cats and appliances

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I just noticed tonight that Peanut jumps everytime the toaster pops up.

[Nomilynn]

Bassett is TERRIFIED of plastic bags. None of them really like the vacuum but I wouldn't say they are scared of it. They don't like the coffee grinder, either. The toaster doesn't bother them at all.. but mine doesn't make a lot of noise when it pops up.

Today, though, my washing machine got off balance and was making all kinds of racket, and they all were very curious about what that noise was!

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm happy to report that the cats seem to have adjusted to the grind-'n-brew coffeemaker, so I no longer have to worry about ducking and covering to avoid flying claws when the grinder starts up in the morning.

Someone, however, must have decided that I get up too late in the morning, because he or she managed to reset the clock next to my bed two hours ahead. The reset buttons are on the top of the clock, so I'm sure a couple of well-placed paws did the trick. Imagine my surprise when the alarm went off at 7 a.m., but all the other clocks in the house said it was 5!

[kimlovescats]

Guess my kitties' fears are pretty average:

Vacuum
Lawn mower
Thunder
Oh, and the WASHING MACHINE!!!!!!!

[bisi.cat]

Nellie doesn't like the vacuum cleaner so much...but what she really hates is the fireworks at New Year's Eve (I know it's not an appliance!)...

She freaks out at the slightest noise outside on this special day, so we always end up cowering under the bed with her...no parties, no fireworks for the last seven years...sigh...

[Felicia's Mom]

Felicia and Beau don't like the vaccuum cleaner. They don't even like the carpet sweeper, and that does not make much noise.

I have a fan that moves back and forth, and Felicia is not afraid if that. She even lays with her head on the base, with the fan just above her ear.