'It's only at night when he becomes demonic': Former stray cat keeps his human up all night but makes every sleepless moment worth it

This four-year-old former street cat has mastered the art of double living: sweet angel by day and full-on mischief maker by night. Since being rescued in February, he's settled into his new life with ease, spending his days napping in sunny spots, playing with his dog companion, and soaking up affection. But once the clock hits 1 a.m., everything changes. He scratches at furniture, knocks over anything left out, and demands food like it's an emergency. Even after a small scoop, he's back at it again by sunrise.

His tired hooman has tried nearly everything, from Feliway diffusers to rearranging the room and even shutting doors, but this clever cat has learned how to open them. It seems nothing stands between him and his nighttime antics.

An automatic feeder might finally bring peace to the household and give everyone some much-needed rest. Despite the chaos, his pawrent knows he's worth it. Life with him may be noisy and unpredictable, but it's also filled with love, laughter, and a very persistent purr.

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You’ve got to stay strong and not give in, or he’ll keep learning that chaos gets results. Cats are smart. One midnight snack and they think they’re running the house!
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An automatic feeder might be the perfect solution. It lets him eat on his own schedule without waking you up, so everyone gets what they want. He gets snacks, and you get sleep!
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Catto’s just being his natural self! They’re nocturnal little hunters at heart, so while you’re dreaming, he’s out there living his best midnight life, paws, pounces, and all.
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