Can you believe that we have had the same cat tree since Christmas, 2003? We were living in a totally different house back then. One thing that hasn’t changed — my human is still lousy at wrapping presents.
Oh, the other thing that never changes — then, as now with anything new, Binga tried to claim it as her very own!
In fact, she went a little bit crazy the day we got it. Actually, more than a little crazy.
She wouldn’t even let Boodie come anywhere near it! As you can see, Boodie was not happy about that.
My human had to lock Binga in a room and let me mark the tree with my scratches and scent so that she would realize that she was not the only cat allowed on the cat tree! And it worked!
Here it is today — as you can see, it is much the worse for wear! I would really like to know just why I have never gotten a new cat tree! When my second advice book came out in 2010,
my human promised me that I could get a new cat tree if the book “went into royalties” (which means it made its advance back and started turning a profit). But so far, it has not! Frankly, I think that was a terrible condition to put on getting a new cat tree! It’s hard for a book put out by a big publisher to turn a profit! I am being gypped.
This old thing is ratty and certainly I deserve better. My human is resistant, especially after her appointment with her CPA. But I have a plan…
To be continued!
Iffen OURS were that old, it would need all new carpet by now! But yer Mom could wrapped the ripped sections of post with sisal rope from the hardware store. It would look (and feel) almost new again.
Sparkle,
Me has 2 words, Duct Tape! Make sure it is the shiney silver kind and your tree will looks totally out of place in the oppulent surrpundings. Before yous can say Jack Robinson – a new tree will amgically appear (worked for me)
Kisses
Nellie
THE NERVE!!!! You do all the hard work, you have to share with Binga and Bodie (and were you ever asked before they just SHOWED UP???…huh???) and now you have to EARN MONEY like a common peep!!! Oh Sparkle, honey, I am so sorry you are so taken advantage of …come up here to Nor Cal where they know how to treat a famous ladycat like you…you can use my cat tree ‘cuz I am not right now…come on….we’ll have some fun, promise….purrrrs, Savannah
Darling, Your Human needs to start foregoing those half-caff-vanilla-latte-with-skim-milks and start saving her pennies for YOUR CAT TREE.
We had a short tree but our human bean Dad said it was getting too ugly and beat up and he tooked it outside and BURNED IT..GASP..SHUDDER..Human bean Mom says she is going to get us a new bigger one soon so we can sit at the top and look down on all the humans which is only proper for us to do..We do have to maintain our superiority don’t we Sparkle??
There should not be any conditions related to royalties or CPAs because you deserve a new tree for being a kitty! Sheesh!
Allie: *intrigued look* ooooh, a PLAN?!? DISH girl! Do you know what kind of a cat tree *I* have? A certain unnamed male human MADE it. And it has PAISLEY carpet covering it. *shudder* I mean, really. ME? On paisley?
oooh, Sparkle! You left us danglin’ by our claws—What IS the plan?? Let us know…Let us know…!
Noir
PS. Uh, is Binga single….?
You’re right, there should be no conditions on getting a new tree. But you know how it goes. We make our mom replace the carpet parts, or rerope it, which we actually like better. A reasonable fix! Maybe you can talk your mom into that.
Cat trees tend to be a bit infra dig here, seeing the real ones are just a few feet away!! I reckon CK got it, Sparkle, you need to start on the furniture (newest first!!!) 😉
Your cat tree looks well loved. We had a new one for our birthday last year, but we still have the old one as well. We have our first kitten sized tree too which is just window height, so good for watching Bird TV from the other room.
Whoa! You were rooked! Look at the legs of that tree. Maybe you need to start scratching the furniture instead.
I love my cat tree!! I got mine on my 1st birthday. My Human says it was because I would jump up and hang on the screens. Don’t know why that was such a big deal!! Your tree needs lots of help. Maybe it should be refurbished for Binga and Boodie. And you could get a brand new one too.
What a fantastic cat tree. No wonder you have trouble sharing!
Ooo, we can’t wait to hear your plan! And we hope it involves a new tree! Purrs….
Sparkle, your cat tree is still wonderful..Tell Dad to spring for one or do like we did. My Ex made us one and it goes all the way to the ceiling..lol. It even has ramps going along the ceiling..Of course I surprise Mom when I jump on her shoulders going through the doorway!! Mine is very ratty and frayed but it works.. I love it for being able to attack my doggie friend Max..I can show him who is boss…Purrs and meows Muggins and Mom!!
Cats love old trees scent-bonded up the wazoo. If you do get a new tree be sure to add a bit of the old one for a smooth transition. Btw, my Rafflecopter is up but would love any advice from your experience with them for giveaways.
We don’t even have a cat tree! We are really deprived.
We have 4 cat trees! And so many different kinds of scratching posts that I don’t think we can count that high! Mom gave us our own furniture in hopes that we would leave her furniture alone. We had to destroy one chair in order to motivate her…so follow your own advice Sparkle and become “The Destroyer”. Humans are pretty stupid but they figure it out eventually. Purrs.
Serafina, Arya, Bean, Natasha Velvetpaws, Teddy, Iggy, & Useless
I think it’s a very nice cat tree…I would never guess it was 9 years old, I LOVE the photo of Binga!!!
Totally unfair! You deserve a new cat tree and we can’t wait to see what you have planned. HahaMeow!
We have never even had a cat tree! I am just going to go take a nap. Good luck with a new one for you, Sparkle. Maybe we can borrow your plan.
I think that is quite a great cat tree!
Sparkle that is a very nice cat tree. I hope some day you get your wish and can get a new one. Purrs.
Wow look at you young’uns climbing that cat tree! Boodie in particular looks great! 🙂 🙂
We have old AND new cat trees, as of this Xmas. I can’t wait to see what your plan is to con the hooman into getting ya’ll a new one!
BONKS!
Selina
We still have our old cat tree too. We’re in a 2-story house now & think there should be 1 downstairs too!
Thank you for this wonderful flashback! We SO think you should get a new cat tree, Sparkle. Tell your human that we just bought a copy of your second book. Maybe our purchase is the one that will officially put you into royalties!
We have a cat tree from the 1980s. Only a few of us ever like it, but it is a good height so we sometimes sit on top of it. I think I need another one.
Sparkle your tree has definitely seen lots of loving paws and if that tree could talk imagine all the stories…MOL
Hugs madi your BFFF
I’ve got MICE older than that.
Ok, well not quite that old.
I’m only 7 after all.
; ) Katie
That is a very impressive cat tree. But sharing is good.. Or so mum says… Hugs GJ xx
Goodness, you should get a new cat tree just because you are Sparkle!
Oh, that really is unfair. Of course, we don’t even have a cat tree at all. Hmpf! Mom!!!!!
That is one cool cat tree! Ours must be at least 15 years old. Minchie is doing a great job of destroying/eating it. MOL!
Sparkle, I’ve had the same cat tree since I was a kitten! That was in 2003 too! And since then 2 more cats have come in and use it. I think I need a tree of all my own!
Wally
We still have our old cat tree, too, but it has been refurbished several times. And we finally got an additional one, after almost 15 years. Don’t let your peeps make you wait that long for a new tree!
You must all be very kind to your cat tree – we are both rather more robust than lady like with ours and so they look very ratty! Thank goodness you managed to get your mark on it.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx