stride. Quickly behaving as if she’d always been there. I was rather impressed.  She did however take MY spot next to mom on the bed but, we soon reconciled that by me then curling up with her and taking full advantage of her vast body heat.

I think what impressed me the most as it did mom was her ability to focus on her “job” when mom needed her even if one of the riotous Golden Girls is barking at her to play. She can stay laser focused on helping mom down the stairs, picking up bowls or whatever mom needs until mom gives her a release command. it’s pretty impressive. As soon as mom releases her with “okay” or “go play” she will literally roundhouse Meryet. It’s awesome! It takes a lot to focus on your job when “Mental Mindy” as we call her is “in your face” trying to distract you. Mom says that’s just one of the things that makes the big girl so special and why she’s able to do her job so well out in public. I guess being a house cat I never thought of that but, she does have to work in some pretty incredible places from what she tells me. Hospitals, stores, theaters and all kinds of places with all kinds of people and noises so I guess it makes sense that she can focus on mom despite what’s going on around her. I’ll never let on but, I’m pretty proud of her. A cat does has to maintain a certain aloof dignity….

I must also say, with all the advantages she presents for me her warmth, keeping me amused and employed.  I think what I love most about her IS what she’s done for mom. I see how she watches her and seems to know when mom needs her. I see her brace mom and help her out of a chair on a bad day. I see her helping her in the mornings and I know mom is falling a lot less. I also see how even though she’s in what was my spot on the bed when she’s sleeping next to mom, she occasionally opens her eyes and looks at mom with such love that I no longer mind that she took my spot. She was meant to be there and I’m now good with that. I love mom too, so seeing how much the Princess has made a difference for her is all that matters to me.  Well that and the fact that she is really warm to cuddle with. I mean, let’s be honest…:)

~Blaise

Yes, I do have those little kitty paws 🙂