Quirks

by Ang

Animals are just like humans. They have little quirks and traits that make them unique. Our little (and not so little) furry family members are no exception.

Max:

*he is afraid of white garbage bags. Whenever I take one out and shake it open, he runs.

*he has a thing for credits that come on after television shows. It doesn't matter which show. Whenever they start, he runs to the TV and starts whining. We don't know why.

*he has a curtain fetish. He tries to hide in them and wear them like a cape.

*he is very protective of both of us - especially my husband.

*all of our neighbors (most are 55+) just love him to pieces.

Macy:

*she has a red teddy bear that she's had since she was a kitten that she carries around the house in her mouth.

*she is very picky about her food and will only eat certain types of wet food. She refuses all dry cat treats.

*she is the only cat in the house that is obsessed with the birds and the bird feeder outside. The other cats could care less.

*she turns into a demon cat when she's at the vet and it usually takes at least 2-3 vet techs to wrangle her. It's embarrassing. I always apologize on her behalf.

*she sleeps with us every single night.

*she loves me the most.

Howard:

*he loves to be petted only on the counter in the laundry room. Weird.

*he only sleeps if he can butt up against something (a pillow, our leg, a sink, etc.). He never sleeps completely flat.

*his meow does not match his body. His little meows are totally pathetic. Sometimes he'll open his mouth to meow but no sound will come out.

*he hisses at the dog at least three times a day.

*although I have raised him since he was 4 weeks old and he has spent 7 of his 8 years solely with me, he prefers my husband. Traitor!

Nami:

*she likes to chew holes in socks.

*she only likes to drink her water from a cup in our bathroom.

*she sits on my husband's shoulder like a parrot when he's sitting down.

*she is the nicest cat in the house.

*she sleeps with us every single night.

Masami:

*she is the first one waiting for me in the kitchen every morning when I feed them.

*she loves dry treats more than the others.

*she loves my husband the most.

*she has the prettiest eyes I've ever seen on a cat.

*she is the softest cat ever.

*she hasn't been feeling well lately but is on some meds and is on the mend.

Our house may be a zoo and it's a lot of work, but we love all of them. There is never a dull moment!