Many people come up to me and say “Yoda, you’re a cool and happening cat, how is it that you get noticed all the time?” (Actually, this is completely false. Most people come up to me and say “Look, a kitty!” but it doesn’t make the advice I am going to give any less accurate.)
There are several techniques a cat uses to get noticed. These are just a few.

1. Appear Pettable – If you want people to notice you, wear something that encoura ... more...

Scratching Post
Support Columns
Corners (All of Them)
Chairs (All of Them)
The Weird Levers Under the Chairs
Human Legs (Most of Them)
Trash Can
Refrigerator
Mini-Refrigerator
My Doppelganger
Filing Cabinets
Desk Legs
The Stuff on the Desks You Don’t Want Me Rubbing Against
Computers
Laptops
Telephones
Plants
Door
Door Frame
Door Knob (Harder than you think)
Cups
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Don’t think for one moment that cats do not appreciate the significance and meaning of the 4^th of July. Freedom, Liberty, and Independence are perfectly understood by us, and we enjoy them greatly. The freedom to sleep anywhere at anytime, the liberty to vomit at will, and the independence to act like we are completely independent - we enjoy them all greatly. In fact, I would argue that cats take advantage of these righ ... more...