Olive the cat sensing change in her daily life.
Here’s the thing that happens when we have guests. Olive’s world turns upside down.
First, her litter box is moved from the casita bathroom along with her food and water bowl. They end up in our bathroom in the Master bedroom. She knows that something is up.
So she disappears, showing her displeasure. Why should we turn her life upside down when everything is exactly how she likes it? Why do we let people into our house when she’s a fraidy cat?
Because maybe our house guests down’t want to share a bathroom with a cat.
She’ll disappear for hours at a time. I look under beds, in closets and then I find her in my closet. Sometimes, it’s only a little paw or a hint of a tail that shows. But today I saw this. She was giving me a look. I have no clue how she gets up to the top of my closet. My daughter is convinced she she powers up “Beam me up Scotty” style.
The only time Olive shows more displeasure is when the suitcase comes out.
Do your pets feel change in the air? What triggers them?
I’m a creature of habit too, so I understand completely—I dislike being dislodged from my cozy comfort zone. The share-a-bathroom comment reminded me of a day when I attended a workshop where a cat was in residence. The litter box was in the bathroom. During a break, we lined up to use the facilities. The cat very politely got in line and moved along until it was her turn. An encouraging word for Olive: Hang in there honey! This too shall pass!
I got such a laugh at the cat lined up for her turn in the bathroom! At least Olive has found her safe space when guests stay with us — regardless of how she gets up there.
I’m with you! It was a laugh then, and it continues to be even now so many years later. I’m glad you enjoyed it along with the rest of us in line!
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What a charming glimpse into Olive’s world! It’s fascinating how perceptive cats are to changes in their environment. Olive’s disappearing acts and expressive looks are all too relatable for cat owners. The “Beam me up Scotty” theory adds a delightful touch of humor to the situation. It’s clear that Olive values her routine and personal space. The suitcase reaction is a classic feline protest. Here’s to the quirks and charm of our furry friends! 🐾😺 #CatLife #FurryFriends
Thank you for the lovely comments. All these cat quirks are why cat owners love them. Cats are so perceptive.
Yes, my mother has a total of eight of them! 🙂
Eight! Lots of personalities there!
I think Olive is such a typical older cat, and such a sweetheart when she gives you “the look”! Cats rule their world in whatever way they can 😉
I love that. Cats do rule their world!
When we had cats they didn’t seem to hone in on the guest room as much as the kitchen counters. Anything new, object or food, placed on the counter piqued their curiosity. Had potential I guess. However put fresh sheets on the guest bed and they were *yawn* and ignored it.
That’s true too. If I bring a new plant into the house or anything onto a counter, Olive wants to check it out. She’s always stayed away from people. A friend’s daughter would take care of Olive when we’d go out of town. The joke was she didn’t believe we had a cat because she never saw her.
Oh….those are SCOWLS for sure! I love Olive and I appreciate her spunk. Hold your ground girlfriend! Go Olive! 🤣🥰🤣
I love it! My Aunt is a cat person and she’ll try to get Olive’s attention. Olive will walk within a few feet of her, turn her back and walk away!
Olive is kind of girl…she knows her own mind! xo to you my friend…and snuggles to Olive…if you can catch her! 😎
Oh yes, to our dog, suitcases equal an evil presence in the world. The minute they come out, she starts pouting, will lay on any clothes that we set out anywhere, like that’s her way of keeping us from leaving her. Ha, ha.
Aren’t they funny? They definitely understand suitcases. When we were first married, we had a rotti. When I put on mascara, she put her nose in the corner of the bedroom and made moaning noises. It meant I was going to work and wouldn’t be back for eight to nine hours!
I put on a long sleeve dress shirt and sweater for a meeting yesterday (zoom) … Nittany was freaking out. Thought I was leaving the house. Geeesh! I thought she was going to cry out “traitor.”
Haha! They know what’s going on! She probably didn’t want to share you with people on zoom.
Ugh! What she wanted was me to leave my meeting, go to the cabinet and get her not one, two, three, but how about oh ten million treats! Ha ha
You gave me a good laugh. Angus, our yellow lab, barked non stop when I was on the phone.
When my daughter puts on her earrings, the dog puts herself into the crate. Mom’s off to work!
Well trained dog! Dogs do like their crates if they’re crate trained early on.
Any time a Stranger or Friend of mine enters, all 3 cats get up on the bed or Monkey gets in defense mode.
I totally understand that. Today is day three of my Aunt’s visit and Olive sat next to her on the sofa. That’s a first!
She is so beautiful! Yes, our creatures are so smart, aren’t they? Or at least our cats vibe it so well. I hope she comes to enjoy sharing the house with your aunt! Or at least tolerates it reasonably well. 🙂 <3
Last night she sat on the sofa with my Aunt and followed her into the casita at night. Olive is a good judge of character!
Cats are highly attuned to their surroundings. Sometimes I feel like in another life I was a cat. If we leave the pug unexpectedly, he might poo in the house, most likely on my exercise mat!
Your pug is teaching you a lesson!
Yep!
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Your cat is such a character! I love how she protests the change in her routine. I do much the same. Hugs, C
It was surprising to see her join my aunt on the sofa, though. That was a first!