Outmanoeuvred

[atanu]

We have been out-manoeuvred by a family member.

For 2-3 years now, my younger daughter has been declaring that she had selected one and would be getting a doggo (and/or a cat). Wife and me opposed her tooth and nail, for several reasons. The main reason is that I am afraid of attachment and then pain.

My daughter cajoled in every possible way. She once said “Maa had us at my age. I have no one. I want a cat at least”. We have seen a lot of crying and tantrums, but did not budge — till yesterday.

Yesterday, while I am in isolation, daughter tricked my wife. She said “Come with me. It is an urgent matter and great surprise.” While driving she said “I have selected a boy. I want you to see him”.

And then now we have a new member.

 

[kaninchen]

One of the good things about having a cat in the house is that they often treat their servants quite well.

 

[atanu]

One of the good things about having a cat in the house is that they often treat their servants quite well.

I agree. This kid is already displaying his regal status. When he is picked and then put down after cuddling, first thing he does is to sit in a corner and lick himself clean. Not arrogant. But a natural regal kid.

 

[The Hammer]

I agree. This kid is already displaying his regal status. When he is picked and then put down after cuddling, first thing he does is to sit in a corner and lick himself clean. Not arrogant. But a natural regal kid.

They don't want to smell like human. They want their humans to smell like them.

 

[stvdv]

One of the good things about having a cat in the house is that they often treat their servants quite well.

That's a nice and creative way to describe "the new boss in the house".

IF all bosses were like such cats (excluding tigres and the likes) the world would be so much better

 

[Sedim Haba]

Adorable, but I insisted a house cat be female. Barn cat male.

I recommend you get on his good side pronto, or he will 'mark' (spray)
on everything you leave on the floor. And I mean everything. Just FYI

 

[kaninchen]

IF all bosses were like cats (excluding tigres and the likes) the world would be so much better

Hm, a succession of cats do seem to have organised our world quite well and the ability of cat hair to spread through space and time might explain a lot about how the universe is held together as well.

 

[VoidCat]

We have been out-manoeuvred by a family member.

For 2-3 years now, my younger daughter has been declaring that she had selected one and would be getting a doggo (and/or a cat). Wife and me opposed her tooth and nail, for several reasons. The main reason is that I am afraid of attachment and then pain.

My daughter cajoled in every possible way. She once said “Maa had us at my age. I have no one. I want a cat at least”. We have seen a lot of crying and tantrums, but did not budge — till yesterday.

Yesterday, while I am in isolation, daughter tricked my wife. She said “Come with me. It is an urgent matter and great surprise.” While driving she said “I have selected a boy. I want you to see him”.

And then now we have a new member.

oops. Kinda rude she got the cat when y'all didn't want one. Cute kitty tho.

 

[Martin]

Years ago we went to the local animal shelter with the idea of adopting a cat, and we came home with two! They were bothers, and very mischevious.

 

[Audie]

We have been out-manoeuvred by a family member.

For 2-3 years now, my younger daughter has been declaring that she had selected one and would be getting a doggo (and/or a cat). Wife and me opposed her tooth and nail, for several reasons. The main reason is that I am afraid of attachment and then pain.

My daughter cajoled in every possible way. She once said “Maa had us at my age. I have no one. I want a cat at least”. We have seen a lot of crying and tantrums, but did not budge — till yesterday.

Yesterday, while I am in isolation, daughter tricked my wife. She said “Come with me. It is an urgent matter and great surprise.” While driving she said “I have selected a boy. I want you to see him”.

And then now we have a new member.

Aww.

 

[Audie]

IF all bosses were like cats (excluding tigres and the likes) the world would be so much better

Uhh. No. Cats are charming sociopaths.

 

[atanu]

oops. Kinda rude she got the cat when y'all didn't want one. Cute kitty tho.

Yeah. Her action might come as rude to some. We did not feel that way, surely. Probably from our core we wanted such a cutie?
…

 

[VoidCat]

Yeah. Her action might come as rude to some. We did not feel that way, surely. Probably from our core we wanted such a cutie?
…

Perhaps. Enjoy the cat. Did y'all name him?

 

[The Hammer]

Adorable, but I insisted a house cat be female. Barn cat male.

