ICanHasCheezburger Community Cat Fanatics Tell Us All About The Most Impurrtant Guidelines Their Cats Have Set In Their Households

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kalila courban
Apr 30, 2023 1:00 PM EDT

For cat lovers, their feline friends are much more than just pets. They're family members who have a big say in how the household is run. We asked the ICanHasCheezburger community to tell us all about the most important guidelines that their cats have set in their households, and as usual, our awesome community members did not disappoint. Some cats demand a strict feeding schedule, while others insist on being the only pet in the house. Many have claimed specific spots in the home, such as a cozy sunbeam or a comfy armchair, that are off-limits to their human counterparts. Understandable.

But it's not just about rules, cats also bring plenty of joy and entertainment to their households. Some love to play fetch or chase toys, while others prefer to curl up in their human's lap for a cozy cuddle session. And of course, the most important guideline of all is to always give your cat plenty of love and attention, because these independent creatures still crave human companionship. Cats truly are the rulers of their households, and their devoted human companions are more than happy to oblige to their impurrtant guidelines.

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    Cat - Marge Mannion Well, she's just finished the 1st chapter of the manual. So far, an important rule is to sit in the recliner on her command so she can nap. She has a very demanding meow for that one. Another is that the treats must be given after she gets her medicine. Feeding time is as often as she wants. (She needs to gain some weight) How do you argue with a face like that? Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d 22
    via Marge Mannion
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    Font - Top fan Megan Marie I have to sleep on the floor in the living room with them or they scream. If I didn't live in an apartment I wouldn't give in but, alas, they win. Even bought a mattress for the floor, it's a twin which is the perfect size for two sprawling kitties and half of a momma. Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d Edited 13
    via Megan Marie
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    Font - Jamie Denton Every time I sit or lay down, she must be in my lap. If I am not up and about by 7 am, she jumps onto my stomach, bounces once, and races through the house, only to do it again...and again. But did I say, I love her to bits? 3 Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d 10 4
    via Jamie Denton
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    Font - Jacquelyn Paull Food will be supplied at 9am, 4:30pm. 9pm and 4:30am (I'm not that fond of the 4:30am one). The back room will be accessible in the spring and summer for sun baths. All chairs are my chairs even if you are sitting in it. You must move over on the chair so I can wedge in beside you. You must then brush me. The pillow next you is mine plus 3/4 of the bed. Like Reply Hide Send Message 1d
    via Jacquelyn Paull
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    Rectangle - Top fan Tiffany Smith Lankford Dinner is at 5 pm SHARP! Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d
    via Tiffany Smith Lankford
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    Cat - Amy K-Genung It's her place. If she bangs the cupboard doors and I say "No! Stop it !!!", she will continue to bang them louder. If I raise my hand and say "stop !", she will smack the cupboard door, and walk between my feet (1 am disabled, unsteady on my feet), taking her time. No fear. She knows I wouldn't hit her for anything. But she is my Luna. Sigh. Like Reply Tod bod ood Hide Send Message 1d 4
    via Amy K-Genung
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    Plant - Top fan Laura Lopez Miller 'You do as i ask' and 'I nap where I want' Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d DO 10
    via Laura Lopez Miller
  • 08
    Cat - Sharon de Jong Treats every time you open pantry door, every time I sit in front of pantry door and anytime I yell for them. Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d 13
    via Sharon de Jong
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    Rectangle - Deb L Deb All food must be in a zip lock bag. Even unopened bags of chips must be ziplocked. This monster will eat protein powder. Like Reply Hide Send Message 1d 2
    via Deb L Deb
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    Gesture - Jane Powers-On It's food-a-clock on demand! If I don't jump when he snaps his paws for attention I will get pounced on and used as the scratch pole until I comply...pftt... Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d 3
    via Jane Powers-On
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    Rectangle - Top fan Bronwyn Frances Having their own spots on my bed Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d 999 6
    via Bronwyn Frances
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    Font - Terra Strain There must always be dry food 'down even if he doesnt eat it, or he sits beside the bowl and stares at me. Also I am his bed. He can drape himself over me anytime he wants.. which I love Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d Edited 2
    via Terra Strain
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    Font - Top fan Mary Crippen I can't sit in my chair when she is ready to go to sleep for the night, because that's her favorite spot. She jumps on the arm of my chair and gently tries to push me off with her paw. Its actually very sweet and funny. When I get up, I lean down, and she gives me kisses. DO 3 Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d
    via Mary Crippen
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    Human body - Top fan Jeni Hall Peel The bed is theirs, I'm just allowed to sleep there. 4 Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d
    via Jeni Hall Peel
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    Rectangle - Sarah M Owens the dog is not allowed on the furniture Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d 10
    via Sarah M Owens
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    Organism - Suzanne Rose One rule is opening the front door first thing.. for bird watching! Petey will jump like a kangaroo at the doorknob if not opened. Petey, our kitten rescue in back w surrogate gray mom and bombay surrogate dad up front. They keep the house in line;) lol Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d 7
    via Suzanne Rose
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    Rectangle - Top fan Taruka Quauhtezcatl Harry - The bed is Mine! Allie - I own the top of the cat tree Anna - Anything moving is fair game Garfield - the poncho is my bed, so is my hooman's lap Like Reply Hide Send Message 1d
    via Taruka Quauhtezcatl
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    Cat - April Wisebaker Installing child locks on cabinets and drawers that I don't want this little lady to open! ends Like Reply Hide Send Message 1d 3
    via April Wisebaker
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    Cat - Kathy Ware Cuddle time follows evening tooth brushing Like Reply Hide Send Message 1d O2
    via Kathy Ware
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    Rectangle - Dan Lyon Must give treats first thing in the morning and when get home from work, otherwise, he will wake the house. Also has me trained for other things too. Like Reply Hide Send Message 1d
    via Dan Lyon
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    Rectangle - Alessandra Beck If I fits I sits. It's my chair, my couch, my dog bed, my food bowls, my water bowls....let's just safely say everything everywhere is mine. Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d 2
    via Alessandra Beck
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    Font - Top fan Monika De Giorgi My Mom's Cat: If she gets home before noon, she has to take a nap with the cat. The Cat insists. My Cat: Third Breakfast is a thing. I run your life now, deal with it. Like Reply Hide Send Message 2d
    via Monika De Giorgi

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