Cats in the bathroom..

Just tossing this out for observation and comment.

I have 2 cats in my household, a 4 year old spayed female and a 9 month old
female due for neutering soon. Both are quite contented, well adjusted to
each other and the household in general. Both have a normal interest in
dominating the attention of their favorite personalities within the home
which consists of myself, my wife, and an 8 year old son.

The 4 year old cat has developed a habit of following me into the bathroom
and snuggling herself down into the sink which is immediately next to the
commode where I am seated. Regardless of what she may have been doing prior
to me heading to the bathroom, she jumps up into the sink basin, circles a
few times and nestles down, form fitting herself to the contour of the sink
as snugly as possible. She purrs quite strongly while doing this and
responds to petting and verbal interaction normally.

At no other time does she show the slightest interest in roosting in the
sink. I've heard of other cats who have a preference for sink nesting for
whatever reason it appeals to them but this *only* occurs when I am in there
using the facility. Recently the younger cat has begun following the 4 year
old on these ventures. Not to be outdone, she will hop up on the vanity,
circle past the older cat, walk across the toilet tank and climb up on my
shoulders to roost. Where did my privacy rights go?

It's not like either of them are lacking for attention throughout the rest
of the day but why such a heightened interest in me at this rather personal
moment? If I shut the door before they arrive, there will be paws under the
bottom of it trying to open it. Comments?

My cats do not nestle in the sink, but they all (3 of them) follow me in the
bathroom and stay there with me. My new male cat (age 10 months) sits on the
side of the bathtub (on the other side of the curtain) while I'm showering.
They are in love, I guess (like yours are).
gail
"RobZip" wrote in message
...
Just tossing this out for observation and comment.

I have 2 cats in my household, a 4 year old spayed female and a 9 month
old
female due for neutering soon. Both are quite contented, well adjusted to
each other and the household in general. Both have a normal interest in
dominating the attention of their favorite personalities within the home
which consists of myself, my wife, and an 8 year old son.

The 4 year old cat has developed a habit of following me into the bathroom
and snuggling herself down into the sink which is immediately next to the
commode where I am seated. Regardless of what she may have been doing
prior
to me heading to the bathroom, she jumps up into the sink basin, circles a
few times and nestles down, form fitting herself to the contour of the
sink
as snugly as possible. She purrs quite strongly while doing this and
responds to petting and verbal interaction normally.

At no other time does she show the slightest interest in roosting in the
sink. I've heard of other cats who have a preference for sink nesting for
whatever reason it appeals to them but this *only* occurs when I am in
there
using the facility. Recently the younger cat has begun following the 4
year
old on these ventures. Not to be outdone, she will hop up on the vanity,
circle past the older cat, walk across the toilet tank and climb up on my
shoulders to roost. Where did my privacy rights go?

It's not like either of them are lacking for attention throughout the rest
of the day but why such a heightened interest in me at this rather
personal
moment? If I shut the door before they arrive, there will be paws under
the
bottom of it trying to open it. Comments?

My cats do not nestle in the sink, but they all (3 of them) follow me in the
bathroom and stay there with me. My new male cat (age 10 months) sits on the
side of the bathtub (on the other side of the curtain) while I'm showering.
They are in love, I guess (like yours are).
gail
"RobZip" wrote in message
...
Just tossing this out for observation and comment.

I have 2 cats in my household, a 4 year old spayed female and a 9 month
old
female due for neutering soon. Both are quite contented, well adjusted to
each other and the household in general. Both have a normal interest in
dominating the attention of their favorite personalities within the home
which consists of myself, my wife, and an 8 year old son.

The 4 year old cat has developed a habit of following me into the bathroom
and snuggling herself down into the sink which is immediately next to the
commode where I am seated. Regardless of what she may have been doing
prior
to me heading to the bathroom, she jumps up into the sink basin, circles a
few times and nestles down, form fitting herself to the contour of the
sink
as snugly as possible. She purrs quite strongly while doing this and
responds to petting and verbal interaction normally.

At no other time does she show the slightest interest in roosting in the
sink. I've heard of other cats who have a preference for sink nesting for
whatever reason it appeals to them but this *only* occurs when I am in
there
using the facility. Recently the younger cat has begun following the 4
year
old on these ventures. Not to be outdone, she will hop up on the vanity,
circle past the older cat, walk across the toilet tank and climb up on my
shoulders to roost. Where did my privacy rights go?

It's not like either of them are lacking for attention throughout the rest
of the day but why such a heightened interest in me at this rather
personal
moment? If I shut the door before they arrive, there will be paws under
the
bottom of it trying to open it. Comments?

in article , RobZip at
wrote on 3/27/04 11:09 AM:

Just tossing this out for observation and comment.

