What Is It With Cats And Computers?

[Candybee]

Every cat I ever owned has to sit right in front of the comp screen when I'm working. Then she demands to be petted, back scratched, belly rubbed, all done adoringly.

I helped alleviate some of the problem by putting a small cat bed just behind the computer so she can lay and watch or snooze away while I work. But if I should get up for a break she jumps up immediately and follows me. Usually to see if I am going to get something (for her) to eat.

It works some of the time and she does cat nap there. But only when I am at the computer. Never when I'm away. Fortunately for me she does not lay on or play with the keyboard. I consider myself a very fortunate servant for this.

So I am curious, who here has a computer not owned by your cat?

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

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Candybee - A picture's worth a thousand words:

Serene In Front Of Computer Screen
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[KarenKat]

Yes, we also have a computer cat, Gohan, that likes to be inbetween us and our videogames. But the worst is Trin. He doesn't often seek affection, but once in a while he flops down on the hardwood for us to adore and pet him. When I get up to pet him, he steals my chair.

 

[Azazel]

It's warm and has your attention. Perfect space for a cat to claim.

 

[Candybee]

Okay.. here is Gypsy hogging the comp screen. I am on TCS and she decides she wants pets and cuddles. Look at those pleading eyes! Actually, they are hypnotic... I can't resist!..Sigh.....

 

[Candybee]

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Candybee - A picture's worth a thousand words:

Serene In Front Of Computer Screen
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See above!

 

[betsygee]

My 'helper' this morning.

 

[Candybee]

My 'helper' this morning.

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Oh that is too cute!

 

[mama africa]

I have a spare laptop to please Missy...



But still, she likes to assist me when I work from home...



Occasionally she takes a nap on the soft and comfy keyboard

 

[Father of furbabies]

My various cats tend to interact with my tech but it is usually Shade who does it the most.

Kallie (passed over the bridge about a year ago) is investigating my desk.

At various ages, Shade hung out on my computer desk.

Now he is trying to learn a trade so he can buy his own catnip. Actually he was helping me search out a cat5 cable and sort other cables.

When asked what he was doing, all he had to say for himself was "Meowll."

 

[Candybee]

I have a spare laptop to please Missy...

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But still, she likes to assist me when I work from home...

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Occasionally she takes a nap on the soft and comfy keyboard

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Missy is the little busy bee isn't she?!! Love her laptop! Just keep an eye on your credit card as she may have learned how to order stuff!

 

[Candybee]

My various cats tend to interact with my tech but it is usually Shade who does it the most.

Kallie (passed over the bridge about a year ago) is investigating my desk.

At various ages, Shade hung out on my computer desk.

Now he is trying to learn a trade so he can buy his own catnip. Actually he was helping me search out a cat5 cable and sort other cables.

When asked what he was doing, all he had to say for himself was "Meowll."

Kallie was beautiful! nice pic!

Shade looks like quite the character. He reminds me a bit of Gypsy, kind of stretched out in front of the comp screen!

 

[mama africa]

Missy is the little busy bee isn't she?!! Love her laptop! Just keep an eye on your credit card as she may have learned how to order stuff!

Thanks for the tip Candybee !

 

[Father of furbabies]

Hide your phone that has apps also. My youngest one learned how to take selfies.

 

[Candybee]

Hide your phone that has apps also. My youngest one learned how to take selfies.

Teeheehee! That is too funny! But you have to admit it is a purrrfect pic! (I'm sure kitty would agree!)

 

[Father of furbabies]

I had my camera app open on my phone and she was looking at herself then reached out with her paw and touched the button to take her pic.

 

[Shane Kent]

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• Shane Kent
• Jan 18, 2017

Rusty when I still had him at work. God bless the dudes I work for, I actually created a safe room in an empty office that I do not own. I have read and interacted with people on this site have problems rescuing kitties at work and I can only wish they had the support I had.

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• Shane Kent
• Jan 18, 2017

Rusty on my desk. He wants the "attention" I was giving to the "PC" but I was at work. I frequently visit TCS at work and that is because TCS saved me big time with the information and support to help Rusty and his little sister Kitty!

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• Shane Kent
• Dec 31, 2017
• 2

Now Rusty has couches at home he could care less about what I do at work

I owe having those cats at home in large part to tarasgirl06 and @ondine as they had no problem convincing this crazy cat dude that 2 cats is not too many (I had two at home the entire time). Now I got 4 kitties and I learned very well from this site that 2 cats is never too many if you can afford it. My wife and I don't have kids, we got kitties and I can totally afford them they cost less that kiddies.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Every cat I ever owned has to sit right in front of the comp screen when I'm working. Then she demands to be petted, back scratched, belly rubbed, all done adoringly.

I helped alleviate some of the problem by putting a small cat bed just behind the computer so she can lay and watch or snooze away while I work. But if I should get up for a break she jumps up immediately and follows me. Usually to see if I am going to get something (for her) to eat.

It works some of the time and she does cat nap there. But only when I am at the computer. Never when I'm away. Fortunately for me she does not lay on or play with the keyboard. I consider myself a very fortunate servant for this.

So I am curious, who here has a computer not owned by your cat?

We have a lot of diplomacy going on here. I like to work on my big desktop gaming rig, which is set up on a computer desk. There isn't a lot of space on the desk that isn't covered by the CPU and peripherals, and I encourage "laptops" by putting a nice soft warm cat blanket on my lap for anyone who wants to spend some time there, but the keyboard is definitely off limits. Tarifa is the only one who seriously challenges this, and her little pushy paws are always dissuaded along with a "no no!"

Beloved Rani angel curled up on the task chair; that's sweet Sammi angel on the screen.

 

[licy99710]

It's warm, moving, has light, and the best part is that mommy/daddy is working on it!
well, every cat loves to sit on/in front of what the owner is working on

 

[ArchyCat]

My cats also like to help with my computer work. But t hey are not too proud to go low tech! All I have to do is sit down and start reading a newspaper, magazine, or book. And they ae right there to help the reading material stay warm!