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Cat war
I have declared war on Felix.
Back in November, we got a new-to-us dining set which includes a buffet. The buffet goes perfectly in front of the dining window. Outside the dining window is a bird feeder. Therefore on top of the buffet is a perfect spot for a gigantic cat to watch birds. And swish his tail. And jump around. And climb the curtains. Also it's kind of high up, so it's much easier to jump on the buffet if he first jumps on the dining table. I do not allow cats on my dining surfaces. Feet that have been in litter boxes do not go where my food goes.
He has pulled the curtains down five times. We can't keep anything up there because he views it as his perch to climb up on and knock things off of. Papers, pencils, calculators, mail, decor, everything must go. This week he broke the giant glass jar we had on the buffet with decorations in it.
I just covered it with masking tape, sticky side up. He jumped up immediately, and got a piece stuck to his foot. He shook it off, and gingerly danced around the remaining tape. He is not happy.
I feel a little mean because it is a primo cat perch, but I'm tired of having to keep a 5' buffet cleared of all objects for his viewing enjoyment. There are tons of other great cat perches available to him - cushy heated window seats, all the furniture, radiators (that can't be comfortable but he seems to like them), etc. I bought the buffet intending to put lamps and seasonal decorations on it (and food when entertaining). Not a cat.
Want to place bets on who wins?
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