Cat TV and spoiled dogs....

A couple of weeks ago one of my cats, Baby, who happens to be "special", was irritating me beyond belief!  I was attempting to do some work on my computer and he kept rubbing on me and getting between me and the screen.  Finally he sat on my laptop keyboard, turned to face me and very gently, very calmly placed a paw against my cheek and meowed in my face while directly looking me in the eyes.

Now, to most cat owners this would be a sign that the cat either
1.) wanted attention
2.) wanted food
3.) had a cold butt

But for me it meant that the damn cat wanted to watch what is jokingly called "Cat TV" around here.  You see, a month or so ago I was browsing YouTube when I came across a 35 minute video of birds and squirrels eating at a feeder.  Now, before I go on let me say one thing, I am normally an intelligent woman who does her best to make the right choices at all times.  This was NOT one of those times.  In my weary delirium I thought it would be "funny" to show the video to the cats that share the house with us.

THAT WAS A MISTAKE!!

The three younger cats that share our home thought it was AWESOME!!  One of them, Baby, you know, the "special" one, even fell asleep watching the birds fly off and on the feeder.  Thankfully he had missed the squirrels!!

So, now we come to the heart of the problem!  Baby no believes that the ONLY reason to have the laptop on is so that he can watch CAT TV!  Yup, he will actually come and, in his own way, demand that I turn it on!

And that is NOT the worst of it!!  The big gray tabby, known, ironically as Mr. Stripey, comes in and rubs and bats at me so I will follow him to the french doors that lead to the deck.  Once there, he expects me to put out bird food and corn for the squirrels so he can lay on the table and watch a live version of CAT TV!!
He will go so far as to meow, loud and demanding, while looking at me and batting the door glass!!

Now, it might seem cute.  I admit it sounds cute.  Let me tell you, it is NOT cute, it is annoying!!  I am bossed around, more than usual, by two cats that need to be entertained!!  Not just entertained, but actually have their own programs/events to watch!!

WTH???

Add to that the fact that the little, annoying, bossy, spoiled dogs seem to believe that they NEED peanut butter each and every time I go into the kitchen and you'll begin to understand that I am nothing more than an animated television changer, door man and food provider!!  They, with the exception of my own dog, don't even really like me that much!  I am here only to fulfill their every whim!!

Once upon a time I actually believed that my pets LOVED me.  Boy, was I mistaken!  They may care about me, but I think it's just because I provide varied and sunder services for them.  I buy them food and treats, I make sure they have toys and clean water, comfortable places to sleep and keep warm and that they are healthy.  I provide entertainment and stimulation, as well as a "cushy" place to lay when they decide to crawl into bed with me.  I am a possession that exists only to keep them happy and healthy!!

Sometimes it really sucks to be me!

Later.