Teddy is top cat in this place.
He is not happy to have another cat taking up space.
He is number one.
He has standards that will not be undone.
So in photos here around
Jack is in the background.
Linking to
Lost In Translation’s Thursday’s Special
prompt Background
and
Uncharted’s Six Sentence Stories
prompt Standards
Patricia's Place 
Teddy the Alpha Cat! Cannot interfere with nature. While his dominance is respected, he will be a good kitty. Jack understands. Blessings to you, Patricia…
I don’t know if Jack understands, but he really doesn’t care what Teddy thinks.
Teddy does indeed look like he views that photo bomber in the background as a pain in the furry butt! It’s funny how possessive they can be of their mama’s and how they make faces when someone has the snuggle spot they want. My four do indeed vie for attention and like you, I make sure that each gets their share of TLC. Cats do maintain a hierarchy in the household, each learns it’s place and how to negotiate within those boundaries, at times testing the limits just as Jack does! 🙂
Years ago when I had Dolly she was quite content with just the two of us. Then Henry joined the family and Dolly was very upset. She had dry heaves for days. She learned to tolerate him but she never really accepted him. Poor Henry loved Dolly and tried his best to make her happy. I think there will always be friction between Teddy and Jack, but Jack could care less. Teddy will just have to learn to chill.
What a cute poem – I loved it! And it works perfectly with “background.” Have a great weekend! 🙂
Thanks, Lexa. Always fun when I can make one blog work for more than one hop.
hahaha, ‘poor’ Jack, always in a shadow. well, that is not always a bad thing. 😉 nice shot
This is true especially when something isn’t quite right and Teddy is thought of first, although it is usually Jack who is the trouble maker.
I smiled at the end, because (and I trust this is how the ‘read’ went for everyone else) only then did I notice Jack…. hey! zoe! stop stealing my Comments*
*and the worst variety of Comment theft! the kind where they steal it in advance! lol
Funny how Jack wasn’t noticed at first by some folks when he is quite obvious to me.
I quite enjoyed your rhymes today 🙂 This is a wonderful example of a “menacing” background for Teddy. Thank you, Patricia. It’s lovely to have you join.
Thanks, Paula. Teddy would be quite happy as an only cat while Jack would love to snuggle with Teddy.
Poor Jack is right! Although I’ve never known a cat who wants attention to NOT get it. Beautiful cats.
Jack gets plenty of attention and Teddy does not like it one bit.
Great photo for the challenge, Patricia. I don’t think that Jack misses much of what Teddy does. He obviously keeps a very close eye on him. 🙂
He certainly does annoying Teddy no end.
Teddy, we love you and always will. It is always sad to see someone play second fiddle, though. Hang in there Jack; your day will come.
Don’t worry about Jack, he has his times in the spotlight for sure. He is a funny little cat and knows how to get attention. I think he thinks Teddy is a pain in the butt to be bothered and provoked whenever it suits him.
Poor Jack. I didn’t even notice him until the last line!!!! Both gorgeous guys!
Jack is ok in the background. He knows how to be a pest when he wants attention.