Badkitty...I
love my cat Boo-Boo to death (literally, I love him more then I love my
parents. Is that bad?) and I would do anything for him. When it comes to the
hierarchy of the household, he and I are always competing for the attention-
and he usually wins (I lose to a CAT). He has my father, mother, and I wrapped
around his little paw, which is why he can get away with the crap he pulls.
For
example, let’s take into account his treat situation. Every morning he wakes up
my dad and follows him into the kitchen for his treats. Usually that’s the end
of the story. But sometimes, mere minutes after we give him treats he wants
more. How can you tell? He’s developed the habit of getting onto the kitchen
counter (where his treats are kept) and knocking things off. CLUNK! There
goes the aspirin bottle. CLUNK! There go the gummy vitamins. And he KEEPS DOING
IT until he gets more treats. On occasion, he will even knock off a cup or
glass and break it (we learned this the hard way). Yes, we reward him for his
bad behavior. We are awful people.
But
Boo-Boo’s dastardly deeds don’t end there. In the past few months he has
decided he prefers drinking from the sink rather than his water bowl. So at any
given moment, you could walk into the kitchen or bathroom and find him next to
the sink, licking the faucet for any spare water droplets. We’ve gotten into
the habit of just turning the tap on for him so we don’t have to stand there
and watch him lick the faucet for an hour. Instead, he can drink to his little
heart’s desire while wasting gallons of water the whole time (he’s very
conscious of the environment isn’t he?).
Speaking
of Boo-Boo’s drinking habits, he also likes to drink out of our cups. A few
years back he started having accidents all over the house. It seemed like a
week wouldn’t go by without finding a pile of clean laundry with poop on it or
having to haul our bed comforters to the cleaners. My father was FURIOUS and
was threatening to get rid of Boo-Boo if he didn’t stop. As you can imagine, I
was devastated and tried to convince my father that Boo-Boo wasn’t really a bad
cat. I should mention that around the time I was taking Miralax, a supposedly
tasteless (they lie, it tastes like plastic) powder that is dissolved into your
drink to help with constipation. Since I didn’t like the taste, I often took
the cup to bed with me so my parents would think I drank it. As it turns out,
Boo-Boo would come in and drink the water/Miralax mixture, thus causing his
unfortunate bowel movements. When I figured this out and told my parents, I got
in trouble, while everyone else felt guilty that my misdeeds almost caused us
to get rid of Boo-Boo, who was once again treated like the little prince that
he undoubtedly is.
When
we first got Boo-Boo he used to get angry and pee all over everything, usually
the laundry or our beds. One night soon after we first got him, I was sleeping
and he jumped up on my bed and sat on my bare leg. I was half-asleep and
thought nothing of it. But then I felt it. Wetness. You guessed it, he was
peeing on me! I think he was trying to tell me that I was his, and that he
owned me. In a way, I guess you could say he does own me, because even though sometimes
he can be the devil in the form of a cat, I would do anything for that little
bundle of fur and I hope that he would do anything for me.
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Proposing with Pets...A new fad these days is proposing with your pets. Whether it’s a marriage proposal or a prom invitation, people are coming up with unique and creative ways to pop the question.
This concept is a little strange to me, but I have to admit, it’s original and memorable. Owners are tying rings to their pet’s collars, getting customized leashes that say “Will you marry me?” and tying balloons on little puppies and kitties to pop the question. There are even websites that suggest how to propose with your dog! You can check out the website here. For example, if you want a unique proposal, you can tie a sign around your dog’s neck or have a special collar made to ask the question for you! Want to up the ante? Have a t-shirt made for your pet to propose with!
I mean, don’t get me wrong, if someone proposed to me with a little kitten, that would be my DREAM proposal- but it’s still odd- and there are some risks involved. For instance, take a dog. Dogs are known for eating some questionable things such as garbage, toys, etc. Are you really going to trust your pooch to tote around that expensive 4.5 carat ring? I hope not. And what about cats? Unless they’re a kitten or absolutely adore you, good luck, because the only way you’re going to get them to drag their butt off the bed is by carrying them to your loved one to propose. That doesn’t sound very romantic to me. It may sound like a good idea, but chances are, you’re going to hit a snag somewhere.
For example, what if you have the brilliant idea to adopt or buy an animal to propose with? Now you have to run around to pet stores, adoption centers, etc. After you’ve looked at all the animals, you have to pick the PERFECT one! Then you go through the buying/adoption process and you’ve finally got (insert name here) home! Now what?
Well, depending on your living situation, you may have to hide the animal from your significant other, which can be a real pain. Then when the day finally comes, you could potentially run into some problems. I mean, what if you realized you’re less than fond of your new animal friend- then what do you do? Or your pet could have some digestion problems. What if they pee/poop on the floor during the proposal? What if they puke? What if they don’t like you? Or worse, what if they bite your significant other during the proposal? Minor details really, but they could cause a catastrophe.
To ease your fears of these potential problems, I would go through a few “rehearsals” with your pet and have a friend stand in for your significant other. This way you can see how your pet will possibly react in the situation. As for tying the ring around your pets collar/leash, I would steer clear of that just in case they accidentally lose/damage/eat it and instead buy a balloon, pet tag, t-shirt or something else to pop the question, but the final decision is yours.
So, if you’re willing to deal with these issues, I say full steam ahead! If you’re not a fan of traditional pets, there might be a few other options to propose with a pet. Maybe you can teach your bird to say “Will you marry me?”, get your pet snake to form the shape of a heart, or put a sign on your horse. The possibilities are endless, so get out there and plan your perfect proposal, whether it includes a furry friend or not.
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