It’s Not His Fault

@DianneN (247184)
United States
April 30, 2019 8:07am CST
We just returned from our morning walk and received a text from our son. Apparently, Doodles has found a comfy new place to hang out - on one of his new chairs. He went on this chair after an outdoor walk, yesterday. He was on it when our son went upstairs to bed last night. And, our son found Doodles on the chair first thing this morning. On Saturday our son received a delivery of four chairs for his sitting room and FaceTimed us to show them off. I asked how Doodles liked the new furniture, but Doodles hadn’t done much except sniff each one. So our son called Doodles into the room, patted the chair, and said, “Up!” And up he went! I think it’s my fault or perhaps it’s our son’s fault. In any event, I don’t like Doodles on the furniture with his oversized claws.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50561)
• United States
30 Apr 19
But Dianne he looks so comfy and darling
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@cacay1 (83581)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
1 May 19
@Tampa_girl7,Doddles is a very smart cat.Sometimes he looks so sarcastic if someone looks at him with jealousy look
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
Looks can be deceiving. He is NOT to be moved until he decides. . Thank you! I can’t wait to see him in 37 more days from tomorrow!
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@Tonietta (1179)
30 Apr 19
It's Doodles throne,don't disturb,such a lovely and cutie cat:)
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
. Thank you! He does not like to be disturbed when he’s comfy.
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@Tonietta (1179)
30 Apr 19
@DianneN can see tru Doodles eye, there's a consequence if you disturb, with those oversized claws:)
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
@Tonietta Exactly! He sent our son to the ER twice!
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@allknowing (137914)
• India
1 May 19
Doodles owns the place - being the king of all he surveys and so yes, no fault of his.
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@allknowing (137914)
• India
1 May 19
@DianneN You miss your real home. Don't you?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
You got that right! Soon he will own me and my place again. (37 days to be exact). lol
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
@allknowing No, I miss my family and Doodles. I love Florida and will probably sell our house in a few years.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
30 Apr 19
Is it possible to train him to stay away from the furniture?
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
30 Apr 19
@DianneN He is the king of the house!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
He hqas blankets on other furniture and plenty of kitty gyms and beds, but when he finds something he likes, the answer is no. The best my son can do is put a blanket over that particular chair.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
@Beatburn You got that right! He’s the king in my house, too!
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@NJChicaa (120186)
• United States
30 Apr 19
Do you trim his claws?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
Our son does, but they grow back in days.
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@cacay1 (83581)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
1 May 19
@NJChicaa ,Doddles might not like, and the claws are hard to trim, very strong.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
@cacay1 Doodles has to be in the mood for anything!
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Apr 19
Cats can tear up furniture. But that chair was just for him right lol?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
Now it is!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Apr 19
@DianneN The king on his throne.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
30 Apr 19
lol Our dogs think they own our furniture but of course, dogs don't have those big claws
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 19
@DianneN Roscoe sleeps under the sheet plastered right next to my body, he has to be against me at all times lol Brie sleeps at the foot of the bed so I have to sleep like a letter s lol Dogs rule!!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
As it should be! Our dogs weren’t allowed on the furniture. However, the cushions were always heated when we arrived home.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
1 May 19
He is so beautiful and looks like he isn't moving anytime soon...lol
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
1 May 19
@DianneN I sure wouldn't want to risk it. Thanks, feeling better. The weather here has been rainy off and on. That seems to cause some pain.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
The only way to get him off that chair is to offer him treats or take him outside. Otherwise, one would be risking one's life with those claws of his. Nice seeing you again!
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
30 Apr 19
if you let your husband sit on your furniture without having his toenails clipped then Doodles should be allowed to also,,,go Doodles i am on your side
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
I will tell them both what you said!
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@wolfgirl569 (108325)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Apr 19
He looks very content there.
