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

As there are lots of new members I thought I'd get this thread up and running again and would add ...

The Ice Cream is mine; I really don't care if its banana flavour get your paws, whiskers and tail out - your not getting any .... ok I'll share the banana one but you are so not getting the Bailey's one

-Anything with ice-cubes "in it" is not yours. You can have the ones on the floor or in your bowl.
-We do not need a taste tester for everything we consume. We truly believe what we are eating is not going to kill us.
-Those plants do not belong to you. They are not for chewing on, eating, or digging out and dragging around the house. They are pretty and meant to be visually enjoyed.
-The door to the outside world is not safe. Please don't dart out there unless you have supervision.
-The boiling liquid is not something to get up close & personal with. No explanation needed.
-Dishes soaking in the sink with soap is not a healthy food choice.
-The pet door works both ways. Once you go in, you "can" get back out. No need to meow and wait for help.
As always, cuddles, hugs, & huge amounts of kisses to every pet.

Originally Posted by catslave

As there are lots of new members I thought I'd get this thread up and running again and would add ...

The Ice Cream is mine; I really don't care if its banana flavour get your paws, whiskers and tail out - your not getting any .... ok I'll share the banana one but you are so not getting the Bailey's one

We really need to cut the lines of communication between our boys especially as I have noticed you are now buying baby bananna brekkie!!!!

One to add on the ice cream theme....Do not give me evil looks when you discover the ice cream is not bananna I happen to like other flavours too

The food in the container on the kitchen counter is the same food that is in your dish on the floor.
I know because that's where I got it from.

The food in your dish on the floor will not taste any better if you eat it on the kitchen counter.

Leaping from the kitchen table onto my shoulders first thing in the morning whilst I'm wiping surfaces will not get you your breakfast any quicker. In fact, if you get much bigger it will probably send me flying.

When I make a nice packed lunch for the Boy, you should not stand on your hind legs and attempt tug the ham sandwich off the kitchen counter. I do have eyes and can see you.

Jumping from the floor on to my shoulder in order to get to your favourite hidey hole is not acceptable, particularly not when I'm on a work teleconference.

:D

The spare room is out of bounds, we keep it this way so guests can stay in a fluff-free environment. I request that you please not stalk me and wait quietly outside the door when I am in there, and please do not sprint into the room and under the bed the second that I open the door!

One of the funniest and most knowing threads I have read, I need to add my own - not that the little so and so will listen/read of course!

1 - Laptops and desktops are ours, they are not your personal communication tool, warm bed nor gizmo for making strange beeping noises.

2 - The spare room is the one fluff free area of the house, it is NOT your job to change that, please refrain from sneaking in there.

3 - Cups of tea require 'dregs' to be left - they are not left for you to drink, honestly, even if there is no need to leave a bit in the bottom for the 'leaves' anymore - you have your foibles, this is one of ours.

4 - The dogs have unfortunately short tails, it is not their fault, but they do not need them making shorter by you considering them your own personal play thing.

5 - That pretty table in the living room is a valuable antique and much cherished, it is NOT the designated feline play area, especially when you get your claws busy.

6 - Food labelled 'Kitten' is for the kitten, food labelled 'Cat' is for the adults, please stop confusing the two. On the same subject, the food labelled 'dog' is nothing to do with any of you!

7 - Our bed is exactly that - ours - it was expensive, again, it is not your personal play area, OR scratching post - you have several of your own. We also prefer the duvet and throw to actually be on it, not next to it.

8 - I promise, I never leave food, toys or anything else of any feline interest in my handbags, camera bags or briefcases, there is no need for you to keep checking on this.

9 - Vases of flowers are a romantic gesture, not an additional food source, nor a thing to be scattered across the hall floor.

10 - the television is for our viewing pleasure, as to some extent are you, but the two do not mix well, we can only see one at a time, sitting infront of it is not adorable and cute.

11 - you have a litter tray, it is huge, it can't be that difficult to try and ensure your backside is actually in it before using.

12 - that pile of clothes is laundry, not an area for some strategic fur relocation

13 - I appreciate you don't like wine, knocking empty wine glasses off tables will not stop us drinking it - ditto the glass dish for human sweeties, the box that held chocolates, and coffee mugs.

14 - Finally, when there is an odd lump under a blanket or throw, it is nearly always a dog, there is no need to keep walking across it, several times, to see how loud the grumbles get!

I could go on all night.... Good job we love them to bits!

Oh yes to 8 & 10!!