I recommend you get on his good side pronto, or he will 'mark' (spray)
on everything you leave on the floor. And I mean everything. Just FYI

As long as they are spayed or neutered, they shouldn't mark up anywhere.

 

[atanu]

Perhaps. Enjoy the cat. Did y'all name him?

With a very prominent M on the kid’s forehead, people suggested a few names. Family people decided on Mario.

 

[kaninchen]

Uhh. No. Cats are charming sociopaths.

In the eyes of a cat, everything belongs to the cat.

I'm sure this old Internet joke has been seen many times here but . . . . why not?

"IN THE BEGINNING

A newly discovered chapter in the Book of Genesis has provided the answer to Where do pets come from? Adam and Eve said: Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you anymore. We are lonely here and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us.

And God said, No problem! I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves.

And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased. And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail. And Adam said, Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal.

And God said, No problem. Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG.

And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them. And they were comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content and wagged his tail.

After a while, it came to pass that an angel came to the Lord and said: Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled with pride. They strut and preen like peacocks and they believe they are worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught them that they are loved, but perhaps too well.

And God said, No problem! I will create for them a companion who will be with them forever and who will see them as they are. The companion will remind them of their limitations, so they will know that they are not always worthy of adoration. And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam and Eve.

And Cat would not obey them. And when Adam and Eve gazed into Cat's eyes, they were reminded that they were not the supreme beings. And Adam and Eve learned humility. And they were greatly improved. And God was pleased. And Dog was happy. And Cat didn't care one way or the other."​

 

[Sedim Haba]

As long as they are spayed or neutered, they shouldn't mark up anywhere.

IF done early enough. No guarantee. Our boy was fixed as soon as medically possible,
yet still sprayed on anything with a male scent. Not female scents, just male.

 

[The Hammer]

IF done early enough. No guarantee. Our boy was fixed as soon as medically possible,
yet still sprayed on anything with a male scent. Not female scents, just male.

Interesting. I'll keep that in mind.

 

[VoidCat]

In the eyes of a cat, everything belongs to the cat.

I'm sure this old Internet joke has been seen many times here but . . . . why not?

"IN THE BEGINNING

A newly discovered chapter in the Book of Genesis has provided the answer to Where do pets come from? Adam and Eve said: Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you anymore. We are lonely here and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us.

And God said, No problem! I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves.

And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased. And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail. And Adam said, Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal.

And God said, No problem. Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG.

And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them. And they were comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content and wagged his tail.

After a while, it came to pass that an angel came to the Lord and said: Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled with pride. They strut and preen like peacocks and they believe they are worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught them that they are loved, but perhaps too well.

And God said, No problem! I will create for them a companion who will be with them forever and who will see them as they are. The companion will remind them of their limitations, so they will know that they are not always worthy of adoration. And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam and Eve.

And Cat would not obey them. And when Adam and Eve gazed into Cat's eyes, they were reminded that they were not the supreme beings. And Adam and Eve learned humility. And they were greatly improved. And God was pleased. And Dog was happy. And Cat didn't care one way or the other."​

I ain't seen said joke so there's that

 

[Audie]

In the eyes of a cat, everything belongs to the cat.

I'm sure this old Internet joke has been seen many times here but . . . . why not?

"IN THE BEGINNING

A newly discovered chapter in the Book of Genesis has provided the answer to Where do pets come from? Adam and Eve said: Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you anymore. We are lonely here and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us.

And God said, No problem! I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves.

And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased. And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail. And Adam said, Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal.

And God said, No problem. Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG.

And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them. And they were comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content and wagged his tail.

After a while, it came to pass that an angel came to the Lord and said: Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled with pride. They strut and preen like peacocks and they believe they are worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught them that they are loved, but perhaps too well.

And God said, No problem! I will create for them a companion who will be with them forever and who will see them as they are. The companion will remind them of their limitations, so they will know that they are not always worthy of adoration. And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam and Eve.

And Cat would not obey them. And when Adam and Eve gazed into Cat's eyes, they were reminded that they were not the supreme beings. And Adam and Eve learned humility. And they were greatly improved. And God was pleased. And Dog was happy. And Cat didn't care one way or the other."​

Basically, dogs are human, cats just arent.
The emotional attachment is wholly different,
and the cat is ready it break the contract at an instants' notice.