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@wolfgirl569 (108325)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Apr 19
@DianneN Pretty cat has got a lot more comfortable here since I put Cutie and Bright Eyes outside. They just never did accept her. She has claimed a bean bag chair now.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
@wolfgirl569 Glad to hear it. Some cats are very unaccepting of other cats. Doodles is one of them.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
He is always content!
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
1 May 19
He looks so cute.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
Thank you!
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
1 May 19
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@Kasjnak (4489)
• Romania
30 Apr 19
Well, he's definitely chillaxing in that picture . So now the furniture belongs to him until further notice, no way around it . I always thought cats are funny when they sharpen their claws. Of course, none of them used my furniture... .
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
The only thing our son can do is cover that chair with a thick blanket. Doodles does use his scratching posts to sharpen his claws, but those claws get stuck in everything!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
@Kasjnak Fortunately is right! Doodles sent our son to the ER twice, and I can't tell you how many times Doodles has punctured my skin while I was holding him. Those nails are like razor blades.
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@Kasjnak (4489)
• Romania
30 Apr 19
@DianneN my cats used to do this a lot, sometimes they clawed me too while they were sitting in my lap. Not bad, fortunately .
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Apr 19
He looks comfy but with his claws he could cause some damage.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
He tries so hard to be careful. His claws and teeth are enormous.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
@CarolDM Those claws are always out. The vet never saw such huge teeth and long claws, but we love him anyway.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Apr 19
@DianneN I know about the teeth but not the claws.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
30 Apr 19
Oh, how he enjoys itI should be sorry to move him
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
He loves pillows and heights. No one would dare try to move him. He's sent my son to the ER twice with those claws of his. He gets off when he's good and ready.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
@LowRiderX Thank you! I adore him and can't wait to see him. He will live with us when we return up north.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
30 Apr 19
@DianneN Hahahaha Well, cats are suchBut it's really beautiful
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@much2say (56141)
• Los Angeles, California
1 May 19
Well he sure found a cozy spot ! Oh, I think I do see some claws there! Hurry before Doodles carves his name on the chair !
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@much2say (56141)
• Los Angeles, California
2 May 19
@DianneN Oh wow, I didn't know they were "extra" long! And teeth too ! If I ever meet Doodles, I will be sure to never make him mad .
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
2 May 19
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
You do see his extra long claws! What you don’t see are his extra long teeth! Of, that cat. Gotta love him.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
30 Apr 19
Nice Doodles - cozy space. Wow, I commend you for keeping him off of furniture. My parent's cat isn't allowed on tables or counters. Though she tries. I can't imagine how difficult to keep her off of more stuff
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
Cats seem to do as they please. They are cute little stinkers!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
1 May 19
@DianneN Oh yes minds of their own for sure
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
1 May 19
LOL. .he thinks himself as the Boss of the house. See his attitude hahahaa
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
2 May 19
He IS the boss!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
2 May 19
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
2 May 19
@DianneN haha of course
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@resukill22 (25050)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
1 May 19
We have the winner, doodles
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
Today is his birthday!!!!
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
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@resukill22 (25050)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
1 May 19
@DianneN wow happy birtday to you doodles
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
30 Apr 19
You're right, the cat can destroy the furniture.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
He sure can! If he doesn't scratch it, he can crush it due to his fatness.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
@Nevena83 I agree!
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
1 May 19
@DianneN I think he'd rather scratch the armchair.
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• Santiago, Chile
30 Apr 19
Oh look at our beloved Doodles, he looks like he owns that chair. He's such a spoiled cat, but who wouldn't spoil him anyway?
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
30 Apr 19
He deserves to be spoiled - on another chair. LOL! I'm so sorry to hear what's going on in your country. I just stopped to watch the news. Crazy! I hope you are okay.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
1 May 19
@jvicentevalera You are being very wise.
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• Santiago, Chile
1 May 19
@DianneN Yeah, It will all be better if he's on another chair. Regarding the current events in my city it heartbreaking what's happening, I don't have the nerve to be there, too much violence and I would never hurt my mom's heart when being in an event like that.
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