Lacey seems to think it is spring or should be, or at least her fur seems to think that because it is wafting off her rather generously. I am picking up tufts here and there and even see bit of fur sitting loosely on her coat, waiting to fly up my nose.
Somehow, even though it remains extremely cold this winter, her system must be adjusting to the increasing light. Why an extra hour of minimal, low, winter light can make a difference to an indoor cat, I know not. Perhaps that isn't even the cause; maybe it is just coincidental. Maybe I am just doing that human thing of trying to make connections and seeing cause and effect where there is only randomness.
Meanwhile . . . for your amusement . . .
I've noticed Lizzie (who is a splitting image of Lacey) is starting to shed more, too. I have no idea why because we're in no heat wave!
ReplyDeleteIt's a quirk of nature.
DeleteYou just made me sneeze....
ReplyDeleteAhh, you're one of those. Actually, I also have a slight cat allergy that I live with.
DeleteLet's hope Lacey is right!
ReplyDeleteI concur, but we are not experiencing much of a shift yet.
DeleteCats always do everything on their own schedule... including shedding.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what dogs are doing?
Deletelol. Great meme. I hope Lacey is in tune with the seasons. Enough of this bitter cold already!
ReplyDeleteIt’s not quitting, is it?
DeleteI recently saw a map which indicated that you all up north of me are actually seeing a greater time increase in daylight hours than we are...each day more time is light for you than for me. It's ok, I didn't have to deal with all that snow. You may be spot on about just the light increase rather than temperature indicating season shift.
ReplyDeleteYes, I’ve seen that too. It happens faster up north.
DeleteYes, I think it's just the light. Funny that she's shedding her warm winter coat while it's still so cold. But since she's indoors, she's fine anyway!
ReplyDeleteI am convinced that it is primarily an adaptation to light, at least for an indoor cat.
DeleteI saw that one. So true. That hour makes a difference to me. It cheers both of us to have the light last until almost supper time. So, maybe Lacey is celebrating by having a shed? Interesting speculation. I will ask the daughter who teaches this stuff.
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