Cats. We either love them or hate them. If you love the furry little beasts, you've probably either had cats or have been around them (because how could you hate them if you had). And the more time you spend with them, the more you realize how quietly and effortlessly they have taken charge of "your"home.
10. It's play time, not bedtime.
Their timing is uncanny. Every time you retire to bed, they want to play. Don't let them see you move a foot under the cover unless you wear them out first. After a while even you have the midnight crazies.
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9. They have better furniture than you.
Although your mattress hasn't been replaced in years and you're still lounging in that broken down recliner, your cat always has the latest, most intriguing furniture available.
8. They determine what time you wake up.
Your alarm may not sound off for another two hours, but that claw you feel (you already ignored the tongue) on your face says otherwise.
7. They determine meal time.
Something as simple as a rustling bag or the sound of an opening metal lid is enough to send them into a frenzied attack. If it was your can of soup you may as well put it aside until you fetch the can of cat food they desire.
6. You think you're folding laundry, they think you're laying out the red carpet.
How is it that the dark cats always find the light clothes and the light cats always find the dark clothes? Regardless, you probably own multiple lint rollers that you stash in various locations.
5. Your bed is their bed.
No matter how many cat pillows and beds you buy, they always prefer your bed (usually right where you'd like to lay). Just keep telling yourself it's to be close to you, not because they are ultimately in control of the house. That is, if they let you onto the bed in the first place.
4. In fact EVERYTHING is their's now.
Is there really anything off limits at this point? You should begin worrying that the saying is no longer curiosity killed the cat, but the cat's curiosity killed the cat's human.
3. They don't take crap from anyone.
Did you dare take a shower without giving in to the scratching at the door? Your pruned toes or aromatic wet hair will pay for that decision. If you make it safely through the evening, you may find a vengeful present in your shoe or on your favorite chair.
2. They are constant sources of messy mischief.
Whether it's your favorite Christmas ornament that MUST perish, a confiscated (and destroyed) bag of catnip or treats, or an attack on the water bowl, it is guaranteed to leave YOU cleaning up the aftermath.
1. Privacy? What's that?
Don't you dare close a door, shut a blind, or even try to hide anything. Theywill know and they will do everything to spoil all of your efforts.
But at the end of the day, we would never trade being their humans for anything in the world. After all, in return we do receive (almost) unconditional love and companionship. So be sure to humor your keepers with extra treats or catnip tonight as you tell them how much you love "allowing" them to rule your home.
