All Things Belong to Kitties

@DianneN (246762)
United States
February 10, 2018 9:49am CST
As I sit in Florida after a small bicycle accident (I skidded on sand making a turn and skinned my knee, and all plans are halted for the day as I ice over the bandages), my kitties sit on my living room couches back home sunning themselves. Ouch! That hurts more than my knee! Our son and his bride sold their house and are living in ours while we are in Florida. Apparently, from various photos they've sent, the cats are in bliss having run of the house. That, I don't allow when I'm home! They look so content and happy, I don't have the heart to shoo them away. I love them too much. I guess that all things belong to kitties. Oh, well. I think I'll soothe my spirits by eating some of the big box of chocolates my husband ran out to surprise me with. He feels badly for me having that accident, but this too shall pass.
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• United States
10 Feb 18
I recently saw a small clip of a dog who isn't allowed on the bed. His owner hid a camera in the bedroom and had it set to record. It almost seems staged as the dog jumps up, walks around for a moment, then straight at the camera before rolling to his belly and scritching his back with the bedding. Cats are an entirely different breed. They DO own everything, and they are just confident enough to not care what you think.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
Lol! Dogs a smart, but cats rule the roost and us! They are like little stuffed animals that have come to life.
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• United States
10 Feb 18
@DianneN I think that their roles in ancient times (as symbols) has gone to their heads. Now not all of them are so full of themselves, but the majority of cats know how cute we think they are. They use this to their advantage.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I definitely agree! They control us in so many ways.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
10 Feb 18
I am sorry for your knee Dianne. Rest today and keep the knee iced. You are right that the two kitties look happy. I would not have the heart to shoo them either.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
10 Feb 18
@DianneN I would be also upset. I love cats, but there are places where Willy is not allowed.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
Thanks, Anna. I'll probably have a lovely scab, but at least I didn't break my neck! lol Those kitties are so happy there, but I'd like to strangle my son. He knows that room is off limits to them. Oh, well.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
@LadyDuck Oh, that cute little Willy! Have you seen him recently?
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@shaggin (71666)
• United States
11 Feb 18
Your husband is just so sweet. I am sorry you fell It might hurt when you bend it as it heals depending on how skinned it is. Cats always love basking in the sun My cat and puppy both sleep on the top of the couch cushions like your cats are doing.
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@shaggin (71666)
• United States
11 Feb 18
That couch is so pretty it doesn't look like they have been there long. My cat sheds so much hair everywhere and it doesn't vacuum up very well.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
Thank you. It still hurts and stings, but I will take some days off to heal. I'll be fine. It's so cute how our animals love the sun, even in the summer! I still am not too happy with my son opening that room to them. They have plenty of other sunny spots. Oh, well. lol
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
@shaggin Thank you! I'm more worried about their claws getting caught in the material. They barely shed. My son brushes them constantly and is a neat freak. He even brought his special vacuum cleaner to our house.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Feb 18
I hope your knee heals quickly. Doodles keeps an eye on her doesn't he, love that shot.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Feb 18
I'm glad someone was there to care for you @DianneN It's just too funny, I see that look on Max's face when he's watching Meetzee and sometimes even me.
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@mydanods (6513)
• Nigeria
10 Feb 18
@DianneN I am sorry for your accident too. I know you will recover in quick time.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
Thanks so much, Ann. I skinned it badly and rode home with blood dripping down my leg. My husband and neighbor cleaned the sand out, but I'll be fine. Just a bit stiff. Doodles does keep an eye on Kuma. She's like his little fat baby toy.
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@sallypup (57858)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Feb 18
I hope your knee feels better soon. You manage to keep cats off couches?? That is a lovely couch/divan.
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@sallypup (57858)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Feb 18
@DianneN Your lifestyle is 100 degrees different than mine! I find that interesting. I can't imagine closing off part of the living space from the fur kids.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
@sallypup They have two other family rooms and 5 bedrooms to ruin. Lol!
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
Thank you. It's a bit stiff, but happy it wasn't worse. I have a swinging door from the kitchen to dining roo, and French doors to the living room which we keep closed to keep them out.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Feb 18
The kitties are ruling the roost!
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
Yes, they are! I'm not too happy, but at least my son has blankets for them on our ivory couches and silk chairs.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
10 Feb 18
Sorry for your accident and please heal fast. Cats are so clever. They can even make you believe that that you own the house.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
Thanks so much, Felix. Not too pretty to look at, but I'll be fine. Those cats are always in charge of us!
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
10 Feb 18
@DianneN I did have a couple of falls myself when I was younger. Ouch! Those cats look so comfortable and I think they are laughing. Anyways, they make me laugh when I look at them.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
@1hopefulman We all have falls when young, but I was so embarrassed. Someone drove by and was kind enough to ask if I needed help. I pretended that I was as fine as could be and quickly got on my bike and rode home. I didn't even look at my knee!!!! Oh, those cats are as sneaky as can be. My son must have opened the draperies and now I will not only have pulls in the furniture from their claws, but faded fabric as well! I'm glad YOU'RE laughing!!!
