Just Because...: And, to Offset the Cranky..

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

And, to Offset the Cranky..

The Roomie calls today all in a panic, upset and frantic. Why - because apparently Shadow, the cat, decided that she was going to investigate Roomie's cooking prowess and jumped on the stove as Roomie was cooking a hot dog.

Now, Shadow didn't yowl, cry or get pissy - she just wanted to take a looksee. Roomie was visibly shaken, thinking that Shadow had burnt her paws or something and lightly spanked the cat telling her to stay off the stove. What does Shadow do - hits Roomie back and run off to go play with something on the carpet.

Now, I about lost it in a fit of giggles. Shadow is one of those cats with personality - if she doesn't like something, you'll hear it. If she doesn't feel like she's getting enough attention, you'll hear it. If she wants to watch TV, she'll headbutt the TV button until it pops on. And if she doesn't get to see her Lord of the Rings movies when she wants it, she knows how to headbutt the DVD off the shelf to prove her point. (Should I be concerned that she's watching too much TV?).

Well - Lesson learned: Offer Shadow some food and show her some manners and Shadow will gladly stay off the stove. Not to mention, I had to remind Roomie - in Shadow's mind, this is her apartment - she just lets us live here and, if you don't Mafia style it and offer her a little treat now and then, she will take what she thinks is owed to her...

Roomie will think twice now. Wonder if I should tell her about how Bizkit, my friend's chihuahua pup, tried to choke D the other day... nah - think I'll save it for the next time Roomie pisses off the cat.

The face of innocence (Yeah, right)

Posted by Lys :: 8:16 PM :: 1 comments

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Wednesday, June 21, 2006