Like an idiot, I dared to put up a Christmas tree last week. If you’re a cat owner, you will understand my mistake.
Scout doesn’t really try to climb the tree so much as he eats it. Although when he does go for a climb I’m pretty sure it is moments away from landing on the floor. Consequently, there a lot of conversations in my house that start with phrases like “WHAT did I just say” and “you better leave that alone….”
Any attempts to keep him away go ignored in the face of his determination. Everyone has a recommendation – orange peels, whole oranges and tin foil are the most popular. He just thumbs that cute little heart shaped nose in my direction and resumes his activities.
I bought a spray deterrent and doused the tree, skirt and floor around it all. That held him at bay for less than two days.
I can’t wait to take down the tree.
When I was married the first time we had four cats, and they always left the tree alone. I don’t know why we were so fortunate.
You were fortunate. Every cat I’ve ever had has shown some degree of interest in the tree. He isn’t the worst but he’s possibly the most persistent.
Oh Scouty…lol
My funny boy!
I can see who rules that roost! My cats cats never did bother my tree much. I don’t have any secrets to help, though.
Yes. I work for him and he does as he pleases.
We used to get real trees, and the cats never messed with them much, but oh boy was that new water bowl facinating! So we couldn’t add anything to the water to preserve the tree.
It was nice of you to give them that fancy new water bowl!