Pet's details 

Name: Sidhu
Breed: Tabby Cat
Age: 3+
Owner: Ahalya Ravendran

What's the significance of the name you've given him/her?

I personally liked the name, after watching a movie and thought I would name my son so. But this cute cat is like my little child, so I named him Sidhu.

What is a typical day like for Sidhu?

He wakes up with my mom, who wakes up first in our home, eats his breakfast and asks to go out. Then he goes out of the house, and comes back again home. He comes to our room and wakes us up. He then sleeps sometimes, play with his toys, go out and play with other cats around. He hangs out in the house and plonks himself on the sofa, most of the time. He also likes listening to rock music too.

What are mealtimes and bathtimes like?

Daily meal routine and bath times are as follows.

Meal Times (Main Food)

Breakfast 6:00 am
Lunch 1:00 pm
Dinner 7:00pm
Milk 10:00 am
Milk 4:00 pm
Bathtimes (twice a week) 10:00 am

Does he do anything out of the ordinary that fascinates you?

Whenever he wants to leave home, he’ll go and try to open the door on his own standing on his two legs. He has seen us doing it to open the door, so basically he thinks he can do the same!  He also makes sure that he is next to someone when at home all the time, instead of staying alone. He walks on the edges of the balcony looking for his friends too. He comes to the bedroom, in the morning, wakes you up and stays up watching you until you've finished brushing your teeth.

What annoys him the most?

He wants food as soon as he comes home and he gets really annoyed if we don’t give it to him. He also hates us using mobile phones and laptops. He used to come and sleep over the laptop or books to make sure we pat him.

What is his most favourite fun time activity?

He loves playing with his little swirling toy. He gets overjoyed trying to catch them. He almost loves all athletic activities such as high jump and long jump n getting his toy if we keep it away.

What is the naughtiest thing he has done?

He tried going out of the window and got stuck in a sheet, from where he could neither come back nor jump to the ground.

How did you find him?

My father brought him home after my Advanced Level studies, for me to have a companion.

What is he most afraid of?

He is most scared of the smell of Vicks, strange, and I wonder why!

How does he react when you returned home after a long day?

He gets super excited looking at me, comes to me, stretches his legs over my jeans and stands up so that I could carry him.

What's makes him the best?

Because, he shows love in all the possible ways and keeps me happy with his ‘meow’.

What was the most unforgettable moment and you shared with him?

It was once, when everybody left home and I forgot and left my key too. So I had to wait outside the house and he was just sitting inside near the door, making sure that I was fine outside. He is such an adorable cat!

By Eshani Seneviratne