I agree: Cats should beg from the floor. And strangely enough, our kitty princess has actually been trained to that. Partly because she really doesn’t want human food except for whipped cream, a small bit of deli turkey or blue cheese.
Cats on anything other than the floor, lap or outside is nasty. Had a cousin whose house will have to be completely razed because of her cats. Was there only once and will never go back- the smell of “cat” eveywhere was sickening. Plus they were allowed on the dining table, fridge, etc. YUK!
My daughter was able to train her cat to stay off the kitchen counters, but not the table. We tried everything. We finally found something that work. We covered the table with so much junk that NO ONE could use the table. The cat stopped jumping up on the table. When we move to our new house, we are going to scour the internet for other suggestions because I would LIKE to eat at the table without the cat on it. I HATE the thought of a cat having been where food I eat has been prepared. I was a one house where cats were all over the kitchen counters and dining room tables. I never ate there again.
Reminds me of a convo reported by Georgia Dunn of Breaking Cat News. Their 4 real-life cats “aren’t allowed” on the kitchen table either, but they get up there anyway…
Man: “What are the cats doing on the kitchen table?”
I’ve had cats for more than 50 years. Earl is right. They do NOT belong on the dinner table during meals.
That being said, I have never been able to figure out how to keep them off of it while I’m not home or in the other part of the house, but it wipes down easily before we sit down to eat. Same with the kitchen counters. As long as they stay off while I am preparing food (after I have wiped the counters) then I don’t worry about it.
I had a cat who would sit in her own chair and wait for leftovers. She never got actually on the table. That said, is there anything Earl does as an adult homeowner on his own besides nap? Opal takes him sandwiches on request on a TV tray, cooks all the meals, does all the laundry, and he sleeps. But for once, Opal did go too far with the cat. Roscoe should learn to sit quietly in a chair and hope for leftovers. He always looks willing to eat anything. Beagle?
I’ve never liked casseroles either so I have one Mexican casserole which we both love. It really takes me more time to make any dish with lots of ingredients mixed together than a stir fry or a baked anything. Our cats have never shared a dinner table with us. If they tried, they’d be knocked right off the table.
Yeah, I’m with Earl on this one. Animals do not belong on eating surfaces. Ew. Just Ew. I have a friend whose cats are allowed on the countertops, but they wipe them down with clorox before they prepare food. I still say NO.
That’s just gross. I’ve had a lot of cats but two places they were never allowed was on food preparation surfaces (kitchen counters) and the table. My mother was anti-cat-anywhere and I believed her until the day I walked into the kitchen and she was making a salad with one of the cats sitting next to the bowl, supervising. Now I never believe her, no matter how much she says she hates cats.
Earl is lazy except when Opal, who apparently can’t drive, makes him take her to the fabric store. I just realized I don’t like these stereotypical old people. They don’t seem to like each other much either.
allen@home about 4 years ago
Earl Pickles a man full of tact and grace. Yea right.
Colorado about 4 years ago
I have to agree with Earl on this one. I love my dog but I don’t want her on the table at dinner time or any other time for that matter.
Templo S.U.D. about 4 years ago
Everybody plays the fool, there’s no exception to the rule (Aaron Neville)
Concretionist about 4 years ago
I agree: Cats should beg from the floor. And strangely enough, our kitty princess has actually been trained to that. Partly because she really doesn’t want human food except for whipped cream, a small bit of deli turkey or blue cheese.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 4 years ago
“…and even there, I tried.”
Sanspareil about 4 years ago
Earl may have to sleep on the sofa tonight.
Breadboard about 4 years ago
I also vote with Earl on this one .
jagedlo about 4 years ago
So as far as the casserole goes, Earl’s a "poke"eman?
iggyman about 4 years ago
Tables are for glasses, not asses! My Grandma’s old friend always said that!
Less Monday... More Friday about 4 years ago
Earl won’t like how the cat tastes either.
ForrestOverin about 4 years ago
It’s Roscoe I’d be motivated to keep off the dinner table, not the cat!
cubswin2016 about 4 years ago
Earl always knows just the right thing to say to get him in trouble.
KenseidenXL about 4 years ago
Casserole, n. – random assortment of whatever was at hand, dumped into a baking dish, heated and served….
fuzzbucket Premium Member about 4 years ago
I get enough cat hair on my clothes. I don’t want it on my food, but I still find some.
Kalkkuna about 4 years ago
Fluffy looks SO scared.
e.groves about 4 years ago
My opinion of Opal just dropped a few notches.
I'll fly away about 4 years ago
Cats on anything other than the floor, lap or outside is nasty. Had a cousin whose house will have to be completely razed because of her cats. Was there only once and will never go back- the smell of “cat” eveywhere was sickening. Plus they were allowed on the dining table, fridge, etc. YUK!
wirepunchr about 4 years ago
Earl, is that tuna noodle casserole?
Golf Buddy about 4 years ago
Readers did ask to see Muffin…Roscoe couldn’t jump that high…
DaveQuinn about 4 years ago
Earl is right. Opal goes too far with the cat, yet she is always nagging Earl
amanbe3 about 4 years ago
“Sit at the table and take a good look. The first to complain is the next meal’s cook.”
demnuts1 about 4 years ago
at least if roscoe was there he would be at earl’s feet and maybe eat some of the tuna casserole
oldlady07 Premium Member about 4 years ago
We trained our dog to stay off of furniture and the kitchen counters and he always obeyed as long as we were watching him.
Nighthawks Premium Member about 4 years ago
so, the cat rummages through the kitty litter , covering up her droppings
and then jumps on the kitchen table WHILE they’re eating?
Opal crossed the line on that one.
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
It’s the casserole he’s annoyed with….And NO cats ON the table, especially when eating….OY! I’m surprised Opal allows this!
JLChi about 4 years ago
Easy solution, Earl, do your own cooking. And grocery shopping. And cleaning up.
Cozmik Cowboy about 4 years ago
Cats on the table? No problem – as long as it’s in the form of tacos gatos……….
Moon57Shine about 4 years ago
I wouldn’t eat ANYTHING on that table.
contralto2b about 4 years ago
My daughter was able to train her cat to stay off the kitchen counters, but not the table. We tried everything. We finally found something that work. We covered the table with so much junk that NO ONE could use the table. The cat stopped jumping up on the table. When we move to our new house, we are going to scour the internet for other suggestions because I would LIKE to eat at the table without the cat on it. I HATE the thought of a cat having been where food I eat has been prepared. I was a one house where cats were all over the kitchen counters and dining room tables. I never ate there again.
anomalous4 about 4 years ago
Reminds me of a convo reported by Georgia Dunn of Breaking Cat News. Their 4 real-life cats “aren’t allowed” on the kitchen table either, but they get up there anyway…
Man: “What are the cats doing on the kitchen table?”
Woman: “Paying half the mortgage.”
=^..^=
Jan C about 4 years ago
I’ve had cats for more than 50 years. Earl is right. They do NOT belong on the dinner table during meals.
That being said, I have never been able to figure out how to keep them off of it while I’m not home or in the other part of the house, but it wipes down easily before we sit down to eat. Same with the kitchen counters. As long as they stay off while I am preparing food (after I have wiped the counters) then I don’t worry about it.
debireuter about 4 years ago
20 years in with cats and they pretty much have the lay of the place. We are still alive!
heathcliff2 about 4 years ago
Perhaps she is more tender than the hard baked casserole.
Petemejia77 about 4 years ago
Gross Opal! HAIR! CATS HAVE HAIR THAT SHEADS LACED WITH THEIR SALIVA!
Moonkey Premium Member about 4 years ago
I had a cat who would sit in her own chair and wait for leftovers. She never got actually on the table. That said, is there anything Earl does as an adult homeowner on his own besides nap? Opal takes him sandwiches on request on a TV tray, cooks all the meals, does all the laundry, and he sleeps. But for once, Opal did go too far with the cat. Roscoe should learn to sit quietly in a chair and hope for leftovers. He always looks willing to eat anything. Beagle?
Ukko wilko about 4 years ago
If a cat turns up on my dinner table, it will be baked, in a nice cream sauce.
Grutzi about 4 years ago
I’ve never liked casseroles either so I have one Mexican casserole which we both love. It really takes me more time to make any dish with lots of ingredients mixed together than a stir fry or a baked anything. Our cats have never shared a dinner table with us. If they tried, they’d be knocked right off the table.
tabby about 4 years ago
I really love my cats but they are NOT allowed on the table or the kitchen counters.
kab2rb about 4 years ago
This time I agree with Earl with cats.
FunnyPageLover about 4 years ago
Yeah, I’m with Earl on this one. Animals do not belong on eating surfaces. Ew. Just Ew. I have a friend whose cats are allowed on the countertops, but they wipe them down with clorox before they prepare food. I still say NO.
YorkGirl Premium Member about 4 years ago
Never ever!
j.l.farmer about 4 years ago
i love animals but that would definitely be a no no!
fix-n-fly about 4 years ago
If the cat is on the dinner table, then it is fair game to be eaten…. although I wouldn’t do it because I don’t like cats.
Lightpainter about 4 years ago
From now on, Earl, show up naked for dinner. Tell Opal “ you aren’t hurting anyone”.
onespiceybbw about 4 years ago
That’s just gross. I’ve had a lot of cats but two places they were never allowed was on food preparation surfaces (kitchen counters) and the table. My mother was anti-cat-anywhere and I believed her until the day I walked into the kitchen and she was making a salad with one of the cats sitting next to the bowl, supervising. Now I never believe her, no matter how much she says she hates cats.
Nancy Simpson about 4 years ago
Earl is lazy except when Opal, who apparently can’t drive, makes him take her to the fabric store. I just realized I don’t like these stereotypical old people. They don’t seem to like each other much either.