I am not your Toy Buttons !
By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
May 22, 2011 5:31am CST
6.30am ......................Mum gets up I don't as that is far to early for me, Mum gives me my morning cuddle then leaves me to go back to sleep
8am....................... Time for me to go for Toilet, Mum already stressed with Buttons because he is so lively and will not take no for an Answer, he jumps at me as I walk into the Living room but I tell him of as I am not a morning Doggie, nope I like my sleep but nature calls so I had to get up
We come back in, Mum makes herself a coffee and then sits down, as soon as she sat down, Buttons jumps at her, Mum spills her Coffee on herself, well next thing Mum grabs Buttons, tells him of and then tells him that she is not one of his Toys, also he could have been burnt, she then puts him back down and tells him to go and play with his Toys, well he must have got me mixed up with his Toys as he came in the Bedroom, into MY Bed and started playing with my Tail, then he hit me with his Paw, then swang on my Tail again as I went to see Mum, well that was enough, it was early in the Morning and I told him of to, he ran of and then ran back to me and bounced into my chest, he just will not learn, no matter how much I tell him of
Mum got hold of him and said " Buttons .... Gissi is not your Toy either, you have lots of Toys now and go and play with them" Yeah Buttons, listen to Mum I AM NOT YOUR TOY I am Gissi and you better start doing as you are told
The only time we get peace is when he is asleep which is not often I think I need to knock him out so he sleeps longer, but Mum said no as that is naughty
Mum also told me of because I moved Buttons Bed even further away from mine, well he was jumping from his bed onto mine then back to his, do you know annoying that is when you are trying to sleep?
When Mum brushes me, he is chasing the Comb while Mum is brushing through my Fur, so now he has to be in time out so Mum can brush me, as Mum brushes me every Day, she brushed Buttons as well and the silly baby tries to chase the Comb while Mum comes him
How do I teach him I am not his Toy???????????????????/
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18 responses
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
22 May 11
Hi Gissi, Nice to see you here again but I see that you are letting Buttons get to you and that's not good. It's true that you are not his toy ans neither is Mum, but young puppies, like young children, can be a handful or a pawfull,in your case. I can see why you would want to rant, but I'm afraid the only solution is to get use to it. Blessings to you and Mum - and of course Buttons as well.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
5 Jul 11
Hey gabs! Some of us are wondering where you are and if you're ok! Please come back here and let us know what's going on with you dear! Some of us are concerned. Hope you're ok!
@Eskimo (2315)
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24 May 11
Well Gissi, now you know why Dogs & Moggies just don't mix 
. They can be really annoying at times, so just try and keep as far away from Buttons 
as possible. You are certainly not anyone's 'Toy Poodle'.
One big Playful bark from you should let Buttons know who is Top Dog around you house, you need to be careful though that you don't come over as too aggressive as Buttons is still only a baby kitten.
. They can be really annoying at times, so just try and keep as far away from Buttons as possible. You are certainly not anyone's 'Toy Poodle'.
One big Playful bark from you should let Buttons know who is Top Dog around you house, you need to be careful though that you don't come over as too aggressive as Buttons is still only a baby kitten.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
23 May 11
Very smart of you Gissi to move Buttons’ bed away from yours! I’m afraid you have to be patient with Buttons because he is still young. My cat Hewy gets into a lot of mischief and annoys my older cat Rosie every day. I have explained to poor Rosie that Hewy is still little so she puts up with him. He has improved already as he’s grown so hopefully Buttons will do the same. Hang in there Gissi, my friend!
@hardworkinggurl (37062)
• United States
23 May 11
Gissi dear
Patience is a virtue and do not forget you too were a tiny one once too. Therefore I suggest to sit down with Buttons and explain the rules. Then pet him a couple of times to assure Buttons that you are only trying to help.
Be a good boy Gissi and do not add any stress on Mum, she needs you to take some charge for a while, so be a good boy and play nice.
Patience is a virtue and do not forget you too were a tiny one once too. Therefore I suggest to sit down with Buttons and explain the rules. Then pet him a couple of times to assure Buttons that you are only trying to help.
