Friday, December 29, 2023

How I survive New Year

I've put up with a lot from my humans lately - disrupted routine, strange humans coming into my house, cracker pulling noises, lap time ruined by too much human catnip drinking, and a Christmas tree that smelled of dog urine from being put outside on the pavement.

Now another "festive" time threatens -- New Year. There are two major horrors for cats - firework bangs and cracks, and humans drinking too much of their liquid catnip. It's a dire time for cats.

And some humans make it worse - they try to fish me out from under the bed where I am hiding from the noise. Or they stop me seeking my safe place high up in the wardrobe.

Just leave us cats alone, if we are hiding. That is the way we cope with firework noises or drunk humans.  

Oh yes, and tempt us in early so that we are safely inside the house when it all starts up. Close the cat flap. Keep us safe.

One bit of fun to get revenge.... The morning after New Year's Eve, wake your hungover humans early by purring noisily in their ear. It never fails to upset them.

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5 comments:

  1. pilch92December 30, 2023

    Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year! XO

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  2. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)December 30, 2023

    That's a pawsome idea! The New Years holiday is quite overrated, isn't it?

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  3. LizzieDecember 31, 2023

    It seems I'm safe! My humans came to their senses and decided to spend the night between the years at home with me! I expect good food, treats, and quiet time! They were well trained by my predecessors! Christmas was a bit hectic but I got lots of wonderful gifts :) Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year!

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  4. PatchesDecember 31, 2023

    Ugh! Don't even mention Christmas! My humans had company, and I spent the holy days hidden away. But the New Year will be different—just me, my brother, and my humans! Hooray and Happy New Year!

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  5. RileyDecember 31, 2023

    I don't mind a crowded house at Christmas as long as I get a good portion of roasted turkey! So, Christmas was good for me! Looking forward to midnight now and seeing what else I can get—maybe a bit of grilled salmon? Yummy! Happy New Year to the female world and their human servants!

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