The cat instruction manual

Make one's self scarce when that cage
suddenly appears and before they
splash that sticky mess that to our
fur adheres..
Learn how to get attention when no
one seems to listen by increasing the
volume and stay persistent..
When offered unsavory courses
just let them sit and spoil,
until they make better choices or
refrigerate in foil..
Show appreciation from time to time
by rubbing on their calves with your behind..
Master opening doors with out reaching the handle.
It should be number two in this cat instruction manual.
Always keep a neat appearance.
Don't make a litter mess.
Have patience with your people and your life will be blessed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Callus Avatar
August 10, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Lol...my cat must have read your cat instruction manual, Nancy :) or perhaps he's learning from his past mistakes :) Whatever it is, it was fun reading your offering! ~ Regards // paul
Kauffman Avatar
August 5, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Perfect description of the personality of a cat, Nancy! Had a wonderful kitty as a child. She would chase a ball, sit up for bacon in the morning and figured out how to open the screen door. letting it knock, when she wanted to come in from the outside. I have wonderful memories of her. Thanks for taking me back in time to remember her. Blessings to you!
Kaufman Avatar
August 7, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Hi Sam, Thanks for your comment on this little cat write. I have owned cats now since leaving my cat less parental home in the late 60's (my mom hated cats). My current cat seems to be far more intelligent then my previous ones were, or perhaps I'm finally paying attention to them. Blessings to you!
Nuwas Avatar
August 4, 2024 at 11:28 PM
You have me in stitches.
Kaufman Avatar
August 5, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Dear Aysha, Happy to make you laugh. Being a cat owner gives me a lot of material these days and I have to watch it as I can become cat theme ish..Thanks for commenting and have a wonderful day..
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Cute and creative. Mine need no instructions!
Kaufman Avatar
August 5, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Thanks Andrea. Lately, the lighter and shorter poems are so much more fun. Blessings to you..
Lawless Avatar
August 3, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Be patient with them they will have to be taught....#34
Kaufman Avatar
August 3, 2024 at 1:05 PM
My cat Samantha wrote it John. I just posted it for her and don't think she can count to #34. LOL
Goldsmith Avatar
August 2, 2024 at 10:35 AM
What a Creative/Fun write. No cats here now but have had many over the years. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away...................
Kaufman Avatar
August 2, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Hi Paula dear, I'm glad you enjoyed my cat write. I have steered away from the subject for quite awhile though. I have two grown kids, so I guess I don't qualify as a "childless cat lady". LOL have a blessed weekend..
Cunningham Avatar
August 2, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Lol, every cat should have one Nancy. Hope you're keeping well, have a lovely weekend. Tom
Kaufman Avatar
August 2, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Hi Tom, Samantha my cat thought I should write one today in case some felines might need one. LOL. I'm well, just have to wait until later to get a new rx for glasses, difficult to see white cursor for now. Have a blessed weekend and thanks for reaching out..
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