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To think my cat is the perfect husband

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Meowsband · 13/08/2025 20:57

Hear meowt,
My ginger Tom might be the perfect husband. He is super handsome, always grooming himself to look the best, great with hygiene.

He also gives me lots and lots of affection. Always seeking me out to give me loving nudges, massages, sleeping next to me, purring relaxing sounds, and when he looks at me, it is with loving eyes.

He is a great co-parent too. I take the kids upstairs at 9pm, and we do bedtime together. If the kids play up and don't settle, one big meow and the kids go to bed. I usually lie next to the younger one and Tom lies next to the older one. Purring until he falls asleep. Then we get up and go watch tv downstairs. Sometimes we lie on the floor and do a yoga or a light work out. He especially likes stretching.

Tom is also a real mans man. If i let him, he goes out to hunt and brings me food. He likes to surprise me every now and then with different foods he thinks i should try and sometimes he leaves the food in new unexpected places to keep things interesting. He does get a bit grumpy if i don't let him out, but he doesn't hold grudges and cuddles me to sleep regardless.

He is also very intuitive. He knows i hate the wallpaper upstairs and he has been working on removing it for a few years now. And the best thing is, i didn't even have to ask!

So, is Tom the best husband ever?

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 13/08/2025 21:44

You had me at 'hear meowt'

Yes, he sounds perfect 😄🥰

Meowsband · 13/08/2025 21:43

MrTiddlesTheCat · 13/08/2025 21:38

Can I swap him for Mr Tiddles? Mr Tiddles isn't a good husband. He lies to me all the time, making out he's not been fed when he has. He wants to hurt me and keeps trying to trip me on the stairs. And worst of all, he's scared shitless of the neighbour and leaves me to deal with neighbour's incursions.

Oh dear.. is Mr Tiddles very young? He might mature with age. Tom also lies a little bit. He likes to pretend he didn't have any breakfast so that the kids feed him again.

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ChestnutGrove · 13/08/2025 21:42

Love this. Rubbish first reply but never mind.

SabrinaThwaite · 13/08/2025 21:40

Is it this one?

I think you’re being played …

To think my cat is the perfect husband
Tagyoureit · 13/08/2025 21:39

Meowsband · 13/08/2025 21:34

Dont know why picture doesnt load. Another try, here we go..

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MrTiddlesTheCat · 13/08/2025 21:38

Can I swap him for Mr Tiddles? Mr Tiddles isn't a good husband. He lies to me all the time, making out he's not been fed when he has. He wants to hurt me and keeps trying to trip me on the stairs. And worst of all, he's scared shitless of the neighbour and leaves me to deal with neighbour's incursions.

Tagyoureit · 13/08/2025 21:38

CalzoneOnLegs · 13/08/2025 21:28

@Tagyoureit the cat has a very ‘FFS’ expression in that pic 🤣

So would you if you lived with her!

Meowsband · 13/08/2025 21:34

Dont know why picture doesnt load. Another try, here we go..

To think my cat is the perfect husband
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WhereIsMyJumper · 13/08/2025 21:30

And dont get your ducks in row, just for your cat to eat them!!

This made me laugh!

Also, gutted I can’t see the picture ☹️

RollerSkateLikePeggy · 13/08/2025 21:30

"Hear meowt"
😂

SitOnHisFaceIfHeDiesHeDies · 13/08/2025 21:30

I can't see the picture... please repost the picture!

CalzoneOnLegs · 13/08/2025 21:28

@Tagyoureit the cat has a very ‘FFS’ expression in that pic 🤣

CalzoneOnLegs · 13/08/2025 21:26

I don’t mind my cats banana slice near my face ❤️

Tagyoureit · 13/08/2025 21:25

mrsm43s · 13/08/2025 21:13

Mines an absolute bastard, who expects me to house him, feed him, cherish him and tend to his every need, whilst all he does is strut around like he owns the place, and occasionally throws a bit of affection my way. And you should hear the wailing if his dinner isn't on the table in time...

This is cats!!

Facts!!

Stop kidding yourself!

And dont get your ducks in row, just for your cat to eat them!!

Purpleknickers · 13/08/2025 21:24

I adore Tom already and raise you Mabel and Bella who quietly go about their day chatting to me, come indoors for the obligatory head stroke plus a snack and get on with hunting (without success)

Iamthemoom · 13/08/2025 21:23

I had a ginger Tom for 18 years and he was the best company, so loving. Currently shacked up with two Tuxedos, a Tabby and a Bombay Black. Four husbands are hard work!

MellowTiger · 13/08/2025 21:20

mrsm43s · 13/08/2025 21:13

Mines an absolute bastard, who expects me to house him, feed him, cherish him and tend to his every need, whilst all he does is strut around like he owns the place, and occasionally throws a bit of affection my way. And you should hear the wailing if his dinner isn't on the table in time...

So just like a husband 🤣

Meowsband · 13/08/2025 21:19

Here he is

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MellowTiger · 13/08/2025 21:19

I wish I’d stuck with my cat in hindsight 🤣🐈‍⬛

Meowsband · 13/08/2025 21:14

Tagyoureit · 13/08/2025 21:12

Theres a woman in my local area who actually married her cat so her landlord couldn't evict her for having pet and you sound crazier than her!

https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/20113501.sidcup-mum-marries-cat-pair-can-live-together/

Or are you her??

Brilliant!

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Icequeen01 · 13/08/2025 21:13

I totally get this. I have two ginger Tom’s who are the light of my life. DH knows his place at home! I’m also the only person I know who has a photo of their cats as their phone background rather than one of their DS or DH!!

mrsm43s · 13/08/2025 21:13

Mines an absolute bastard, who expects me to house him, feed him, cherish him and tend to his every need, whilst all he does is strut around like he owns the place, and occasionally throws a bit of affection my way. And you should hear the wailing if his dinner isn't on the table in time...

Purplecatshopaholic · 13/08/2025 21:12

Tom sounds awesome.

Mrsmunchofmunchington · 13/08/2025 21:12

I think a lot of women realise just how crap men really are once they get a cat and discover real love!