As my avatar suggests, I enjoy a nice martini 3 or 4 times a week, along with a decent cigar. The spoils of a life of hard work for which I make no apologies. However, I'm beginning to think my cat might be developing a drinking problem.
Whenever I retrieve my 'tini shaker from its designated cabinet, my cat will miraculously appear from whatever hidden niche or nook that he claims as his "napping" spot. I think it's just a place for him to sleep off his latest binge, but have no solid evidence to support that. However, he then launches into a sad and pathetic show of whining, begging, meowing, demanding, and ultimately self-demeaning behavior to feed his degeneracy.
As a responsible pet owner and someone who loves him dearly, it takes all of my will and fortitude to not acquiesce to his mewling and pleading. Call it tough love, and as difficult as that is, I am not an ogre. As I replace my 'tini shaker to its designated spot, I retrieve a bag of "kitty treats" that are stored in the same cabinet, adjacent to the liquor dispenser he craves so much, and disperse a generous serving. It seems to calm his maniacal cravings and he eventually settles into my lap, no doubt planning his next degenerate ploy.
We are considering a 12 step program for him, but fear he might be too far gone. Thankfully, we do have kitty treats on a "refill" basis.
Whenever I retrieve my 'tini shaker from its designated cabinet, my cat will miraculously appear from whatever hidden niche or nook that he claims as his "napping" spot. I think it's just a place for him to sleep off his latest binge, but have no solid evidence to support that. However, he then launches into a sad and pathetic show of whining, begging, meowing, demanding, and ultimately self-demeaning behavior to feed his degeneracy.
As a responsible pet owner and someone who loves him dearly, it takes all of my will and fortitude to not acquiesce to his mewling and pleading. Call it tough love, and as difficult as that is, I am not an ogre. As I replace my 'tini shaker to its designated spot, I retrieve a bag of "kitty treats" that are stored in the same cabinet, adjacent to the liquor dispenser he craves so much, and disperse a generous serving. It seems to calm his maniacal cravings and he eventually settles into my lap, no doubt planning his next degenerate ploy.
We are considering a 12 step program for him, but fear he might be too far gone. Thankfully, we do have kitty treats on a "refill" basis.
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