Why I am Not Answering Questions for Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
Today is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day and I am taking a strong and defiant stance and not allowing it here. Instead, I am going to ask my cats a question, because I really need the answer to something. And before any fur starts to fly, let me assure you I am not being mean or unfair.
My cats rule the roost 100%. There are no questions to answer for them. Whatever they want, they get. Whenever they want it, they get it. So what’s to answer? Can we take up more room on your bed so you can’t get comfortable? Of course my darlings. Can we sit in your office chair so you are forced to find other seating? Why yes, don’t even bother to ask – whatever you want, I’m here to serve your every whim and desire. I think you get the idea…
So what I’d like to know, is that box, that really large and obtrusive one that’s in front of the TV armoire – you know the one, the one that came to the house about 4 months ago when we were asked to do a review of Katris Cat Scratching Furniture. Could you let me know when you think it would possibly be okay to remove it from the living room and throw it away?
Oh look! A box for us! Thanks for the best gift ever!
Oh – there’s something inside the box! We’ll just pose here nice as can be! Isn’t this the best piece of scratching furniture ever!
Okay! She’s not looking anymore… As you were!
There are a gazillion pet beds, cat trees, cat condos, cat pillows, cat baskets, and more that you can nap on, including the Katris scratcher. Is there a particular reason that box is your favorite? It’s so banged up and worn out that the middle is permanently sagged from your weight.
What’s that? When I am going to give up my old, ratty pair of sweat pants that I wear nearly every day? Hmmm…. You know what, the more I think of it, the more I realize just how much that box looks perfect right where it is!
Oh… Never mind… I get it. You needed a place for Angry Bird. Wouldn’t want to make him mad, would we? Let’s just keep the box where it is and consider the question sufficiently answered.
How is it in your house today? Are you answering lots of questions for your cats?
If you enjoyed this post, please check out A Game of Katris and Mouse – Cat Scratching Furniture that is Fun and Practical. It was my original review of the Katris product, as tested out by my willing and able feline family.
For detailed information on why providing outlets for your cats to scratch is so important to their health and well-being, and why declawing can be so dangerous, please read Scratching the Surface on Declawing Cats and Trying to Uncover the Reality of Martha Stewart’s Opinion on the Controversial Subject
That was a good question- sorry the box stays. I just had to get rid of 2 boxes, I was sick of tripping on them because I am clutzy.
Yeah, the box stays…
Maybe the only question you have to answer is: What would you like to do today my sweet kitties? 🙂 Beautiful post, I enjoy seeing your glorious family – they warm my heart!
Awww… thank you MattieDog – such a sweet comment! Purrs!
Questions? no. demands.. yes..
Exactly.
Great post, Callie the Cat would live this! Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
Thanks Spencer! You have a great weekend too!
You are kings and queens of the castle
Lily & Edward
Finally, Two French Bulldogs, someone understands our place in life!
guys…..de box never will & never shuld….. go a way…EVER….
that BURD tho….iz a hole…..other……storee……
heerz two an orangespine unicorn fish kinda week oh end ♥♥♥
tabbies – somehow I think that box will grow old and grey like me. As far as the BURD, I’ll have to see if other arrangements can be made, like the bottom of the litter box!
Good question! We have a gianormous box that we don’t want our Mom to get rid of either even though she threatens to do that at least eleventy times a week!
Yeah… every time the human trips over our box, we get the same threat. As if…
You mean boxes have to be thrown away? Oh Nooooo! All Boxes am mine! ifns you dont want dat box, me will takes dat.
-Lil Bear,
who claims all boxes.
Well, it’s good to know the box would have a good home if needed. Thanks Katie Kat and Lil Bear!
Thanks for the chuckle. Aren’t the things inside the boxes just there to help transport the box to the house?
Hmmm… yes, I think you might be on to something, Kristen!
Typical cats really – it’s all about the box. We usually wait till ours are saggy, chewed and then discreetly remove them from the lounge.
Pawesome Cats – we tried the discreet thing…Didn’t work! Box – 1, Us – 0
That definitely looks like an excellent box!
Absolutely!
They have weird preferences sometimes! Out of all of the soft surfaces available, why does Mr. N choose to use a book as a pillow?
Yes… the mysterious of life Tenacious Little Terrier!
The box has only been there for 4 months? We started blogging 9 1/2 years ago. Soon afterwards we won a prize in a quiz from Grr, Midnight and Cocoa. The prize came in a nice Flynn sized box (too small for Eric) and was filled with shredded paper. Can you believe we still have that box and Flynn still sleeps in it most days!
9 1/2 years… Yikes… We sure do have some catching up to do, Flynn! That’s quite the high bar you’ve set!
Your house is exactly like mine! My three cats rule . At one point before Christmas, we had three ratty boxes of various sizes in our family room!
Nope! Cody had a strong stance today. BTW cute post!
They are definitely lucky cats!
Miss Deb, the answer to the question of when you can get rid of the box is never.
Love,
Lexy
It seems that there were two gifts: the box and the gift to review! Those cats, man; they’re pretty smart! (Not to mention ADORABLE!)
HAHA LOVE IT. my cats are the same way. I buy them a cat bed, they use the dirty clothes as a bed. We build them climbing shelves they use the book shelves to climb. Between them and the dogs, we are not in charge of our house!
Geat posty. Hope you all are stayin’ wamr. Have a gweat weekend
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi