I think it may have been Erma Bombeck who once said something to the effect that – Doing housework while you have children at home is like digging a hole in the sand with your bare hands. For every pile you scoop out, two more slide back in. ( I suppose Cat owners can take that a bit more litterally.)
And of course, they put the litter box in the laundry room, so the clothes can absorb that “delightful” scent. (As bad as one friend who used to put the litter box IN THE DANG KITCHEN BY THE REFRIGERATOR!!!) Ecch!!!
That is exactly what my cat, Velvet, does! I try to bring in her clean box with my back turned so she doesn’t notice, but it doesn’t work! She will also sit and watch me clean the box, then jump right in and dirty it. Cats are weird.
Cats live longer, healthier lives if they are kept indoors. A box is no fun, but it’s worth it for your cat! Those outdoor cats go somewhere, probably in a neighbor’s yard!
@JusSayinI had one that taught herself to use the toilet when she trapped herself in the bathroom once. She would flush 3 or 4 times either to make sure ‘it’ was gone or to watch the water swirl. Not sure which because she would come flush if she heard anyone else flush.
I tried that with 4 cats and 1 toilet. I gave up when the power went out and we had no water to clean the seat with (after they spread litter from the “training” pan all over it).
Also amazing how they manage to time it for exactly when you clean the pan.
bigbob1946 over 11 years ago
CATS ARE SO FULL OF IT
Gizmo Cat over 11 years ago
Wouldn’t you rather use a clean toilet than a dirty one? Cat’s are just like us in that respect.
mhgbear over 11 years ago
We call it the “Blessing of the Box!” ROFL
Arianne over 11 years ago
I think it may have been Erma Bombeck who once said something to the effect that – Doing housework while you have children at home is like digging a hole in the sand with your bare hands. For every pile you scoop out, two more slide back in. ( I suppose Cat owners can take that a bit more litterally.)
JusSayin over 11 years ago
I am attempting to train my kitten to use the toilet. She is taking to the toilet well, but she is no good at flushing yet.
j-birds3 over 11 years ago
Luddie like a fresh, clean box. So why the as Arlo puts it "Are you surprised?
bagbalm over 11 years ago
He’s been holding it two days the box was so rank.
ScullyUFO over 11 years ago
You know it’s time for maintenance when they perch themselves on the edge of the litter box.
Varnes over 11 years ago
Both my cats, sisters, prefer to go outside, even in the winter. I love it…I very seldom have to clean the box……Good kitties!
yoda1234 over 11 years ago
And of course, they put the litter box in the laundry room, so the clothes can absorb that “delightful” scent. (As bad as one friend who used to put the litter box IN THE DANG KITCHEN BY THE REFRIGERATOR!!!) Ecch!!!
Canoe-full over 11 years ago
I have made an observation;Only Democrats allow their cats to roam free on the counter tops.Am I on target here?
dvoyack over 11 years ago
When ya gotta go ya gotta go!
jbmlaw01 over 11 years ago
Fox Butterfield, is that you?
twinsoniclab over 11 years ago
That is exactly what my cat, Velvet, does! I try to bring in her clean box with my back turned so she doesn’t notice, but it doesn’t work! She will also sit and watch me clean the box, then jump right in and dirty it. Cats are weird.
Cats live longer, healthier lives if they are kept indoors. A box is no fun, but it’s worth it for your cat! Those outdoor cats go somewhere, probably in a neighbor’s yard!
jppjr over 11 years ago
That’s just the way of a cat…they have to “christen” the fresh litter box.
mountaingreenery. over 11 years ago
I bet she finds Arlo waiting outside the with the sports pages, when she cleans the bathroom.
H P Hundt Premium Member over 11 years ago
@JusSayinI had one that taught herself to use the toilet when she trapped herself in the bathroom once. She would flush 3 or 4 times either to make sure ‘it’ was gone or to watch the water swirl. Not sure which because she would come flush if she heard anyone else flush.
tnazar over 11 years ago
I always figured the rush was to mark the litter again. Mine, mine, mine…
lindz.coop Premium Member over 11 years ago
@JusSayin
I tried that with 4 cats and 1 toilet. I gave up when the power went out and we had no water to clean the seat with (after they spread litter from the “training” pan all over it).
Also amazing how they manage to time it for exactly when you clean the pan.
@lightenup :)