As you know, Mom and Dad have that ridiculous “Four Paws on the Floor” rule, which means we’re not allowed on the furniture. Now being a good boy myself, I never break that rule. Asa, on the other paw, prior to his eye surgery was a rebel and would frequently jump up on the couch or the guest room bed, when he thought no one was watching.
Well Mom was watching all those years, and she never said a word to Dad. It was their little secret.
Anyways, since February following Asa’s surgery to have his left eye removed due to GRPU, he stopped jumping up onto his two favorite spots. This made Mom very sad. Even when we visited Grandma, where the Four Paws on the Floor rule doesn’t apply, it took a lot of coaxing to get Asa up onto her Golden couch. A place he use to immediately jump and settle in for visits.
However, recently Mom heard a familiar noise from the guest room. She peeked around the corner, and much to her joy and delight, there was Asa on the bed! It was the first time since the surgery that he’s had the confidence to take that leap of faith with his new depth perception.
Was he confused when Mom rushed in and hugged him, praising him for being a good boy? Absolutely! After all there is that pesky Four Paws on the Floor rule he should be following. But once Asa realized Mom was celebrating, he did the best happy dance on the guest room bed, followed by a hesitant but brave leap off the bed!
Asa still hasn’t attempted this on the couch, but that’s alright. Maybe for once he’ll respect that rule like I do. But if he does get up there too, I can guarantee there will be more hugs and happy dancing!
