Does your cat sleep with you?

[emo]

When I lived in my apt Clyde slept with me now that we live with my bf he would prefer it if he didn't sleep with us. For the past couple of weeks I've been sleeping on the couch with Clyde because he would have accidents when he would sleep with us. Once I got the nighttime accidents under control and was ready to sleep in bed again my bf developed a rash on his face and neck. He thought it might be a reaction to Clyde sleeping with us so he cleaned the bedroom and linens and that's when I continued sleeping with Clyde on the couch.

We don't think that Clyde is the cause of the rash but my bf would prefer it if Clyde didn't sleep with us. Since Clyde has pooping out of the box issues I'm concerned about not sleeping with him. I don't want to mess him up more than I have to...but on the same note I would like to sleep in bed with my bf!

Should I just close the bedroom door and let him have the run of the house or should I just close the door to the downstairs like I do when we are at work? I guess I just feel bad because he gets locked up while I'm at work and I think he might enjoy sleeping next to me.

Help! I need some advice! I don't want to be a bad mom! BTW, he seems to be adjusting more each day although he did have an accident and pooped on the floor 2 ft from the litter box. But he did poop in the box this morning!

Any suggestions would be great!

[GILL]

I have trouble sleeping with out 4-5 on the bed. My MIT"S has to cuddle under my arm and make sure that I go to sleep.

[happylabs]

Buddy sleeps at the bottom of the bed, Mamma cat usually sleeps up by my head and Casey my Lab sleeps beside me. I am glad I have a Queen sized bed! Tinker usually comes in at some point during the night for a belly scratch. I would say ditch the boyfriend and keep the cat - LOL!

I truly do not think I could sleep with a human being in my bed any longer. I was married for 17 years when my husband left. I haven't really found a guy I wanted to spend that much time with yet. The dog is definitely happier to see me when I get home from work at night than any man has ever been.

[emo]

I do also have a choice of sleeping in the spare room in the bed from my apt. I just feel guilty making Clyde sleep alone. I always enjoyed our snuggle time. I just wish we could all sleep together in one bed like we used to.

Any suggestions on how to ease Clyde into this transition?

[katladyd]

I'm lucky because my boyfriend is not happy if at the cats do not spend the night in the bed! Neither of us would feel complete without them, they are part of our family! If your bf is truly allergic to cats on the bed, I would try to shut the bedroom door and give the cat the run of the house. This would be a tough one for me to handle!

[Medusa]

I've relented and now allow Pidge and Boo to sleep w/me; Pidge because she's old and has a serious illness, so I want to be able to hear her and Boo because Pidge adores him; he's her man. Otherwise, I don't have cats in my bed because they disturb my sleep and I need my rest. They have beds and blankets and afghans and condos and you name it, they have it, so they aren't deprived. The basement is all set up as their own private quarters. There are certain areas of the house where they aren't allowed to trespass but believe me when I say that they're just fine. I think that sometimes the need is ours and not theirs to have them sleep w/us.

[happylabs]

I've relented and now allow Pidge and Boo to sleep w/me; Pidge because she's old and has a serious illness, so I want to be able to hear her and Boo because Pidge adores him; he's her man. Otherwise, I don't have cats in my bed because they disturb my sleep and I need my rest. They have beds and blankets and afghans and condos and you name it, they have it, so they aren't deprived. The basement is all set up as their own private quarters. There are certain areas of the house where they aren't allowed to trespass but believe me when I say that they're just fine. I think that sometimes the need is ours and not theirs to have them sleep w/us.

Oh yes, my kitties have their own beds, etc. too. I totally understand about you not wanting your sleep disturbed. I cherish my sleep! Lucky for me I am a heavy sleeper. The only place the cats cannot go in my house is my daughter's room because she wants a place to get away from the cat hair.

[emo]

I've relented and now allow Pidge and Boo to sleep w/me; Pidge because she's old and has a serious illness, so I want to be able to hear her and Boo because Pidge adores him; he's her man. Otherwise, I don't have cats in my bed because they disturb my sleep and I need my rest. They have beds and blankets and afghans and condos and you name it, they have it, so they aren't deprived. The basement is all set up as their own private quarters. There are certain areas of the house where they aren't allowed to trespass but believe me when I say that they're just fine. I think that sometimes the need is ours and not theirs to have them sleep w/us.

I think that you are right about the need being ours and not theirs. I have been snuggling with him on the couch and usually fall asleep for awhile then I get up and leave him downstairs and go to bed. I think I just feel bad because he's downstairs all day while I'm at work and I always looked at bedtime as bonding time. Boy Clyde sure has my number huh?!

[lvpets2002]

Yup I have just that many & add 2 more with me everynight.. My Calitt is under my right arm & my Buttons is always under my left arm & the rest are on the bed around my legs.. Word of advise just dont have to get up & go to the bathroom in a hurry..

I have trouble sleeping with out 4-5 on the bed. My MIT"S has to cuddle under my arm and make sure that I go to sleep.