The Companion Animal Gripe/Annoying Things Thread

[Amy SF]

Selina sits right in front of the door we walked out of and when we go back into the room we end up having to push her out of the way to get in. We do it lightly to not hurt her, but it is a constant thing. Silly cat.

Yes, cats intentionally park themselves in doorways so we have to trip over them and fall. It's part of a worldwide cat conspiracy to get rid of humans. I don't think it's working, though, because they still run into the kitchen and murrow at us when they want their breakfast.

 

[Tom L.]

I'm not living with any cats or rabbits at the moment, but what is it with some cats: you want to play with them, and they're sort of like, "Meh. I'll think about it and get back to you... maybe...." but when you're doing something that has nothing to do with them, like talking on the phone, they come over and get all inquisitive and interested. (My cat Riley was like this.)

 

[Tom L.]

My rabbits like to chew on the baseboards. And the furniture. And the rugs. And any electrical cords they happen across. And shoes left where they can get them.

Especially electrical cords! I don't know what it is about those things that attract rabbits. I had to keep things unplugged when my rabbits were out, just in case.

Selina- Lick, lick, lick, lick, nibble, nibble, bite. Ouch.

Some of my cats have liked to groom my beard (and hair, what there is left of it...) They were good about not nipping me but the kitty saliva running in a rivulet across my skin was a little annoying.

 

[Amy SF]

I'm not living with any cats or rabbits at the moment, but what is it with some cats: you want to play with them, and they're sort of like, "Meh. I'll think about it and get back to you... maybe...." but when you're doing something that has nothing to do with them, like talking on the phone, they come over and get all inquisitive and interested. (My cat Riley was like this.)

My cat Misty... When I sat at my desk and used my desktop computer, she didn't do this, but now that I have a laptop and sit on my bed to use it, Misty will come over and sit on my mouse or the mouse cord so I can't use the mouse. Sabrina does that too. Makes me crazy.

 

[thefadedone]

My dog takes FOREVER to go to the bathroom when it's windy or rainy out. It's annoying that she can't find the perfect spot to poop . Just when I think she's found it, she turns around and starts searching again.

 

[Music Platter]

One of our cats just caught a mouse. I hate it when they do this. They bat the mouse around for a while, and then when you try to take it away from them, they just growl and take it somewhere else. When I finally got it from him, it was still, but breathing. I didn't know if it was hurt, or just in shock. I put it in the basement for now, where the cats can't get at it. I then went and got our cat some milk, as a sort of trade.

Why do cats have to be so cruel?

 

[Amy SF]

One of our cats just caught a mouse. I hate it when they do this. They bat the mouse around for a while, and then when you try to take it away from them, they just growl and take it somewhere else. When I finally got it from him, it was still, but breathing. I didn't know if it was hurt, or just in shock. I put it in the basement for now, where the cats can't get at it. I then went and got our cat some milk, as a sort of trade.

Why do cats have to be so cruel?

It's just their nature. They are predators. They have to hunt.

Is it possible to keep the cats indoors so they don't catch mice or birds or anything else they consider to be prey?

 

[Music Platter]

It's just their nature. They are predators. They have to hunt.

Is it possible to keep the cats indoors so they don't catch mice or birds or anything else they consider to be prey?

We do keep them inside most of the time. He caught this mouse while it was inside. Maybe the mice have a nest inside somewhere.

 

[Mischief]

This morning, I woke to one of the cats peeing on my hip. Top that if you can.

 

[~Wonder]

This morning, I woke to one of the cats peeing on my hip. Top that if you can.

My cat bit my left testicle

 

[Mischief]

My cat bit my left testicle

I think you just topped my experience.

 

[Moll Flanders]

I woke up last night and Molly wasn't on the bed so I looked on the floor and around the room and I couldn't see her. The safety gate was against the doorway so I knew she couldn't have gone outside the bedroom. I got into a panic and switched the light on and she was sitting curled up on my bedside table. I didn't think to look there.

 

[Misfit]

My cat bit my left testicle

What were you doing to it?

 

[RabbitLuvr]

Especially electrical cords! I don't know what it is about those things that attract rabbits. I had to keep things unplugged when my rabbits were out, just in case.

We've lost two laptop cords, to two different rabbits. Most of the house is rabbit-proofed, with all electrical cords hidden/blocked. Every once in a while, though, there will be a charging cable in use when a rabbit is out, and they always make a beeline straight to it! Electrical cords must be defeated!

 

[Tom L.]

My cat bit my left testicle

Ow. Not too hard, I hope...

I think the most violent thing my cats have done to me was to run across my face when I'm laying down, but they're in Midnight Witching Hour Freakout mode.

 

[KLS52]

Just to make it clear, that is a pewter teapot that belongs on the shelf by the wood burning stove. It was not placed strategically, by me, to hang on the cord to the blinds. Le sigh.

 

[Amy SF]

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Just to make it clear, that is a pewter teapot that belongs on the shelf by the wood burning stove. It was not placed strategically, by me, to hang on the cord to the blinds. Le sigh.

I didn't know your house was haunted! Those damn poltergeists.

 

[mary1]

The cat, Charlie, isn't the most affectionate with me. Well, he will take his pets and treats when he wants and will be done with me. Which is fine. He can do what he wants.

But what annoys me, is that when I'm working at home and really on a roll (designing or coding or something requiring full concentration) THAT is exactly when he NEEEEEEDS attention. If I don't pet/play with him fast enough, he'll bite me.

 

[Danielle]

male rats - too lazy
female rats- too hyperactive

 

[Freesia]

Had to change my tshirt because dog pee on it.