Finally! My person left the room long enough for me to take over her laptop and get a good blog post written. Not that her posts aren’t good but I know mine will be so much better. My name is Peanut. I am a 10 year old, male, black and white short hair cat. I actually prefer to be described as a tuxedo cat as my appearance is very important to me. I spend a considerable amount of my waking hours grooming.
It is my understanding that my person writes about being happier and having more joy. I guess I will stick to her topic and give you people some tips on how to keep your cats happy and joyful. My dog pal Hurt (may he pee on infinite hydrants in doggy heaven) wrote a similar post a while ago that you humans seemed to like. So here are my tips.
- Keep the crunchies coming and the wet food too. Cat’s are independent creatures who take care of themselves but one thing we cannot do is open cans of food or get the box or bag of crunches out of the cabinet. Now if you leave the box or bag of crunchies on the floor or where I can get to it I will just help myself. Honestly, it just works better for everyone if you keep crunchies available all the time and put out the wet food out on time, I repeat, ON TIME. That way no one has to clean up ripped up cat food bags and boxes and no one has to have sore ankles from your kitty gently reminding you with their teeth that dinner is late.
- Give us toys. I know the K9s have a significant share of the pet toy market but us cats like them too. Now one of the benefits of sharing your home with a feline is that we have inexpensive taste. My toy preference is for balls of used foil and the plastic tabs from cartons of juice. When my person is feeling generous I love feather toys or ones that I can bat around like this ball in the tube One day I’m going to get that ball out of there.
- Share the bed. I know you think it’s your bed but who are we kidding. You sleep in it what 8 hours a day if your lucky. Who do you think is sleeping in it the other 16 hours? Us cats that’s who.
- Don’t neglect our wardrobe. Like I said my appearance is important to me. I keep my fur shinny and clean always. But I love switching things up every now and then with a new collar. I like a little bling on my collars. A preference for shinny things is something me and my person have in common. Now in addition to my collars my wardrobe also includes a couple of outfits. Yes they make cat clothing too. That’s right clothes aren’t just for dogs anymore. Now your cat may not be as progressive as I am when it comes to clothing so proceed with caution. My preference is to save my clothing for Halloween and other holidays. My person knows not to overdue it.
Add caption - Help us feel safe and secure. The best way to help your cat feel safe and secure is to give them bags and boxes that are just the right size. I tell you from experience, they will snuggle on in.
- Give us attention and affection. Now I know us cats are proud of our independence. But that doesn’t mean we don’t want rubs and stuff. We just want them when we are in the mood. We may not always come when you call our name. But we do like our people and will show it when we are ready. Don’t be surprised when we wind our bodies around your legs or find our way onto your lap when you lease expect it. That is your cue to initiate rubs. My preference is under the chin, behind the ears, and on the top of the head.
- Keep us healthy. Honestly I don’t even want to include this tip but I want my person to like and publish this post when she discovers it on her laptop. Keep us healthy by taking us to the vet. I hate the vet. I’m not going to even pretend that I like it. I scream my head off as soon as my person sets foot outside of the house with me in the carrier. (Side note, I used to love getting in the carrier until she kept taking me to the vet every time I was in it). However my person insists that I must go and get a check up. Do you know where they put that thermometer??? I don’t even want to think about it.
There you have it. If you stick to these tips especially numbers 1-6 and only number 7 as needed your cat will be as happy and joyful as me.
How do you guys keep your cats happy?
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Peanut, you are adorable! Thanks for posting this entry. I love the matching photos, too.
I've got to work #7 in for our Louie. Thanks for the reminder, Peanut! Keep Arlett happy, okay dude? High paw!
My daughter wants a pet so bad. But my answer is still no. However, it is always wise to keep your pets healthy an happy.
We want a pet so bad…and cats are adorable when they are yound. Everyone wants a dog but I still am considering the other.
I am not a cat person, but it is so important to keep pets healthy. This is a good list for giving your cat some TLC.
I don't have a cat and kind of scared of them. This is a good list maybe they just need some love and attention!
I grew up with cats. They loved simple things. A warm blanket, rolls of yawn and paper bags were there favorotes. Thus would also sit on the window sill and people watch. The entire neighborhood knew our cats by name and would call out to them in passing. So funny.
Cute post! Lol reminded me of my friend's old cat. Even after I house sat, he came up to me when he was hungry.
I'm anti cats but this post is really funny. My daughter keeps asking for a dog and while I like them that isn't happening either. lol I secretly think all the animals want to take over. hahahaha
My son wants a pet so bad… We are considering a cat. I am totally afraid of them…lol
This was a great post! My cat loves rubbing her face along the corner of my laptop while I am typing, lol. 😀
Ha, super cute post. I'm allergic to cats so can't be around them too long, but I do like them from afar lol.
I love cats more than I love dogs the hubs won't cooperate with me so we can have one of each so we gets none. I love cats though they are simple and I don't have to walk them
Hi! Saw your post at the SITS Sharefest. Your cat looks exactly like mine! I loved your post – this is the first time my family has had a cat and we love her. If only I could get her to let me clip her nails!