Keeping the peace
Cats aren't pack animals as dogs are, they are solitary by nature although they can live together in colonies. Some cats bond with each other and others agree to disagree. In general, 2 cats will live together pretty harmoniously unless one takes a dislike to the other but multicat households are often a recipe for disaster. I have 6 cats, not by choice but because I have ended up with various strays and some of my family's unwanted cats.
Relationships are often strained, but we manage to avoid constant conflict by making sure that there are enough resources: food bowls, water sources, beds, and access to outdoors. Normally, the rule of thumb is that there should be as many litterboxes as there are cats, plus one more. I don't do this because many of my cats prefer to toilet outside and never use the box. I keep one box, for the odd cat who doesn't feel like going outside at the time.
I keep 2 cat beds on my work desk because I find that there are four cats that take it in turns to sleep on my desk as I type. Ms P in particular has a preference for the left side and despite her feral don't-touch-me ways is the one who regularly comes to sleep there as I am working. This is her "why are you pointing that thing at me again?" look.
Yoda likes to let it all hang out, sometimes he sprawls right out of the bed and all over the keyboard and has to be rearranged.
Last night, Katia was sleeping in Ms P's customary spot and Ms P jumped up to hop into "her" bed. I was amazed at the speed at which Katia woke up and bit Ms P, taking out a mouthful of fur. This is her don't mess with me face afterwards.
I think I'm going to need a larger desk....
Beautiful cats and a great article about their independance.
Resteeming it!
Happy Caturday!
Thank you. Happy Caturday to you
Cat beauties !!! Good post!
I really liked how they are posing.
There's a coincidence! I also have a cat called Katya !!!
But her character is just excellent! The most obedient and affectionate cat of all!
In July she will be 8 years old.
Cats and their sleeping habits! Maybe we have been uncommonly lucky, but we've generally had peaceful relations in our multi-cat household. At most, we were up to five, and sometimes they could all be found sleeping in a "cat lump" on a bed or a couch. And the were not siblings... but ranged in age from "large kitten" to 10+ years old.
Happy Caturday!
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What a great family you have and they don't complain much.
Yoda is a great name, and he knows it.
They are all so cute, I hadn't seen Katia before. She is beautiful.
Katia is an extremely feisty little cat. She was also born feral but has no fear of humans and does her own thing
6 cats is more than I could handle. You are a good catlady. Our 2 have their moments together, but it is rare. My Calico is the best watch cat ever. She can really let out a yeowl when she spots something approaching her territory. Hope you are well. 🐓🐓
That's so nice that they take it in turns to sleep at your desk, I would love 6 cats!!
It's expensive, believe me
Hahaha I'm sure!
I'm a fan of Ms. P and her looks! She's all "i dont care human, this is so my spot and I judge you if I want to".
I love her wild animal attitude
Oh My! Katia is feisty, you don't want to mess with her. I think you will extra cat beds for the desk too
I have extra cat beds but not extra space. I'll have to think of something
It's very good that you help cats. These are our smaller brothers, we must take care of them.
Exactly