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National "Answer Your Cat's Questions" Day
The calendar is full of special days, isn't it? So why not a few cat days too?
Today was "Answer Your Cat's Questions Day". At first glance, it seems like a silly, even humorous occasion. Perhaps the topic for a funny cartoon to share on Facebook. However, pause to think about this, as a cat lover, and you soon realize this is actually a good chance to heighten our sensitivity to our cats' needs and wants. To answer them, you first have to figure out what your cat would ask, and that means trying to come across the species boundary and try to think like a cat. Never a bad thing, in my book, and always a chance to better understand the world from a feline perspective.
Feel free to add the feline response to that answer as well. Humor is appreciated, but not necessary. Let's make this one into a fun contest - I'll randomly choose one reply and the winner will get a copy of Pam Johnson-Bennett's excellent book - Think Like a Cat!
I'll start with my own version. Use this format for your replies, and let's give it a week to see what our members come up with (yes, you do have to be a registered member, but that's free and easy!)
My cat Mishmish would ask: "Why do I have to share my household with that annoying cream tabby?"
My answer: "He's been your adopted brother for 13 years now, he's not going away anytime soon. We rescued him and gave him a home because we felt you needed a playmate when you were a kitten, and well, he needed to be rescued. He's here to stay."
Her response: "I was done playing with him 12 and a half years ago. As far as I'm concerned he's been a nuisance ever since. Oh well, as long as we have separate food dishes."
Your turn now - please use the comment form to add your entry:
My answer: "You big baby, you were only in there for five minutes. Anyways, it serves you right. Maybe next time you won't run into the closet when I'm putting away my coat and shoes."
His Response: "You're a big fat liar! You're just jealous because you have to work and I get to lay around all day"
Me:"I have to hoover up all your fur that you leave behind,especially on my bed"
Smartie:"Well that's great,you moan you're cold,I try and leave you an extra layer of warmth on your bed and you moan"
My answer: "Because you insist on falling asleep as soon as I need to use the rest room or shift my leg"
Her response: "I'm so cute when i sleep you should let me be and hold it!"
Me: "What?"
Monet: "Exactly"
My answer: Because there are dangers you have no idea about. There are vehicles in the road, wild animals in the woods, and people who are mean to cats.
Oliver's response: But mommy, you wouldn't let anything happen to me!
Me: Oh Princess, that would be just cruel, shame on you, and plus Wendall is not feral.
Perla's response: OH YES, momma, he IS feral!!! It happens at night when you are sleeping. LOL LOL
My answer: Sometimes Noodles is spot on with her! There have been times my DD was doing something seriously irritating to me and Noodles will walk by and give her a swat on the leg and DD stops! I'm amazed watching the 2 of them interact. I think she really thinks of DD as a kitten! Who would have thought I'd find my cats to be so helpful in teaching my child right from wrong like that?
Me: Errands and stuff.
Larry: Why? All you need to do is nap and eat and use the litter box. It keeps me perfectly happy and I never have to go out!
Me: No
Midnight: Wait a minute you don't go to the vet every time you go out? Then why do I have to?
I purr softly and say, "when I'm sure it won't be 'a salt and battery' dinner."
Me: Monster wasn't as strong as you are and went to Rainbow Bridge where she's healthy and playing and waiting for all of us.
Harley: Ok....ummm....that means I can play with her toys here right?
(seriously, since Monster has gone to RB, the only toy Harley wants to play with is her mylar crinkle balls)
Me: Meeeeooow-wooow-Wow! Reee! Reeeooooww! Arrrghhh-row.
Tech Cat 2: I really sound like that when I'm running around??? Then that's how I laugh. I'm laughing too! :)
Me: Now, Cali, you know boys need a good home, too. Hercules and Gavin are really very sweet, so play nice.
Cali: Play with them? Does that mean I can bat them across the floor like I do my toys?
Me - Thank you for the gift but you know how sad I get when I see creatures in this condition.
Joji - Okay, next time I'll bring a live one...
My answer would be: Danny is not used to being around other kitties who aren't trying to steal his food, his favorite safe places to nap. He was out side on his own for years - no food in a clean bowl for him, no clean water, no comfy bed, no one giving him kisses and tummy tickles, no one talking to him as a real little fur being with the right to be listened to and treated with kindness. We have started to introduce you to him, you are doing so well! You don't strike back if he hisses at you, or when he raises a paw and swats at you. He's protecting his new safe place, and has never had a kitty friend. We hope with time, that is what you will become for him.
My answer: Cause she's not a scardy cat who runs and hides when I stomp
Nutter Butter: Touche
My answer: Keat Keat, this was my pillow first! Just because I bottle fed you and love you oh so much, does not mean I will give you my entire pillow. While I do think it is cute that you curl up around my head every night, I will not give up sleeping on a pillow so that you can have the whole thing. Sharing is caring.