Hi everybody! It’s me, Onyx. The beautiful black house panther. I’ve been having a great time since they opened up the house a couple of weeks below. We all now have full run of the house. No more upstairs cats and downstairs cats. It’s just cats. I love it. I can go where I want, when I want. I”m still Blondie’s therapy cat, but now I can get treats downstairs from Mom too.
Sgt Stripes is enjoying the freedom too. He’s upstairs part of the time and downstairs part of the time. He particularly loves the downstairs windows. Snoops is upstairs part of the time now. The only ones that aren’t taking advantage of the extra space are Gypsy and Angel. Gypsy stays upstairs and Angel stays downstairs. Hopefully they’ll be moving around soon.
aMom isn’t too sure about the new arrangement. We cats are adapting to each other at our own pace, but there have been a few hiccups. I’ll tell you about a few of them.
The Crime: Hissing at Sgt Stripes whenever he comes near.
The Criminal: Angel.
The Excuse: I want to make sure he doesn’t attack me or try to play pounce with me.
The Crime: Playing pounce on unsuspecting cats
The Criminal: Sgt Stripes
The Excuse: I just want someone to place with. I can’t believe I’m living with four other cats and no one wants to play with me.
The Crime: Growling at Sgt Stripes whenever he comes near.
The Criminal: Snoops
The Excuse: I will never forgive him for scaring Kommando Kitty by running after her and pouncing
The Crime: Chewing through a bag of treats and opening a canister of treats
The Criminal: Onyx
The Excuse: I was hungry and those are my favorite thing to eat.
The Crime: Cornering Snoops on the litter box.
The Criminal: Gypsy
The Excuse: I was just watching. I wasn’t going to touch her.
The Crime: Eating Snoops wet food if Snoops saves some for later.
The Criminal: Angel.
The Excuse: I want to make sure nothing is wasted.
The Crime: Licking everyone’s wet food before the owner can eat it.
The Criminal: Sgt Stripes
The Excuse: I keep hoping I’ll find some that I like.
The Crime: Hiding in rooms that are normally closed off (e.g., the front porch and the study).
The Criminal: Snoops
The Excuse: I need peace and quiet. No matter where I go, there’s another cat.
The Crime: Knocking things off the shelves and dressers
The Criminal: Gypsy
The Excuse: I’m trying to make the house less cluttered.
Coming Next Week: The Great Debate:
Adventures in Cheeseland 
At least they all have an excuse. 🙂
It all makes sense to them
Oh my goodness you sure have all been in the dog house 🙀😽
Mom is a little frustrated. She hopes we all adapt soon
You have a Chat Noir as a therapy cat? 😳
Yes indeed. My daughter’s therapist has certified Onyx
I can’t imagine anyone would certify Catorze.
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We don’t think Mom’s that patient. But it’s hard with everyone wanting their own space
You are all spending lots of time in the dog house!! Glad you are all free to roam!
It’s been a rough couple of weeks. But we’re adapting.
Mew mew mew yore violationss seem purrfectlee normal to us…. Wee prefurr THE werd REESON to THE werd XCUSE 😉
Rite Snoopss an Sgt Stripess an Gypsy an Onyx an Angel???? Mew mew mew….
***purrss*** BellaDharma
***giggellss*** BellaSita Mum
Purr-cisely. A cat’s gotta do what a cat’s gotta do
Mew mew mew mee agreess!!!
I think you need to have litterboxes in more than one spot to prevent any cat from cornering another. We have a lot of issues like this too-living with 12 cats can be a challenge, but also a pleasure. XO
We actually have several litter boxes. The one is question is in the closet in Mom’s bedroom. It was supposed to be for Sgt Stripes, but now it’s communal. We’re learning to tolerate each other. 🙂
This is funny post! Crime and Punishment! I thought of these possible violations;
1. **Code 401**: Unauthorized Sunbeam Occupation
– Description: Cat found monopolizing the only sunbeam in the room, causing other residents to seek alternative warmth sources.
2. **Code 402**: Clandestine Nap Operations
– Description: Cat caught napping in prohibited areas, such as freshly laundered clothes or on top of important paperwork.
3. **Code 403**: Midnight Zoomies Disturbance
– Description: Cat engaged in high-speed chases and acrobatic maneuvers during sleeping hours, resulting in widespread disturbance.
4. **Code 404**: Snack Theft
– Description: Cat seen pilfering treats or snacks from unsuspecting residents’ plates, often with remarkable stealth and agility.
5. **Code 405**: Unauthorized Cuddling
– Description: Cat found in the lap of a resident who is attempting to read or knit, causing significant disruption to their activities.
Thanks! Those are pawsome!
No hiccup can’t take away your freedom, right guys😹Double Pawkisses for a Happy Day to all of you🐾😽💞
We’re going to make it work. Purrs