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
10 Feb 18
so sorry about skinning your knee there.You were not doing a wheeling
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
11 Feb 18
@DianneN Good girl there.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
Thanks and no wheelies for me!
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• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11 Feb 18
yup!!! good advise
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
11 Feb 18
I hope your knee feels better already, Dianne. I am sure the chocolates helped! Pets have never had the run of my home. They have their place and the rest of the house is mine! (I do make a small exception for my walking sharks. I will let them out of their tank so they can take a stroll across the carpet once or twice a day. They aren't allowed on my furniture but I do get down in the floor while they squeak and nuzzle me.)
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
12 Feb 18
@DianneN We don't have cats, Dianne... but if you want me to bring them to your house, I'm sure they would LOVE to 'play' with those cats!
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
12 Feb 18
Thanks, but I'll live. Watch those sharks with the cats around!
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@paigea (35680)
• Canada
10 Feb 18
Beautiful kitties. Our cat loves that spot on the couch too. Hope your knee heels quickly. I was skating yesterday, and almost fell. I was thinking I want knee pads.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
@paigea That hockey gear is what we both need!
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
10 Feb 18
Thank you. Cats seek out the sun, no matter where they find it. I think knee pads and elbow pads would be wise at our age!
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@paigea (35680)
• Canada
10 Feb 18
@DianneN I have seen my husband fall while playing hockey and no pain due to his hockey pants! That is what I need.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
11 Feb 18
I hope the pain isnt long lasting. Our cat thinks he rules the house
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
Still a bit stiff, but I can get around. Thanks. Your cat thinks he can rule the house? Ours do! Lol!
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
12 Feb 18
@DianneN lol he does think but he dont
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
11 Feb 18
How is your knee Dianne. The black and white cat in the picture looks like Sophie. When you are hope and the cats come visit how do you get them to stay off things you do not want them on?
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
My knee feels stiff and raw, but I'll live. Thank you. The black and white cat is Kuma, the female. So glad that she and Sophie look alike!!!! I close the doors to that room when I'm home, and will slam those doors shut the second I get home!
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
11 Feb 18
@DianneN Dianne, sorry the knee does not feel good and you are welcome. Good for you that you will take charge when you get home.
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• Trinidad And Tobago
11 Feb 18
I love kitties too and i don't have the heart to chase then off the couch. My problem is that I feel so much that a hug turn int a ''squish' and they usually protest 'noooo'! Did your husband caused your accident and that's why you are getting chocolate?
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
Those kitties shouldn't be in that room, but they look so cute and comfy that I wouldn't disturb them. I can't wait to get home to kiss and squish them, whether they protest or not. No, I caused my own accident, unfortunately. lol
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• Trinidad And Tobago
11 Feb 18
@DianneN I show my niece the pic and she was impressed how clean the room was and how the kitties were sitting so majestically! We speculated you have to do a lot of vacuuming. As a matter of interest (and maybe I can learn a technique) how do you keep your cats away from that room? To me they literally own all! Wow, then your husband is priceless.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
@Gita17112016 Aww, thanks for showing the photo to your niece. We have a cleaning lady who cleans and vacuums, and to keep the cats away from that room, all I have to do is close two doors. Yes, my husband is priceless in many ways. Thanks!
@aureliah (24319)
• Kenya
11 Feb 18
Sorry about your knee. It will go away sooner than you expect.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
Thank you! It will, I'm sure.
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@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
11 Feb 18
That picture is just precious!
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
Thank you!
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@snowy22315 (169951)
• United States
11 Feb 18
Well, at least it was just a skinned knee..it could have been worse!
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
True, but I'll be out of commission for a few days. I hate not exercising.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
11 Feb 18
Do I hear a meow from those kitties addressed to you "So long then extend your stay in Florida while we have a free run of your house" Hope that hurt on your knee becomes history soon.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
. How could I ever be upset with those precious little kitties? Thank you. I'm going to take it easy for a couple of days.
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
11 Feb 18
Yes they are looking good sitting on couch in the picture. And really it's hard to shoo them away.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
Thank you! I know they are on other couches right now! Lol!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
11 Feb 18
I think you are going to come home to a very spoiled kitty, next thing you know Doddles will make you ask to sit on his sofa.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
11 Feb 18
He's going to get retrained the second I walk in the door. His sister, too! By then, the newlyweds will be out of MY house!
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11 Feb 18
Those pets are adorable. They deserved to be loved.
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@DianneN (246762)
• United States
12 Feb 18
Thank you. They are well loved by all! lol