This is kind of cute. Itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s from the book 250 Things You Can Do to Make Your Cat Adore You by Ingrid Newkirk. Itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s a test in chapter 15, “How Adorable Are You From Your Catâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s Point of View?†The title of the chapter reveals the purpose of the test. Give one point for each that can be answered “Yesâ€. Some have been edited or paraphrased for brevity.
1. I have spayed/neutered my cats.
2. I never let my cats out unattended (two points if an escape-proof yard or other cat exercise area is provided).
3. I always keep the litterbox impeccably clean.
4. I am always on time with meals.
5. I keep a cat carrier and my vetâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s number handy.
6. My cats can see out of at least one window.
7. I know the signs of cystitis.
8. I take time to play with my cat every day.
9. I never forget to kiss my cat goodbye (two points if you never leave home).
10. I always remember to bring home a present.
11. I never smoke in the presence of my cat.
12. I give my cat fresh water and scrub the bowls every day.
13. I always keep the dryer door closed and check for cats before using it.
14. I have provided for my cat in case of my death.
15. There is a sticker on my front door that reads IN CASE OF FIRE OR EMERGENCY, PLEASE RESCUE MY ____ CATS.
16. My cat always wears a collar with ID.
17. I never declaw my cats.
18. I never board my cat away from home when I go away.
19. I never send my cat to an outside grooming shop.
20. I never allow my vet to keep my cat overnight.
21. I never fly my cat in the cargo hold of a plane.
22. I never make a noise when my cat is resting.
23. I never yell or swear at my cat.
24. I never fail to answer when my cat says something to me.
25. I never throw my cat off the bed or furniture.
26. I would never give my cat away to someone else.
27. I would never leave children, strangers, or unreliable people in charge of my cat.
28. I would never give my cat an aspirin.
1. I have spayed/neutered my cats.
2. I never let my cats out unattended (two points if an escape-proof yard or other cat exercise area is provided).
3. I always keep the litterbox impeccably clean.
4. I am always on time with meals.
5. I keep a cat carrier and my vetâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s number handy.
6. My cats can see out of at least one window.
7. I know the signs of cystitis.
8. I take time to play with my cat every day.
9. I never forget to kiss my cat goodbye (two points if you never leave home).
10. I always remember to bring home a present.
11. I never smoke in the presence of my cat.
12. I give my cat fresh water and scrub the bowls every day.
13. I always keep the dryer door closed and check for cats before using it.
14. I have provided for my cat in case of my death.
15. There is a sticker on my front door that reads IN CASE OF FIRE OR EMERGENCY, PLEASE RESCUE MY ____ CATS.
16. My cat always wears a collar with ID.
17. I never declaw my cats.
18. I never board my cat away from home when I go away.
19. I never send my cat to an outside grooming shop.
20. I never allow my vet to keep my cat overnight.
21. I never fly my cat in the cargo hold of a plane.
22. I never make a noise when my cat is resting.
23. I never yell or swear at my cat.
24. I never fail to answer when my cat says something to me.
25. I never throw my cat off the bed or furniture.
26. I would never give my cat away to someone else.
27. I would never leave children, strangers, or unreliable people in charge of my cat.
28. I would never give my cat an aspirin.
