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This is enough to give a feline a complex! Just who is in charge here? It was about a year ago I had to put up with the invasion of that big dog, Kindra. For some strange reason, the humans in this home figured they needed to rescue Kindra and give her a home. Do you think they asked me if I was in agreement to this plan?? Not a chance! One day, I was sitting in the window, soaking up some UV rays and in comes this big beast. They call her a German Shepherd, but there was no doubt in my mind she was a monster who was invading my personal space. Well, I certainly let these humans of mine know that I was NOT a happy camper! I made a run for the bedroom and stayed there for what seemed like a lifetime.
Well, it took some time, but I finally got bored with hanging out in the bedroom under the bed. I figured I had made my point and if the truth be known, this Kindra-dog really wasn't too bad. Actually, it's kind of fun to antagonize her and then run swiftly under a piece of furniture that she can't fit under. Ok, ok, so running swiftly is all a matter of opinion. I mean, just how fast do you think an 18 lb cat can run?
The long and short of it is, I think I really showed my humans who the boss is around here. I was SURE they had learned their lesson and they would never do something like bringing home a new fur-critter without consulting ME first! Everyone knows you don't upset the boss! Hrrrrrmph!
Well, it just goes to show my humans aren't too quick when it comes to learning feline lessons. Kindra and I have made our peace over the months and life had settled into a nice routine. Kindra learned very quickly that I am the boss and as long as she knows and respects this, we get along just fine. But nooooo, I should have known the peace would not last long. Once again, I was sitting around contemplating my navel when those humans brought home this little white and charcoal mop!! They call this mop, Shiro. Can you imagine giving a mop a name?? What will these humans think of next? I didn't mind it too much at first. I figured Shiro had come over to visit but would be leaving soon. So, being the incredibly well-mannered cat that I am, I put up with his presence in my domain, UNTIL I heard my humans say "He has settled in so well! He is a wonderful addition to our family." EXCUSE ME??? Settled in??? He's staying???
If I had feathers... well, you could just imagine how ruffled they were at this bit of news! The mop was staying! (sigh) Of course this means I have to pack up my bags and hide out in the bedroom again. Don't get me wrong, I am NOT afraid of this little ball of fluff, but I just can't let my humans get away with this without putting up a major fuss. I figured this time I will go on a serious hunger strike just to prove my point. The only problem with a hunger strike is, a guy can get very hungry and I don't care to be hungry. So, forget the hunger strike...but I will hide out in the bedroom so my humans don't get the idea I'm welcoming this Shiro-dog to the household. Not only that, I REALLY showed them this time! Since they didn't seem to concerned that I was hiding out in the bedroom and my attempts at a hunger strike were going unnoticed, I came up with a PLAN! This took a lot of planning and strategy but since hiding and starving wasn't working, I put a lot of effort into using my litterbox and then proceeding to kick the poop and litter all over the bedroom floor. HA! I sure showed them, I did!! Well, I think I showed them...I just don't understand why they were laughing when they discovered my plan. Hrrrrrrmph!
Now, don't tell anyone, but Shiro is actually quite a cutie. If I didn't know any better I'd swear he was a cat. He has all the moves down pat. He can sit for ages on the couch, or just be a lap sponge with our humans. I'm rather impressed with him. But there is no way I can let anyone know this until I've pouted and do the ignoring strategy for a long time. Heaven forbid that my humans should think all is ok.