Gee, I guess Nico is getting old
By snowy
@snowy22315 (213317)
United States
October 9, 2026 8:55am CST
He just doesn't have the same level of enthusiasm about squirrels as he used to. I mean he will watch them in the back if he hears or sees one, but I was trying to get him interested in one on the porch this morning, and he wouldn't even jump up to see it. I know he knew it was there. He finally went over to a couple of windows and looked out, but mostly the only thing he has been really wanting to do consistenly is sit on my lap. He isn't sick, he just wants to chill it seems.
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@snowy22315 (213317)
• United States
7h
No, he's only 8. He goes by sound when the squirrels are around most of the time.
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@wolfgirl569 (140997)
• Marion, Ohio
8h
Fuzzy figured out he can't catch the birds outside so he isn't as interested now
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@snowy22315 (213317)
• United States
8h
There was one standing on a box and you could see his tail and squirrel butt from the window..and he didn't jump up to see it...go figure..I think birds would be a bigger hit.
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@snowy22315 (213317)
• United States
15h
Well, as you know chichaua's live for a long time. It isn't unusual for them to hit 20. Of course cats can too. I have had a couple of long lived ones. Usually that isn't the norm for me though.
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@AmbiePam (130344)
• United States
15h
@snowy22315 Annabelle lived to 11, but yes, fortunately chihuahuas can live a very long time.
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@snowy22315 (213317)
• United States
8h
@AmbiePam Jax is about 16 I think..he has dementia. but he knew who I was..when I saw him in September. Friend is coming down here next week.. I should have him bring Jax, but Jax has to be taken outside a lot..I will wait until son can come down with him.
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@snowy22315 (213317)
• United States
14h
I wish I had more wildlife to entertain him. He isn't that interested in deer. They would have to come up and look in he window for him to enjoy them I think.2 people like this
@snowy22315 (213317)
• United States
14h
@LadyDuck Yeah, he does find that exciting. The birds don't generally come near the porch though. They are off in the trees. I can hear one out there now, but he isn't that close.
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@LadyDuck (504695)
• Italy
14h
@snowy22315 - I am sure he would like to see more birds coming close to the window.
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@snowy22315 (213317)
• United States
15h
He is always wanting something, but that is not unusual. He has always been a demanding little cuss.
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@snowy22315 (213317)
• United States
2h
@rakski HE used to sit quietly on his cat tree and watch the squirrels now it is all day wanting food or lap. Occasionally he WILK take as nap in the couch or under the table.
@Marilynda1225 (92367)
• United States
15h
Maybe Nico just wants some mommy cuddles. It's sad when we see our pets start to slow down.
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@JudyEv (389201)
• Rockingham, Australia
5h
He's not usually one for sitting quietly on your lap, is he?
