I hope I didn't create a monster
By snowy
@snowy22315 (180805)
United States
November 9, 2024 8:34am CST
So, Nico is not really a fan of being picked up, but I managed to capture him and hold him for a few minutes. I put him down on the bar stool below the kitchen counter for a minute. Next thing I know he was on the countertop. He stayed up there a good 5 minutes checking it out, and looking for anything spilled or dropped. Now that he knows it is interesting up there, I hope he doesn't make a habit of running around on them. I don't think he will use the barstool as a launch pad, because it is not as secure as he would like.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
9 Nov
@akalinus As a rule, but he is probably afraid to jump. Some cats are big jumpers and others not so much.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
9 Nov
Nico isn't a big fan of high places and he doesn't really care much for jumping up high. He does love food however, and I think the smells might attract him.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
9 Nov
I hope he doesn't do too much exploring up there. I don't want to find cat hair everywhere.
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@rakski (123296)
• Philippines
9 Nov
@snowy22315 I hope so too. I watch some videos before about cats that they build them spaces in the walls where they can go up like their own aisle or hallway
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
9 Nov
Yeah, why didn't I explore this before? I think I see a treat jar in the corner..
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@allknowing (136540)
• India
10 Nov
Our cats have done that and they are absolustely carfeful not to topple anything.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
10 Nov
@allknowing No! Nico is not a good cat.
.However, in that way he is good. He also doesn't topple things. The thing about Nico is he always ycomplain ing about something and isn't especially friendl y most of the time
.However, in that way he is good. He also doesn't topple things. The thing about Nico is he always ycomplain ing about something and isn't especially friendl y most of the time1 person likes this
@allknowing (136540)
• India
10 Nov
@snowy22315 Iam sure Nico is a good cat too. Most cats do not topple things
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
10 Nov
So far he hasn't been back up there. He is more interested in the possibility of getting up close and personal with a squirrel.There was one right up against the full length windows.
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@TheHorse (218921)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Nov
@snowy22315 Heh. Squirrels know how to tease cats.
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@LovesEverybody (4407)
• United States
9 Nov
How sweet! I let my Onyx on the dining table as much as he wants. he gets up there several times a day. if I am sitting at the table reading or writing, he will jump up and rub noses with me! My hamster, Marty, who passed used to run my nose with his every morning.
All my pets seem to like to give me nose rubs and initiate them!
Give Nico a big, friendly Meow from Onyx!
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
9 Nov
He looked at me when I did...he says Hi back..He just had some lunch or an early dinner, and has now parked himself in another room and is staring at me.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
10 Nov
@LovesEverybody Yeah, maybe around 7. His bowl is always out though. He eats when he is hungry. He isn't overweight so I think it is fine.
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@LovesEverybody (4407)
• United States
10 Nov
@snowy22315 how sweet he is! He made Onyx's day! Onyx has an early dinner as he acts as if i don't feed him! then he gets so persistent i had to write down and start to give him fresh water and a couple of few bites of food before bed on my routine so he would let me sleep
Does Nico get a snack in the evening (Onyx's is about 5 p.m.)
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
9 Nov
Yeah, hope he doesn't make a habit of it
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@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
10 Nov
@snowy22315 - May be in the beginning because it's something new.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
9 Nov
Sort of, he was living in a vet's office. They had several cats up for adoption. I wanted to get two younger kittens but somebody got those.Then I wanted to adopt Nico and his brother, but the brother was adopted separately.
@akalinus (43209)
• United States
14 Nov
@snowy22315 You gave him his forever home so he never has to worry about where he goes next.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
10 Nov
Nico doesn't show alot of interest in high places other than the top bunk in another room and his perch
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
10 Nov
If I had a cat, the countertops would be off limits. I hope he doesn't decide that's a good place to explore!!! Have a good day.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
10 Nov
They are pretty hard. to dissuade from what they want to do. I was always telling my last cat to get down.
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
11 Nov
@snowy22315 They can be obstinate because they rule the roost! lololol
@aureategloom (9640)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
9 Nov
cats usually like "higher" positions
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
9 Nov
He does like the top bunk in one room and his perch, other than that,,,he doesn't go up high.
@Dreamerby (5239)
• Calcutta, India
9 Nov
Does Nico steal treats or candies from the kitchen counter?
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
9 Nov
He hasn't..The things he would steal would probably be cat treats and savory items.
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@2ndchances24 (8959)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
9 Nov
cats learn fast, I'd make sure that the bar stools
are not where he can use them cause he will if
he gets the chance, cats aren't stupid by no means.
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
9 Nov
I am not moving them.Like I said, they aren't very secure. He isn't gonna use those for a launch, and unlike most cats he really doesn't care much for jumping. He likes the floor where it is safe, or his perch which he climbs on.
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@2ndchances24 (8959)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
10 Nov
@snowy22315 O.k you know best,
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@marguicha (223097)
• Chile
9 Nov
Who is Nico? I think I missed one of your posts.
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