Ten Cat Commandments

[cassiesmom]

When I read #4- remember that I have teeth ... I would add claws! I tried too hard to clip Cassie's one pesky claw on her left foot last night and she let me know she was NOT happy with my doing that.

Which makes me wonder if there should be something about "don't declaw me". Cassie's front paws had already been declawed when I adopted her and I promised the shelter I would not have her back paws declawed. My fur-nephew Milo is not declawed front or back paws. He had to be taught where he could scratch but he has a scratching post and one of those kitty scratchy-boxes that he knows to use. (Sometimes he forgets)

Feed me high-quality food and make sure I have fresh water.
Pet me, love me, and play with me. You are my human and I purr to show you I'm happy that you're with me!

[columbine]

I'm good at recognizing patterns. Be consistent - if I get a treat after every time I get my medicine, I'll take my medicine without complaint.

I don't like change, I like familiarity. If someone else is going to take care of me for a while, introduce us. Let her pet me and give me a treat a few times, and I'll know who she is and not hide from her.

(This list is going to get really long... but then, cat are complex creatures!)

[DJFyrewolf36]

Remus and Spook add:

We can, and will, take every opportunity to get outside. An open window is an open invitation!

[Freedom]

Karen, thanks for sharing. Gave me a very big grin on this Saturday morning! LOL

[catmandu]

And if we enjoy one brand of food, please do not change the brand , as we Cats hate changes we like eating the same thing day in and day out.
Although treats like Roast Chicken and Steak are welcome any time.
We love to have new places to sleep so new furniture is welcome as long as our old bedding goes on top.
At please at least one full dish per Two Cats , there is a limit to our sharing instincts.

[astrid]

Karen, have you been interviewing Sophie?

I'd like to add:
There's no such thing as "your" furniture, "your" keyboard, "your" pillow, "your" blanket or "your" tuna

[catmandu]

From the Found Cats Hotel We Cats go wherever We please and We please wherever We go.