Christy B Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Our aged, balding, arthritic cat has learned to push the button to turn on the electric blanket on my bed. I know, I wouldn't believe it either, if I didn't see it with my own two eyes. She is quite pleased with herself (and very warm). I feel like I'm living in an episode of Pinky and the Brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 What a hoot! Give that kitty a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 :smilielol5::smilielol5:There are just no words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 That's hysterical! I have two who can open doorknobs, and one who enjoys playing in my bathtub...full of water! Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 :lol::lol::lol: TOO funny. I love cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Be careful. They'll burn themselves up. We've had cats that would crawl right under an iron Swedish stove that gets up over 600 degrees. Cats are just crazy to be warm and they don't seem to realize when they're burning themselves. During our recent ice storm, mine was trying to inch her way into the fireplace, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy B Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Be careful. They'll burn themselves up. We've had cats that would crawl right under an iron Swedish stove that gets up over 600 degrees. Cats are just crazy to be warm and they don't seem to realize when they're burning themselves. During our recent ice storm, mine was trying to inch her way into the fireplace, LOL. Oh, that's not good. She had somehow managed to step on enough buttons to have turned it up to four (now, I know she's crafty and all that, but that HAD to be by chance, there's no way she's learned to navigate the up/down controls, lol). I will definitely unplug the blanket if I'm going to leave the house, where I can't keep an eye on her. Thanks for pointing it out, I don't know that I would have thought of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I love it. Cats are so fun. I second the motion to watch that she doesn't burn herself. There are cat heating pads you can buy -- maybe get her one of those (assuming even at max heat they're still safe/comfy for cats)? She'd have to learn new controls, but I have no doubt she can do it. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssexton Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Oh my! What a smart kitty you have there!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle T Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Smart kitty you have there, and toasty warm too! One of our cats, Mittens, comes into our bedroom each night as soon as I turn on my bedside lamp. She then sits on the nightstand with her head stuck up inside the lamp shade. So nice and warm on her head! She gets a dreamy look on her face, or maybe it's just her brain overheating. DS and I always joke that whatever planet cats are originally from ('cause clearly they are some sort of aliens!) is obviously much warmer than Earth, and that's why cats are always seeking out the warmest spot to sleep. Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 We have a box over one of our heating vents. It has an opening so that our cat can go in there and be toasty warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 ('cause clearly they are some sort of aliens!) Precisely what dh said last night as our female cat started eating the other cat's puke before I shooed her off and cleaned it up. :001_huh: Back to cute things about cats, that same female cat I referred to waits for someone to get up from the couch and then settles right down in the warm spot they left from their body heat. Cats really are good at finding warm places. I love the lampshade cat, cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Precisely what dh said last night as our female cat started eating the other cat's puke before I shooed her off and cleaned it up. :001_huh: No, no, it's not that bad. See, they do not actually eat vomit, they try and stick to simple regurgitated food. You know, pre-chewed for your convenience.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 As for the electric blanket, be careful that she doesn't claw through the wires. Warm and happy cats often 'knead' and if a claw gets through the covering of a wire, you now have a fire hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy B Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 As for the electric blanket, be careful that she doesn't claw through the wires. Warm and happy cats often 'knead' and if a claw gets through the covering of a wire, you now have a fire hazard. You're absolutely right; thankfully, this cat is declawed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Last summer DH and DS built a cat run, with a cat door from our garage to the run. This way the cats can be out in the fresh air but not be endangered by cars or predators. Anyway, when our alpha cat wants to come in from the garage, he's figured out how to wiggle a loose piece of the door framing so it kind of thumps against the wall. The cat has learned to knock on the door so we'll let him in! Cracks me up when I open the door to see his contemptuous cat face looking up at me. These cats are so funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Precisely what dh said last night as our female cat started eating the other cat's puke before I shooed her off and cleaned it up. :001_huh: What were you thinking? Let her eat it up first...makes cleanup easier on you ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1cat2ferrets Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 My cat, Shadow, knows how to turn on the faucet when he's thirsty. Saw him do it with my own 2 eyes, too! I also adore cats.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 No, no, it's not that bad. See, they do not actually eat vomit, they try and stick to simple regurgitated food. You know, pre-chewed for your convenience.:lol: What were you thinking? Let her eat it up first...makes cleanup easier on you ;) You two have me in tears. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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