Bobi the Bad and his "moving water" obsession

avatar

image.png

This post is my penance. My punishment, if you will, for confusing two cat-obsessed men cat afficionadoes because I met them both at the same bat-time, same bat-channel, I mean, cat-time, cat channel, back when @kona still maintained #dailypetphotography.

image.png

I would love to know what has become of our beloved @kona. I hope #Covid and the pandemic did not touch our patron saint of pets of Steemit (Hive).

There is no conceivable reason I should confuse Grapthar's trio with Mike's eleven. Grapthar posts daily epic photos of Blaze (the immortal! the god!), Tiger, and Cleo, (sorry, I love them both dearly, but Blaze is a one-eyed god, an old man, a ginger tom, and nobody owns my heart like a ginger tom.)

Manorvillemike posts daily shots of his eleven, led mostly by #ScaryMary, the cat mother of all cats. She resembles Bobi the Bad. She is epic. She is supremely all things feline. But go, go visit @manorvillemike's posts and see for yourself.

Bobi the Bad is only getting badder. The older he gets, the more intense his obsession with the faucet. Yes. I know. Cats prefer running water. It's a sign that it's cleaner than those stagnant puddles of water that Dogs drink from.

But the faucet. I am weary.

I do not even want to describe the ways his demands have escalated. Let's just say I took an antique bowl from my cupboard because it is wide enough for me to hold it under a drippy faucet with room for Bobi's head and he drinks from the moving water. He would have me stand there all day holding that bowl for him.

The freshest water in the house comes straight from the fridge. Try convincing Bobi of that.

image.png

Yes, we bought him a fountain. Two, actually. One battery operated, one electric. No, they do not appease him. His water must be running FROM A FAUCET. He slinks around the shower stall, sits in the bath tub, crouches beside the sinks, and leaves paw prints and hair all over.

We've given Bobi a crystal drinking glass, and other bowls. He drinks dirty water from the jar for paint brushes, and tips over vases of flowers to get the water as it runs out. Any MOVING water, however disgusting, is what he demands. Urrggghh.

I did not mention the combing routine. Just once, I grabbed a comb while he was at the faucet because he had bed head. Now He wants his head, cheeks, and chin combed EVERY TIME he's at the faucet. How does he make this known? He stares at me, yowling in a "Get over here, Slave" voice, and not until I give him what he wants does he stop complaining and start purring. -_-

I am so annoyed with him and with myself for capitulating to this cat, I refuse to say another word about this daily ritual of appeasing the Bob and his irrational obsession.

image.png

There ya go, Mike! Yes, you were only kidding, but I haven't posted a Bobi the Bad photo for a very long time.

High-maintenance cat

For Sale to the highest bidder....

#cats #catsnaps #palnet #neoxian #creativecoin gems
My Penance: Bobi the Bad and his moving water obsession
My penance for confusing two cat photographers is giving Bobi the Bad more free press. Here goes!



0
0
0.000
9 comments
avatar

The post was just getting good, then it abruptly ended.. Everyone reading wanted to know more about your wonderful feline pet. I'll trade you Scary Mary and the Curly Monster for Bobi the Bad and a cat to be named later..

0
0
0.000
avatar

Scary Mary and Curly, in exchange for Bobi the Bad... better go secure every faucet in the house!
I had to end the post fast. Just. Couldn't. Confess. To all the ways I operate in servitude to that little smooth-brain tyrant whose only redeeming virtue is looking CUTE....

0
0
0.000
avatar

Oh Carol , Carol having a cat should be a blessing ..I feel so sorry for poor Bobi, in his failure to train you ..

0
0
0.000
avatar

LOL!!!
Years ago a friend complained her cat would only drink ice water.
Me with the hubris: I would never cave to such demands from a cat.
My punishment: every day, I turn on faucets and hold bowls for Bobi in the precise position he wants...
I AM HIS SLAVE
I live in servitude to a CAT
Like the Queen song "39" - For my life still ahead, pity me!
Bobi knows the best "bribe" - he happily head-butts the faucet once it's on, then head-butts my face, then purs so uproariously it takes a minute for him to calm down and drink.... arrghhh... I had ended the post so abruptly because I had refused to "go there" with this True Cat Confessions. Arrrrgggh.....

0
0
0.000
avatar

Oh yeah.
The cat who demanded ice water.
TOO EASY
That would be SO MUCH EASIER than the running water thing.
I offer Bobi ice water, and water chilled (and purified!) from the fridge.
HE IS A MONSTER

0
0
0.000
avatar

Ain't love grand..😺💋

0
0
0.000
avatar

Cats are evil, tiny, furry overlords.
I am ready to revolt!
**ohhhh cute little Bobi hold still while I take your picture

0
0
0.000
avatar

You must get passed this negative cat thinking Carol.. It will only bring you grief.. Embrace the evil for what it is.... A defense for survival... Once you get passed the scratching, biting and screeching true love will reveal it's self with an everlasting bond between you and Bobi the Bad.. Who you will have to rename Bobi the Good.

0
0
0.000
avatar

LOL - Bobi the Good!!!
The little despot... his water has to be MOVING.... urrrrggghhhhhhh
And to think I laughed at the cat who demanded ice water.

0
0
0.000