FYI: You don’t own cats. They own you.
It's not your home; it's their home. They're just letting you squat there.

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And they'll remind you of this fact any chance they get.

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They're always watching...

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...even when you think they're not around, they are.

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"If I fits, I sits" is the law of the land, so don't act surprised when you see it being enforced.

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Sometimes they like to be held, but — and this next part is very important — usually they don't.

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Games that don't involve your cat? Forget about it.

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They can't be contained...

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...and they can't be controlled.

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Any attempts to contain or control a cat will be met with failure.

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If you're not careful, they will find your greatest weakness and exploit it.

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Oh you want a plant? Do yourself a favor right now and forget all about plants. Just forget they exist. It's easier that way.

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What's yours is theirs so I hope you like sharing.

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FYI: They hate sharing.

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Cat toys? Keep 'em.

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Fancy cat beds? Keep 'em!

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If you ever forget any of these things, your cat might feel compelled to remind you.

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And remember, it's always been this way.

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