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A Caturday Escapade

July 9, 2016 By: Summer Samba43 Comments

somali cat sleeping on plush red iguana on tall dresser

When my human and I are out of town, we sleep together, but at home, I often leave the bed to Binga and Boodie. Usually I sleep on the top tier of the cat tree in the corner, but I found a new spot the other day! My human is still mystified about how I got up there without waking her up. The only way to reach it is by leaping up from the bed. Incidentally that lump in front of Boodie in the mirror is my human.

Sparkle the Designer cat with plush red iguana

If you are one of the early, early readers of this blog, you may recall when my human brought home this plush red iguana. It was 13 years ago — July, 2003 — and Sparkle was not impressed (yes, that is her in the photo, not me!).

somali cat embarrassed to be on top of plush red iguana on tall dresser

As you can tell I was a little surprised to be caught up there — I expected to be told to get down.

two cats watching somali cat sitting on plush red iguana on tall dresser

It seems like I drew a crowd! But I think they were more interested in breakfast than what my human thought of me sleeping on the plush red iguana on top of the dresser.

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Comments

  1. Carrie says

    November 26, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    Cute! My Wendy likes to get up as high as she can!

    Reply
  2. Catherine lingg says

    November 25, 2020 at 10:32 pm

    What a fun flashback Summer. That jump was impressive

    Reply
  3. Laquetta says

    November 25, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    Love how regal you look up there, like a ruler surveying their domain.

    Reply
  4. Xenabobb says

    June 10, 2019 at 3:17 pm

    Wow! There are a LOT of Boodie-sightings in this post. You look good up there with the lizard, Summer.

    Reply
  5. The Poupounette Gang says

    May 26, 2019 at 2:04 am

    We are not surprised. There is no acrocat like a cat!

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

    Reply
  6. Lesley Castle says

    May 25, 2019 at 10:57 am

    You certainly are in the catbird seat! MOL!

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  7. The kitties of purring pines says

    July 11, 2016 at 4:25 am

    Never tell her how you got there, Summer!

    Reply
  8. Spunky Doodle & Manny Boy says

    July 10, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    Great job on your new spot. High is always good!

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  9. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    July 10, 2016 at 5:07 am

    Wow! You are amazing. What an awesome jump to new heights. Great job. We think the big red iguana might scare some kitties around here, MOL. Love the mirror shots. Pretty cool. Purrs

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  10. The Swiss Cats says

    July 10, 2016 at 2:47 am

    Great spot for a nap ! That iguana looks like a comfy bed. Purrs

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  11. meowmeowmans says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    What a great snoozy spot. That was some awesome, stealthy jumping, Summer! 🙂

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  12. jansfunnyfarm says

    July 9, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    Good job. Always leave the human wondering how you did it.

    Reply
  13. THe Island Cats says

    July 9, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    We think you are very light on your feet, Summer…and have a gentle jump. That’s why your human didn’t know that you got up there.

    Reply
  14. The Florida Furkids says

    July 9, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    What a fun place for a snooze. No wonder you drew a crowd!!!

    The Florida Furkids

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  15. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    July 9, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    That iguana looks like he makes a pretty cozy bed! (And your human isn’t alone, I have a bit of a stuffie problem myself!)

    Reply
  16. Christy paws says

    July 9, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    I think that spot was just waiting for you, Summer.

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  17. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    July 9, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I’d LOVE a Summer Plush!!

    Pretty pictures!! In the first picture, you look like a queen, and very regal!

    Reply
  18. Madi says

    July 9, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    WTG Summer…look at you way up on your throne!!
    Hugs madi your bfff
    PS mom loves the re iguana

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  19. Lola says

    July 9, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Everyone needs an adventure now and then. The iguana looks very comfy.

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  20. Grace says

    July 9, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I see no reason for you not to be on top of the dresser – doesn’t look like there is anything dangerous up there or anything you could break – Humans! so unreasonable.

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  21. Marg says

    July 9, 2016 at 10:34 am

    Summer, now if it was some of the kitties here, we can go straight up walls that are very tall. Bet you just ran right up the front or the side. That does look like such a good place to sleep.