I have 2 cats in my household, a 4 year old spayed female and a 9 month old
female due for neutering soon. Both are quite contented, well adjusted to
each other and the household in general. Both have a normal interest in
dominating the attention of their favorite personalities within the home
which consists of myself, my wife, and an 8 year old son.

The 4 year old cat has developed a habit of following me into the bathroom
and snuggling herself down into the sink which is immediately next to the
commode where I am seated. Regardless of what she may have been doing prior
to me heading to the bathroom, she jumps up into the sink basin, circles a
few times and nestles down, form fitting herself to the contour of the sink
as snugly as possible. She purrs quite strongly while doing this and
responds to petting and verbal interaction normally.

At no other time does she show the slightest interest in roosting in the
sink. I've heard of other cats who have a preference for sink nesting for
whatever reason it appeals to them but this *only* occurs when I am in there
using the facility. Recently the younger cat has begun following the 4 year
old on these ventures. Not to be outdone, she will hop up on the vanity,
circle past the older cat, walk across the toilet tank and climb up on my
shoulders to roost. Where did my privacy rights go?

It's not like either of them are lacking for attention throughout the rest
of the day but why such a heightened interest in me at this rather personal
moment? If I shut the door before they arrive, there will be paws under the
bottom of it trying to open it. Comments?


I don't know what it is about the bathroom. Undivided attention I guess? All
three of mine follow me in (and they do not all get along so it is always a
bit trying if they get into a tiff and I can't do anything about it).
Mostly, they just seem fascinated that you MUST pay them attention. They
figure, well, hey, you're not doing anything else important right now.

Karen

in article , RobZip at
wrote on 3/27/04 11:09 AM:

Just tossing this out for observation and comment.

I have 2 cats in my household, a 4 year old spayed female and a 9 month old
female due for neutering soon. Both are quite contented, well adjusted to
each other and the household in general. Both have a normal interest in
dominating the attention of their favorite personalities within the home
which consists of myself, my wife, and an 8 year old son.

The 4 year old cat has developed a habit of following me into the bathroom
and snuggling herself down into the sink which is immediately next to the
commode where I am seated. Regardless of what she may have been doing prior
to me heading to the bathroom, she jumps up into the sink basin, circles a
few times and nestles down, form fitting herself to the contour of the sink
as snugly as possible. She purrs quite strongly while doing this and
responds to petting and verbal interaction normally.

At no other time does she show the slightest interest in roosting in the
sink. I've heard of other cats who have a preference for sink nesting for
whatever reason it appeals to them but this *only* occurs when I am in there
using the facility. Recently the younger cat has begun following the 4 year
old on these ventures. Not to be outdone, she will hop up on the vanity,
circle past the older cat, walk across the toilet tank and climb up on my
shoulders to roost. Where did my privacy rights go?

It's not like either of them are lacking for attention throughout the rest
of the day but why such a heightened interest in me at this rather personal
moment? If I shut the door before they arrive, there will be paws under the
bottom of it trying to open it. Comments?


I don't know what it is about the bathroom. Undivided attention I guess? All
three of mine follow me in (and they do not all get along so it is always a
bit trying if they get into a tiff and I can't do anything about it).
Mostly, they just seem fascinated that you MUST pay them attention. They
figure, well, hey, you're not doing anything else important right now.

Karen

"RobZip" wrote in message
...
Just tossing this out for observation and comment.

**** off. Adding this group to the group lines of your posts
that were obvious trolls (such as the spam bait one
and the morgue photos) tells us what you're here for.

"RobZip" wrote in message
...
Just tossing this out for observation and comment.

**** off. Adding this group to the group lines of your posts
that were obvious trolls (such as the spam bait one
and the morgue photos) tells us what you're here for.

"Mary" wrote in message
. com...
**** off. Adding this group to the group lines of your posts
that were obvious trolls (such as the spam bait one
and the morgue photos) tells us what you're here for.

I see... Mary the Clairvoyant, eh? Come see me when you master choad
smoking, mmmkay?

"Mary" wrote in message
. com...
**** off. Adding this group to the group lines of your posts
that were obvious trolls (such as the spam bait one
and the morgue photos) tells us what you're here for.

I see... Mary the Clairvoyant, eh? Come see me when you master choad
smoking, mmmkay?

"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
...

I don't know what it is about the bathroom. Undivided attention I guess?

Good possibility. The 4 year old seems to be constant in her demeanor
whether I pay any attention to her or not. The kitten seems to have a bit of
fascination with various plumbing items, particularly when she sees water
moving - faucets or toilet water swirling. The young one has a few times
jumped into the tub with my son and immediately jumped back out without
becoming particularly distressed.