March Madness How Cats Climb Trees

If you love cats, sharing makes us purrrr :-)

UPDATED: After a crazy busy week and stir crazy kitties, we got a break in the weather yesterday.

An especially squirrelly Odin said, “The sun is finally out. Come on mom, there are trees to climb and places to go! Let me show you how cats climb trees.”

In a flash, he does his crazy tree sprinting, up down, up down and up to pause at the view. Cats claws are uniquely curved inward to grip the bark of a tree. The climb up is an easy, elegant ballet while the trip down is awkward at best. But what goes up must come down.

Cats shimmy down until they’re close enough to reverse and jump down. The bare branches, bark and tabby stripes created this art of camouflage.

Are you ready for spring?

18 Comments

G

March 4, 2013 at 10:04 AM Reply

I just wanted to let you know that my rescue kitties Shadow and KIKI just nominated catwisdom101 for best meow blog! We are new readers to your blog but are enjoying it and Kiki wants to tell you and Odin that they must be cousins as they look ALOT alike. Kiki has black where Odin has tiger stripes but otherwise they look alike! Maybe Kiki can send Odin a picture so he can see. We have enjoyed reading your blog and really enjoy the product reviews as kiki and shadow love discovering and trying new stuff! Hope our nomination helps!

Cynthia Southern

March 3, 2013 at 1:23 AM Reply

I forgot to mention I love the pictures of Odin too. He sure loves trees and posing too. He looks like such a sweet but independent cat.

Cynthia Southern

March 3, 2013 at 1:22 AM Reply

I nominated Cat Wisdom 101 for all the listed categories. Good luck Layla.

Penelope

March 2, 2013 at 10:36 PM Reply

Wow Odin! You are quite the acrobat!
Kisses
Nellie

The Island Cats

March 2, 2013 at 7:28 PM Reply

Yes yes yes! We are so ready for spring! Odin, you are so lucky that you got to go out and do some tree climbing!

Brian

March 2, 2013 at 7:04 PM Reply

That is very impressive climbing Odin but don’t strain anything pal!

Eric and Flynn

March 2, 2013 at 6:54 PM Reply

Odin is having such fun climbing the tree. We have nominated you for best meow blog.

Kathy

March 2, 2013 at 4:35 PM Reply

Love the pictures of Odin. He is such a beautiful white tabby cat… He reminds me so much of our Gunther.

Katnip Lounge

March 2, 2013 at 3:18 PM Reply

Odin is such an acroCAT! You can tell he’s full of glee…and mischief.

Mary

March 2, 2013 at 2:44 PM Reply

Love that Odin! Good luck with the awards.

Margot C

March 2, 2013 at 12:17 PM Reply

OK, I put you up for Meows!!

sue brandes

March 2, 2013 at 11:54 AM Reply

Great to see Odin outside. He’s sure looks like he’s having fun. My kitties love when I can open a window. We don’t have a safe outdoor space so mine our indoor kitties.

Texas, a cat in New York

March 2, 2013 at 9:21 AM Reply

Beautiful pics of Odin and lovely post!
We are eagerly waiting for spring too!
Purrs

Skeeter and Izzy

March 2, 2013 at 9:19 AM Reply

The Best of the Best guys! We are all sooooooooo ready for some warm sunny days! especially if they aren’t followed immediately by cold and blustery ones. Skeeter and Izzy and their outdoor feral pals Shadow,Sunny, Tiger and Daddy Cat are all ready for Spring ! Luvs Skeeter and Izzy >^..^<

Layla Morgan Wilde

March 2, 2013 at 12:12 PM Reply

Purrs to you guys and the ferals too!

Zee and Zoey - Deb Barnes

March 2, 2013 at 8:41 AM Reply

Love the photos of Odin – the colors and composition are exquisite! Good luck with the nominations – you are certainly worthy of many, many categories!