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Does having a cat make you lazy?

53 replies

Dobopdidoo1 · 08/11/2017 12:25

Since getting Miss Furry Mittens, I have noticed how much longer it takes me to get out of bed plus I spend way more time doing nothing but sit on the sofa. All instances with a ball of cat on me of course.

Currently trapped in armchair unable to move in case I wake her. At this rate I’m never going to get anything done ever again!

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AllTheWittyNamesAreGone · 08/11/2017 12:30

Your not lazy you are well trained staff.

Ive been trapped since 11ish, really need a wee and to vacuum

AllTheWittyNamesAreGone · 08/11/2017 12:31

Im hoping she will get up for lunch soon

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Dobopdidoo1 · 08/11/2017 12:37

Gorgeous cat! 😻

Yep, me too, need the loo that is but have been putting it off...

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MycatsaPirate · 08/11/2017 12:41

Sometimes. In the evening I can never make the hot drinks as I have a cat or two on me.

But this morning I sat in the conservatory to do a ton of paperwork and Felix decided he wanted to go out. Then come back in. Then go back out. Then come back in but run away when I open the door. You get the picture. He was in a funny mood and kept galloping round the garden and house while all the others looked on in disgust because they were trying to sleep!

We have five plus a foster at the moment so it's a never ending task of feeding, clearing litter trays, brushing, strokes, and cuddles. Wouldn't have it any other way.

Broken11Girl · 08/11/2017 12:52

You have to be mean and move them sometimes. There is probably a German word for the guilt this causes Grin

Julesbegone · 08/11/2017 13:02

I’m not allowed to move while DCat gets his baby bump time!

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AllTheWittyNamesAreGone · 08/11/2017 13:06

Im stil here, thought she was getting up but no, she was just stretching

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theliterarycat · 08/11/2017 13:11

It is a crime to get up when cat is on lap.
It is a crime to disturb a cat whatever they are doing.
It is a crime not to answer your cats needs immediately.

Once you understand that the issue is resolved. You are just a law abiding catizen.

crazycatgal · 08/11/2017 13:11

I am also constantly trapped by cats!

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AllTheWittyNamesAreGone · 08/11/2017 13:24

Are you wearing grumpy cat pj's crazycatgal? 😂😂

MoonfaceAndSilky · 08/11/2017 13:27

Aww, that's just too cute Julesbegone Grin

Chewbecca · 08/11/2017 13:28

Yeah, we call it 'cat privilege', i.e. whoever had the cat on their lap (me usually) can't move, someone else has to bring them drinks/snacks etc. She often doesn't move for the entire evening so it quite some commitment!

EachandEveryone · 08/11/2017 14:05

Mine don’t do laps but lie next to me. It’s bad enough that when I finally sit down after work they’ve clocked YouTube is on the main telly they get in my face until I put some kind of bird show on

dementedpixie · 08/11/2017 14:08

I'm trapped too! Doesn't happen often so better savour it

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RickOShay · 08/11/2017 14:13

Me too Grin should be washing the kitchen floor, luckily have the remote within reach!

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Dobopdidoo1 · 08/11/2017 14:13

Also, when you actually have to move them in extreme emergency situations, do they all let out a deeply offended moan?!

I’m trying to figure out how much of a diva DobopCat is comparatively.

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Annelind · 08/11/2017 14:21

"I'm under the cat" is a legal get out of making drink/food/doing housework claws. Grin

crazycatgal · 08/11/2017 14:31

@AllTheWittyNamesAreGone Indeed I am! Although I would like to point out that the picture wasn’t taken today so I wasn’t sat in my PJs at 1pm lol.

RickOShay · 08/11/2017 14:38

He’s fallen off
notr worth moving now thoughGrin

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Dobopdidoo1 · 08/11/2017 14:40

Haha - RickOShay, that’s funny! Grin

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dementedpixie · 08/11/2017 14:41

Mine has moved to a shoe box but I have to go get the kids from school anyway

RickOShay · 08/11/2017 14:44

Same demented, the clock is ticking

Luckyaide · 08/11/2017 14:50

Julesbegone that's lovely.

Toddlerteaplease · 08/11/2017 15:01

Get up for lunch. You mean you make her move. Bad cat slave. Lunch should be served where she is!

YesItsMeIDontCare · 08/11/2017 15:05

Lazy? Mine gets walked twice a day - I've never been so fit!

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