So, I was sitting on the toilet and Dudo decided, as always, it was a perfect opportunity for us to spend some time together. First, he forcefully pushed the door open with his front paws. He checked to make sure I wasn't getting into the shower and then ran for a toy. (The usual routine.)I threw the toy. He fetched it. I threw it again. He fetched it again. The third time, he returned with a long knotted-up string. We had a tug-of-war. I threw it. He fetched it. He tired of that and then raised up on his hind legs to head-butt my thigh. I took the hint and stroked and petted him. He clearly wanted to hop up on my lap. That was not about to happen.
I stopped responding to his head butts, assuming he'd leave me in peace.
Then I yelped.
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| DUDO, OUR LITTLE ANGEL. (CLICK FOR THE BIGGER PICTURE.) |
Annoyed by my lack of attention, Dudo bit me on the ass! Well, more precisely, he gave me a love bite (with his sharp little teeth) on the upper thigh.
The message: "Don't ignore me, goddammit!"
I of course gave him a stern lecture. He apologised.
Show me your teeth...
moral of this story - DO NOT IGNORE THE CAT!
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie (in philly):
DeleteI just read your comment to Dudo. He looked at me and said, "Well, duh! Maybe I should move in with her!"
My Blackso keeps wanting to jump into my lap when I'm having a sit-down too. All I can do is to shoo him, when he walks a little away, but stops and sits looking at me with a dejected, why-are-you-being-so-cruel-to-me expression.
ReplyDeleteBtw: Above, Dudo's forelegs look so looooooooong. Are they really like that?
Ray:
DeleteOh, I hate that why why-are-you-being-so-cruel-to-me expression.
There's may be some distortion (but not much) in that photo due to camera angle, but Dudo is very lithe and long-legged. Our niece calls him Kate Moss.
moral of the story -- lock the bathroom door LOL
ReplyDeleteJudy:
DeleteOh, have you ever tried to lock a door on a cat? They cry and pound and scratch. It's not worth it.
My dog does the push the door routine, but hasn't tried nipping me...yet! We all know who really runs the household - the animals.
ReplyDeleteCheapchick:
DeleteMoose has me trained to keep him company when he eats from his bowl. He meows and leads me into the kitchen. Ridiculous (and I love every minute of it).
Mitchell I love your cat. What an intelligent creature. Pay attention and feed your cat perfectly..
ReplyDeleteGosia:
DeleteI adore these guys and Dudo is especially smart... and bossy.
You mean old meanie you!
ReplyDeleteI now employ the lock on the bathroom door... otherwise Geraldo gets in and tries to steal my skivvies.
Jacqueline:
DeleteDudo slams against the door with front paws. They both scratch at the door. They whine. The yowl. They win!
YIKES!! There IS a resemblance between Dudo and Mr. Teeth! I would take the above advice and ban Dudo from the bathroom. Who knows?!
ReplyDeleteJim:
DeleteAll you "Dudo banners" out there will just have to come to Spain and enforce that law. And I wish you luck!
'Pushy so and so' but hey if you can't play with the big cats then don't jump into the ring ~~ teasing!
ReplyDeleteSophie used to get more than perturbed if I engaged more than normal and then stopped. Not now though, she;s all growed up and mature!
Vids like this are not my cuppa cuppa so I play cute little kitty vids. Am I teasing again, oh I don't know any more!
Ron:
DeleteSorry about the vid. I like the song and chose the gay[er] version to post. But I wasn't thrilled with all the imagery either. I have certainly learned my lesson with Dudo. I'm sure both cats are pleased to see how trainable we are.
Obviously you don't own Dudo; it's the other way around. Dogs have owners. Cats have staff.
ReplyDeleteStephen:
DeleteOh, so true.
Did you bite back?
ReplyDeleteSpo:
DeleteHe likes that!
Bathroom peace when you have cats is a rare happening. :)
ReplyDeleteSnookered:
DeleteI have certainly lightened up in my years with cats. The door had to be closed and locked in the past.