Every time Alan is away for work and I want to have a few minutes for myself to grab a shower or something I have to leave Mavis with something to keep her occupied.
Since we lost Suky, who was her comfort and a continual calming presence, Mavis has hated being left on her own when she's wide awake and she knows that only one of us is around. She's okay if Ginger is in her line of sight and she's quite happy when she's tired enough to go into a deep sleep, but first thing in the morning especially she likes company or something to keep her entertained.
So I turn to 'mousey, mousey' ... as Mavis knows it.
Ginger recently discovered the joys of mousey mousey too. 😄
Yesterday morning ... glued to the box.
Here's what they were watching then.
The channel is actually called 'The Secret Life of My Hamster', but to Mavis it will always be 'mousey, mousey'. It's fascinating watching a bit of it and seeing the lengths the guy goes to to make scenes for the hamster to move through is amazing, but the soundtrack is enough to drive me mad. Luckily I'm usually in the shower while the adventures go on.
Sue xx
Lol! That's brilliant although I'm with you on the music and sound effects!! Glad Mavis is comforted by mousey mousey :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, the music is dire after a while isn't it, but if it keeps her occupied then I'm happy. :-)
DeleteAwwww, that's so funny, genius idea.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
I found it quite by accident a couple of years ago, but I didn't need to use it as a 'babysitter' when we had Suky to keep Mavis company. Suky used to love it too though. :-)
DeleteThis is so lovely. We have 3 cats and frequent visiting cats that we look after while their mums and dads are on holiday. I searched videos for cats a while ago on YouTube, and found some wonderful ones, which keep our furry friends mesmerised. It keeps us entertained too when they keep disappearing round the back of the TV to "find" the creatures on the screen!!😃 Alison in Leeds
ReplyDeleteOh, I used to have a cat called Pippy that did that. He would also wait for the horses to cross the finish line in a race and try to catch them, and (when televisions were so much wider) he would sit on top and try and 'pot' the snooker balls. :-)
DeleteAren't our animals funny?! Betty is an avid watcher of wildlife programmes.....the cat we had years ago loved the snooker programmes and always tried to catch the balls!
ReplyDeleteSnap, see the answer above, my cat Pippy did that too. :-)
DeleteAs a treat I let my cat, Susie watch YouTube on my phone - video for cats. Birds, rodents and it really catches her interest big time. She purrs loud and it keeps her interest for quite a long time. Food for her brain!
ReplyDeleteYes, Mavis can focus in on the phone too, she's the only animal I've had that's been able to do that. :-)
DeleteThat's gorgeous! I didn't know such things existed, I may have to show William! xxx
ReplyDeleteOh yes, you need to show him. It's just the thing for his Winter viewing. :-)
DeleteAw bless Mavis she must miss having her 'partner in crime' so much. But what a brilliant idea to let her watch her fave tv, whilst you are busy...lol...
ReplyDeleteOh they both still really miss Suky. Mavis ears prick up whenever we say Suky's name and she looks at us hopefully, and Ginger still has stints of waiting under my car for Alan to come home from a doggy walk with both dogs.
DeleteAw, bless, xxx The things we do for our fur-babies 😘
ReplyDeleteI know!! I stand in the shower trying hard not to focus on that dreadful music. :-)
DeleteAs a JRT mum myself I never tire of seeing Mavis. You’ve given her such a good life after her terrible early start. From turning up on your doorstep on a stormy night. Her kidnapping. Her miraculous return! She’s had me on the edge of my seat. Just look at that white, little old lady face now. It could have been so different. Bless her.
ReplyDeleteAnd bless you and Alan for taking such good care of her.
Anna.
She gets so many people coming towards here when we are out and about saying 'What a wonderful old doggy ... how old is she?'. Her white face gives her away, although she's straight back into playful mode when she meets up with any puppies. She's had a good life for the last ten years for sure, and lots of playmates.
DeleteWhat a great way of making Mavis happy. I am sure both Ginger and Mavis appreciate your putting their favourite show on.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
They absolutely love it, it's nice to see them enjoying something together.
DeleteThat's so amazing that they will both watch a TV show!
ReplyDeleteAll our dogs bar one have been able to watch and enjoy television. Rosy, the JR just couldn't focus on the picture although she did react to all the sounds.
DeleteI can't believe I've just sat here watching 'Mousey Mousey' for . . erm . . . quite a while. *blush* It's fascinating to see that amazing set-up that keeps the hamster so active and interested. I wonder how much space the whole thing takes up? Love that shot of Ginger and Mavis utterly enthralled by their TV programme.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit to watching quite a lot of Mousey Mousey the first few visits I made to the site. He makes so many different 'scenarios' I guess he recycles bits of some of them. He's making a lot of money via his hamsters so it's quite a lucrative 'career'!!
DeleteThis is hilarious! I always crack up when I see my dog watching tv. I think it's so fascinating :)
ReplyDeleteThey do look so cute when watching tv don't they, it's fascinating to watch them enjoying it. 😀
DeleteAw Mavis and Ginger both enjoying mousey mousey 🩷 We would play a Lizard YouTube video for our 2 new kittens when they first arrived🐈 The things we do for our much loved pets 😉
ReplyDeleteI remember having a 'cat channel' playing on my television years ago for my four cats to watch and not a one of them could see the picture properly, they reacted to the noises birds made, but completely ignored the goldfish swimming around.
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