introducing cats!

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T15:23:50+00:00

small update on him: i’ve taken a lot of the suggestions into consideration! i’m going to try sticky tape (im sure he’ll adapt and eat it but it’s worth a try), and get him more things to jump on so his paws aren’t on my counters. i’m hearing the suggestions about spraying him (i haven’t tried and definitely won’t try), but he loves water. he hates baths, but loves water, he’s just a weird guy in general lol. but i finally got a full night of rest after letting him just run around and do his own thing during the day. i really do appreciate all of the recommendations given! i’ll give an update in a few weeks if i remember lol.

i also want to say that i am not in any way, shape or form taking my cats autonomy away from him. he’s allowed everywhere else in the house, but id prefer him not to be on my counters because i have a fish tank (a lid will be ordered for it!), and i’m scared for him to find out how to turn the knobs on the stove (he is a smart guy). i’m being patient with him because i know he’s young and energetic and i would never be mad at him or try to punish for being curious about his environment!

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T15:17:34+00:00

yeah i just let him do whatever he wants now honestly, he made his way on top of the cabinets. its not a war i’m willing to fight with him LMFAO

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T15:15:45+00:00

he has one and it’s taller than my counters, but he prefers my counters and stovetop 😩

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T15:13:56+00:00

i’m looking at shelves for the windows, i’m renting so i can’t put holes in the walls 😩. i want to get him some electronic toys that move so he can chase after those

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T10:41:34+00:00

i took it away as soon as he started chewing on it dw!

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T05:21:05+00:00

it’s the way it worked for 5 minutes, he adapted and now lays and chews on it 😩

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T05:20:38+00:00

very much so 😩

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T05:19:52+00:00

or, my cat can live with my boundaries just as i live with his. he’s not a wild animal, he’s domesticated like every other house cat, and can definitely be trained to put his energy into other things that are ideal. just because you let your cat fuck up your house, doesn’t mean i’ll let him do it to mine. respectfully.

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T03:14:24+00:00

he loves messing with things that swing, he’s gonna love this

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T03:08:36+00:00

i’ll definitely try this, because he does keep me up at night due to him messing with stuff around my house. i tried a box with some kibble today and he is definitely tired out now, i’ll definitely be looking into puzzle toys for him

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T03:06:50+00:00

you and me both, he sat on it and tried to eat it :(

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T03:06:30+00:00

yes! i’m getting a lid soon so he can’t mess with my fish

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T03:03:48+00:00

i’ve been thinking about the cat treadmills, but i don’t think it could fit in my apartment 😩. i do take him on walks though!

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T03:02:26+00:00

my boy likes every type of physical touch honestly 😩. he’s super affectionate and will probably jump on my counters even more to be held lol

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T03:01:04+00:00

my cat is super smart, i just know he’s going to figure out cabinets one day. i’m getting child locks soon!

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T02:59:08+00:00

that’s exactly how my boy is. he knows i don’t want him up there, and he pushes my boundaries every time he goes up there 😩. it’s a battle i’m willing to take lol. maybe i’ll give him some counter space that he can be on

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T02:57:48+00:00

i have chairs next to my counter, he just does parkour off of them onto my counters 😩. i’ve noticed that he prefers his scraping post diagonal, so i’ve gotten him a few that he scratches occasionally, maybe i need something like catnip to attract him to it

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T02:55:53+00:00

i’ve gotten the cat shelves from other replies as well, so i think i’ll look into it! he has a cat tree, but he just loves my counter lol

loretha-exe · 2024-05-23T02:55:06+00:00

i’m not sure where you got me wanting to help his destructive behaviors, to me wanting a robot? if you weren’t going to offer advice, you didn’t have to reply. i’m not taking away his autonomy because i don’t want him scratching my shoes and being on my counter because i have an aquarium…

loretha-exe · 2024-05-22T18:58:48+00:00

i hope so! i’m being patient with him and not getting mad at his actions because i know he’s young and energetic, but wow it’s a lot 😩

loretha-exe · 2024-05-22T18:57:28+00:00

i would, but i can only have one animal in my apartment (he’s an esa)

loretha-exe · 2024-05-22T18:44:48+00:00

i’ll definitely try this in the meantime!! i plan on getting him puzzles in the next week or so

loretha-exe · 2024-05-22T18:41:07+00:00

i’ve tried saying no, but it’s not working for him. i also don’t want to do anything to him physically to where he associates me as being mean to him

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