Even for Effie the Brave, the leap from the top of the 5′ 6″ – high refrigerator, across a 54″ gap, to the top of the 7′ 1″ – high pantry, is daunting. But it’s her morning leap, and she’s made it every time.
My steady-nerved husband captured the mid-air leap; I shot the post-landing “Well yeah” moment.
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What on earth!!! Even for a cat this is a hell of a long jump O.O
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And the little aerobat is pretty small!
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s….Super Effie!
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Yes, it’s Effie! Strange visitor from another planet who came to earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. . .!
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Lmao!
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You think it’s funny, but it’s tough keeping Kryptonite out of her reach!
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o.o now what material would act like Kryptonite to a cat alien? Water 😉 xD
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That theory remains untested. . . .
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Oliver would jump and hide. Nubia might not be from the same planet as she loves water… I always have to stop her from joining me in the shower because it’s a pain if she gets wet… She doesn’t like towel drying ;(
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Too cute! Effie ignores the shower, so I assume that, except for turning on faucets for a drink (it must be better than bowls, even though I replenish them often with fresh water), she’s not into water.
Don’t tell Lex Luther, but Effie’s kryptonite is having to ride in the car.
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Both of mine actually don’t mind car journeys. Unless it goes near the guy with the awful job title that starts with a V 😉
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Effie isn’t so discerning about *where*–just *in* is terrible.
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I like how you caught her mid-leap as well! I saw a programme that told you the science behind the vertical jumps they do, something to do with the flexible spine and where the shoulder blades are attached. Charlie is a shoulder rider and will quite happily jump straight at me…can be a little off-putting to people when I answer the door wearing a cat, her tail curled around my head like a furry bandana!
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My husband took the leap shot–he has quicker reflexes and steadier nerves. 🙂
Charlie sounds adorable, as long as she’s not too heavy! ❤
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She’s quite a hefty little madam, but luckily not our biggest cat. That’s Tooty, our younger black cat, but she’s a lot taller at the shoulder too- I’m thankful for small mercies!
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And the big ones, I’m sure!
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She’s a real athlete! I love cats’ grace and elegance and how they make these leaps seem totally effortless!
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She actually even makes gearing-up moves and makes a visual assessment, looking up and down, before each take-off. It’s remarkable , the preparation for every jump. Cats are amazing, no question.
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