Be a good boy Gissi and do not add any stress on Mum, she needs you to take some charge for a while, so be a good boy and play nice. 
@abbey19 (3106)
• Gold Coast, Australia
23 May 11
Buttons is still a baby Gissi, so he is still learning - you must have been the same when you were that young; ask Mum, she will remind you! Don't worry, Buttons will grow out of his mischieviousness in time - you just have to have patience (not your strong point I know) but there you are.
You will be best buds when he calms down and knows his place - you'll see.
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
22 May 11
you will either have to wait till he gets older and calmer. or get another kitty he can play with then maybe they will hang out together and leave you be. Buttons may be lonely for someone to play with. cats are not always content with toys alone. they like companions to play. 
@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
22 May 11
Hiya Gabs/Gissi/Buttons,
What a shame that you two can´t get on like I told you earlier on this morning the poor thing is learning and if you were once a Puppy he is only being a kitten.
Remember what it was like to be a Puppy? Of course you do full of life and energy not wanting to rest ever. Gissi was like that too and how.
Try to love him a bit more and he might just sit there and take notice of you don´t scowl at him all the time. I hope you don´t anyway.
Okay you are not his Toy he will get to realize that sooner or later.
You will miss him being so playful mark my words you will.
Please don´t knock him out that will not solution things show him your love that´s all and give him a bit of attention in the end he will settle down.
Now lets have I want to loving and kind to my Brother Buttons Day today think you can do it? If not send Buttons over to me for a few Weeks I would look after him but then they don´t allow me to have animals here. What am I saying? Be good now both of you.xxx
@sulsisels (1685)
• United States
23 May 11
Well Hi Gissi..I've been away working so much that I didn't even know you guys added a new family member, Buttons. What kind of a dog is he and how did this come about? From your post, I take it that he is a puppy. Oh Dear...I know how little kids can get on your nerves. Next door to where we live, 4 puppies were born last month. They are little pip squeaks and bark all the time. My Mum likes to go over and visit them so me and my sister Tabby go too. I can only handle about 5 minutes what with all 4 of them jumping on me. I have to admit that they are pretty cute but got nervous when the lady asked my Mum if she wanted one. "Oh No" I said..Not if I have anything to say about it. It is ok though because Mum decided it would not be a good idea. She says that 2 dogs are expensive enough to take care of especially me..I'm always going to the Dr. for something.Anyway, can you write me back and tell me all about the puppy and how he came to be with you and your Mum. If you have a picture,that would be cool too. Maybe on your web site there is one? Talk to ya soon Gissi, Lots of Love, Lambchop xoxoxoxoxo
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
22 May 11
Hello Gissi,
I'm afraid you don't have anything to do to change Buttons. That's the way children are. I was walking with my Mom today when an Amstaff pup came to play with me. He was quite annoying but I didn't have anything to do but to play with him. I wouldn't have liked to upset my Mom. When I got rid of him (my Mom helped me) she told me that I was exactly like him one year ago.
I think this is what you should do: try to play with Buttons because he's only a kitten and soon he will change into a mature cat who won't be so playful. I hope this will happen really soon - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, brother!
Love,
Binne
@margeryann (1845)
• United States
22 May 11
That is so funny!You made my day!It's a good thing buttons and mum didn't get burned real bad with the coffee. The combing part really got me! That was funny, probably not dealing with the actual situation but it is to hear about it.
@BarBaraPrz (51819)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
22 May 11
Just have some patience. Buttons is still just a baby.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
22 May 11
POOR GISSI, U have really got a problem & sounds like mum does to. I wish i could help u out but have no suggestions that would be legal.
@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
22 May 11
Hey, Gissi....Buttons is just a kid you must realize. You were a kid too at one time. He'll grow out of it. In the meantime why don't you learn to play with him for a bit. That should tire him out so he can go to sleep. My cats and dogs would play chase around the house and all of 'em ended up in a pile asleep.
So I think you could be each others' toys for now. Cats and dogs can have a lot of fun together, I know. I've seen it.
