Why humans are so unstable, never happy and
always wanting something more or something else? Here is my story; I was
rescued many years ago; my human found me hiding in a toolbox (hence my name) -
a small, frightened kitten. He took me home and we have never ever been apart
since, not even for one day. Even more, recently he went on buying this big
house for me (we lived in a small apartment for many years). But, right when
I'm about to enjoy my new paradise....I heard him saying that he'll bring home
a puppy! I suspected that something might be wrong when he started coming home late
and his cloths were smelling very strange. I can smell a rat ...but I can't
smell a dog! I don't know what a dog smells like. And, above all, I don't want
a puppy! What is a puppy good for? How can I live with a puppy in the house?
I'm having a panic attack!
For now I got my "tools" out - as
you can see in the picture (attached).
George, what should I do? Shred my human or
the puppy?
All confused
Toolbox
Dear Toolbox,
I really feel for you.... Why do humans think things like puppies will make them happy? Why can't they be contented with cats. And why, oh why, don't they get it. We cats are not here to make them happy. They are here to make us happy. Who wants a puppy anyway?
To manage the situation you need to get your human to buy the right kind of puppy - a nice gentle breed like a labrador or spaniel, rather than a terrier or a chasing breed. Then, before the puppy arrives, get a crate. Put nice things in it so it becomes the puppy's den. That is where the puppy can be, while you are in the same room. (Or if your humans can't afford a crate, they must put a house line, a lead, on the puppy whenever it is in the same room as you).
The puppy must never ever ever be allowed to chase you. It it is allowed to do this, it may start seeing you as prey, and your future will be dire. You must be the puppy's master, top alpha cat, totally in charge. You must always be free to come and go, with high up places to get out of its way, and a little tray where you cannot be harassed. Baby gates on the stairs might be a good idea too.
Yes, get those claws ready for discipline..... and don't let your humans stop you.
Yours with sympathy
George
Too much trouble....to train and guard and shred them to pieces! I have a better idea: as soon as the puppy arrives.....put it on e-bay! Much easier and more profitable! And....it's only a ....click away :-)
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Toolbox, you look adorable! I'm sure you'll handle well the puppy situation!
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Shumba
I don't live with any dogs but I have heard that they can be easily blamed for stuff. Learnin' a good, "He did it!" pose should do the trick, for sure.
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Nissy
Not sure if it's better to live with a puppy or living with other 3 cats!
ReplyDeleteVegas
i am not able to identify that stuff Lost and found
ReplyDeleteFeely Felix says It's a pity you moved from the apartment, I live in one and dogs aren't allowed.
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