Thread: Dear Cat, Some House Rules .....

..... please observe them (as if)

The toilet is neither a water bowl, a swimming pool or a cat bed, please keep out / off it. Refusing to get out of the toilet when I need to use it is another big no no.

The kitchen is not self service. I will feed you regularly there is no need for you to help yourself. Also as you have learnt to open the fridge would you mind learning to close it again please.

My dinner plate is not an extention of your food bowl. I don't put my hands in your food so would appreciate your not putting your paws in mine.

It is actually my bed, I don't mind sharing but would appreciate some room. Stealing pillows and attempting to dig through the quilt are not acceptable behaviour. Dropping toys on me as I attempt to sleep should be avoided. I have a perfectly good alarm clock it is not necessary for you to swipe at my nose when you think I should get up.

Any household item that should have water in it should not have a cat in it. This includes sinks, baths, buckets etc.

Just because I go in the kitchen does not automatically mean you are going to get fed.

Your presents in my shoes are not necessary.

I am imposing a speed limit inside the house. There is no need to run everywhere at top speed. 20lb of cat thumping into your legs does actually hurt a lot.

The mop is not a cat toy.

It is normal to walk on top of the stairs not climb the underside swiping at ankles.

Balancing on top of the tv with your tail covering half the screen is no longer funny.

Anyone coming to the door it not necessarily the enemy and does not have to be hissed at.

Feel free to add. ...