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You are here: Home / Kitty Wisdom / Cat Rules for the Holidays

Cat Rules for the Holidays

December 23, 2020 By: Summer Samba18 Comments

Somali cat wearing a santa hat

Life is different for everyone during Christmas week — busier, crazier, and full of both angst and cheer. At least for the humans. We cats understand the change in energy, but like always, we just want to know, what’s in it for us? So I thought I’d set down a few rules for the humans. That way, you guys aren’t surprised when we kitties behave in a way that conflicts with your holiday plans. And everyone, feline and human, can have more fun!

  1. Cats must be allowed to inspect all packages that arrive at the house. Well, this rule goes all year round, but it’s even more important right now, when most households have boxes arriving in droves.
  2. Also, cats must be on hand to inspect all packages being packed to go out, and all gifts being wrapped. Like you thought you could be trusted to do it on your own?
  3. You brought in an awesome, 6 foot tall cat toy, and you think we aren’t gonna play with it? You crazy? At the very least, we are going to nap under it until it gets taken down. So deal with it.
  4. We cats get to share some of your holiday treats. Well, at least the meat ones. And if you are a vegetarian or vegan household, then you must at least buy us the most special cat treats ever! It is the holidays, after all.
  5. Make sure to crank up the heat if you live in the northern hemisphere, where it’s cold at Christmastime. Especially if you have floor or wall vents. That way, we cats have somewhere to warm ourselves, since winter sun puddles are less than satisfying.
  6. Do not bring any plants into the house without checking first to see if they are safe for cats. Mistletoe, for example, is very poisonous! It’s a much better idea to hang a fresh sprig of catnip instead of mistletoe — as long as your cat doesn’t mind being kissed. (You can kiss me!)
  7. Gifts for us kitties actually aren’t necessary, as long as you leave out the boxes and wrapping paper for us after you have opened your own gifts. How long do you need to keep all this sitting around? Well… how about until next Christmas, when you can replace the old boxes and wrapping paper with new ones? That sounds about right.

Did I leave anything out? Let me know in the comments.

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Comments

  1. Pat K says

    December 24, 2020 at 7:58 am

    I can’t think of anything more – seems like you covered it.
    Cats will certainly make the holidays more fun and need
    to be included in as much as they are comfortable with.

    Reply
  2. meowmeowmans says

    December 23, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    GREAT rules, Summer! We totally agree with all of them, especially about napping under the tree one. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Tonya woodruff says

    December 23, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    Excellent advice!
    Emphasis on the treats! ::smacking loudly::

    We just want to thank you again for our box of goodies. It couldn’t have came at a more purrfect time – The human Mom lost her grand dog this week and is leaking around the eyes.

    Reply
  4. Ellen Pilch says

    December 23, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    I think those rules are great. I try to comply.

    Reply
  5. The K Clowder says

    December 23, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    Summer, These are EXCELLENT!! I am going to copy, number and Post these on the front door so that my human realizes that she has NOT been abiding by the rules!
    Do you really think that I can retrain an old human?
    Purrs
    Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon and Barb

    Reply
  6. Melissa & Mudpie says

    December 23, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    Sounds like a purrfect list to me!

    Reply
  7. The Florida Furkids says

    December 23, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    We agree with all of those rules!!

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  8. Sue Janson says

    December 23, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    As always, Summer, you have given some very wise advice for kitties during this Christmas season. I’m sure my cats agree with you. Merry Christmas to you and your human.

    Reply
  9. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    December 23, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    They all sound about right to me.

    Reply
  10. Athena says

    December 23, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    Well said, Summer.

    We don’t have a Christmas tree but my vegan Mum does give me meaty treats and dinner so I’m ok there!

    Reply
  11. Brian Frum says

    December 23, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    Those were good rules and I do love laying under the Christmas Tree!

    Reply
  12. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    December 23, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    “You crazy?” MOL Lexy is our box inspector, and I’m the gift wrapping inspector. Oh, and our mom put a cat tree next to the heater where I nap every day. It’s toasty warm.

    Reply
  13. Truman says

    December 23, 2020 at 11:24 am

    Those are pawsome tips! I showed my mom so she could read them.

    My mom gets out my Snuggie (from As Seen on TV) when it gets cold. I love to wrap up in it like a burrito *purrs*

    Reply
  14. The Poupounette Gang says

    December 23, 2020 at 11:16 am

    It’s been strangely mild here the past few days, but that’s about to change and we’ll be sure to stay toasty.

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

    Reply
  15. Cat Wisdom 101 says

    December 23, 2020 at 8:22 am

    2020 was the year of bonus boxes and crinkle paper! We had deliveries every day and every box was tested by Odin before it could be recycled! Happy holidays and a way better New Year

    Reply
  16. Eastside Cats says

    December 23, 2020 at 6:36 am

    Every day is Christmas around here, if a package arrives or some mail that has crinkly paper, Summer!
    Da Boyz have got to get their noses up into our business.

    Reply
  17. Purrjamm says

    December 23, 2020 at 4:36 am

    Great Chrismas Rules to follow for 2020 and forever, MOL. Thank you for your wisdom and in sharing this with the humuns. Trees are meant to climb folks! MOL. Happy Wednesday! Purrs

    Reply
  18. SMARTY CAT says

    December 23, 2020 at 3:44 am

    Be careful with that ribbon on the presents. Ribbon if ingested can get wrapped around a kitty’s stomach, not good! We are now a ribbon-free household due to a scare last year.

    Reply

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