Kitty Commands

Animals have different ways of letting you know when they have decided that it is time to play, rest, or to switch gears. The routine with our kitty, Cuddles, is a simple one that will be familiar to everyone who is owned by a cat.

Cuddles sits on the papers Linda is working on. When asked politely, Cuddles moves but then jumps on top of the computer monitor with her tail hanging down on the screen to obliterate the view. Now, when asked, not so politely, Cuddles moves again.

This time, she turns onto her back with her tummy exposed and an expression that only cats have. It says, "I am the cutest darling to ever to walk this planet." Of course, Linda has to stop whatever she is doing and rub Cuddles' tummy.

But Linda knows Cuddles well enough to have figured out how to get ten minutes of uninterrupted writing time. She not only gently rubs the cat's tummy but also picks up the kitty and kisses her all over her head and back with much human affection. This messes up Cuddles' carefully licked fur.

Even though Cuddles melts into the love feast, Linda will now have extended periods of time working without interruptions while Cuddles has to clean and lick her fur back into proper shape and restore her cat dignity.

How do you handle kitty commands?

Allen and Linda Anderson
Angel Animals Network - Where Pets Are Family!
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