Dear Cat, Some House Rules .....

[Bethy_boo]

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!

[YvonnePhoto]

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!

[Bethy_boo]

Oh yes to 8 & 10!!

[amackenzie85]

Love it, that's Toby down to a T lol

[Musicalife]

Great thread, and I love the extensive list above. Can I add one of my own?

No 35,402 - the wardrobe is for storing my clothes and shoes, not for you to sneak in when I didn't realise you were in the room, make yourself comfortable amongst my shoe boxes, then hammer on the door to be let out 2 hours later when I am alone in the house and think I'm being burgled.

[H&SWells]

this brilliant , dont know how i missed it before - my two do so many of those things