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  22. Katie Isabella says

    July 9, 2016 at 10:09 am

    OH Summer…that lizard would not enjoy a warm welcome here with me cause I’d rather eat them, and I get chances when they slither on in under the front storm door. Not iguanas tho. Heeeee.

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  23. caren gittleman says

    July 9, 2016 at 10:07 am

    so cute and what a great vantage point! I think you got up there from the ledge on the side

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  24. Dragonheart, Merlin, and Devi says

    July 9, 2016 at 9:18 am

    You look very comfortable up there Summer!

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  25. Patty says

    July 9, 2016 at 9:11 am

    It looks to me like you have the best spot in the bedroom. Good for you Summer.

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  26. Toby says

    July 9, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Hey – Simon and I do to our mom exactly what Binga and Bodie are doing to your mom!!! Every morning she tries to sleep in we won’t let her. We must be fed!!!

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  27. mommakatandherbearcat says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Of course you deserve your own throne (red iguana), Summer. Now Boodie, Binga and your human can worship you from below as they should 🙂 You should tel your human it doesn’t matter how you got there … you’re there and that’s all anyone needs to know 🙂 Love the pictures of Binga and Boodie waiting for breakfast 🙂

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  28. Spitty the Kitty says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Does Senor Iggy have a zipper up his back? What’s in there, Summer? Also, your Human does not exactly seem the cute plushie animal type. We want to hear more of this iguana story.

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    • Summer Samba says

      July 9, 2016 at 9:42 am

      She likes plush critters ironically, which is why she has so many of them, and why there’s usually something a little off about them.

      Reply
  29. William's kith & kin says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:50 am

    We think it’s great that you found a brand new napping spot, Summer. Plus, you have a — pardon the expression — bird’s eye view of everything!

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  30. Kitties Blue says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:14 am

    Summer, that appears to us to be a most excellent place to sleep. We are pretty sure at least one of us would spend the night there given the opportunity. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  31. Savannah's Paw Tracks says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:07 am

    We all know you are a very agile cat Summer. Now we know you are also a catlete.

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    • CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

      July 9, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      /\/\ Pretty Cat!!

      Reply
  32. Ellen Pilch says

    July 9, 2016 at 7:52 am

    I wish I had been reading back when the red iguana first appeared.That is funny that Sparkle hated it and you are sleeping on it 🙂 I love the Binga photo bomb. I think Feedly is not showing my posts, I wish I knew how to fix it.

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  33. Brian Frum says

    July 9, 2016 at 6:11 am

    That’s a pretty impressive leap pretty Summer and I’m sure that red iguana was glad to finally have some company!

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  34. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    July 9, 2016 at 4:59 am

    We had never heard of the red iguana Summer.

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  35. Mickey's Musings says

    July 9, 2016 at 3:56 am

    You ‘re a cat ,naturally you know how yo get up there 😉
    Looks comfy.
    Usually when the humans open their eyes it’s a sign for breakfast !
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply
  36. Anne says

    July 9, 2016 at 3:22 am

    Awesome pictures! That’s a beautiful giant cat bed there with such a soft red iguana for a throne. I would consider sleeping there myself.

    Reply
  37. Sammy says

    July 9, 2016 at 2:46 am

    Summer maybe you know how to fly but don’t want your human to know……?? The red iguana bed (!) you found on top of the dresser seems like a great spot to have a snoozer though!

    Hugs, Sammy

    Reply
  38. Miranda, Silver, Dusty and Harvey says

    July 9, 2016 at 2:44 am

    Wow talk about boldly going……

    Reply
  39. toby & leia says

    July 9, 2016 at 2:25 am

    Those are some unique photos too. We don’t think we’ve seen anything quite like them before. Talk about purrrfect mirror timing!

    Reply
  40. Mark's Mews says

    July 9, 2016 at 1:43 am

    We wont tell either, but we can guess well enough.

    Reply
  41. The Poupounette Gang says

    July 9, 2016 at 1:21 am

    That looks like a very cool place to sleep, Summer. We did not know the story of the red iguana, so thanks for sharing that with us!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply

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