By Sarah Fertsch
I got my first kitten last year, and I can officially call myself a cat person. I have woken up my kitty staring at me, meowing in my face, and purring gently by my side. I have bought at least ten little mouse toys, and tried to hold my kitty like a baby (she does NOT like it). In conjunction with my Dog Mom article last issue, here are 50 ways to know you are a cat mom (or dad):
Your kitty has at least four nicknames
She has a special sleeping spot
That place is under your chin, in bed, every night
You can recognize her purr from miles away
He greets you by rubbing against your leg when you come home
She makes eye contact with you when she meows
You know your kitty’s favorite toy
And she has twenty more toys to choose from
Your furniture has scratches all over it
And you don’t mind
Should I buy a kitten?
Kitty bath time scares you
He eats only the best food
You take dozens of pictures of your furry friend
And show them to all of your coworkers
You talk to your cat like she is your baby
You smile at the mention of her name
You’ve tried to walk her on a leash
She steps on your keyboard when you’re working
And sometimes lays on your laptop
But you don’t mind
You sneak him yummy treats
She loves to chase string or yarn
You schedule kitty play dates with other cat moms
You’ll fight dog people any day if they diss your kitty
Your cat has an extensive castle or cat tree
And she looks down on you like a peasant
She knows she is the queen
He bumps his head against your nose
And you love it
If she lays on your lap, you cannot get up until she moves
You know he is a mighty hunter
You love to brush her soft fur
You celebrate your little baby’s birthday
Cat hair EVERYWHERE
Changing the litter is no big deal for you
Energy spurts at 3am, every night
You subscribe to at least one cat magazine
You don’t mind occasional scratches
You talk to your cat
And are convinced that they are the only ones who understand you
You respect your cat’s moods
Kitty on the street? MUST PET
You call yourself a crazy cat lady
Catnip is a secret delight
You center your travel plans around your kitty
You love your kitty no matter what
Forever and ever
Because they will always be
Your furry baby
