Household Chores

If your humans are anything like mine, they’re always a bit too busy and stressed. One of the things that seems to stress them out the most is all the various chores that need to be done around the house. Frankly, my humans are not that great at getting around to them, and this causes them even more stress.

As a considerate feline housemate, there are ways you can help out—and have fun doing it. I list a few below, but if you have further ideas, send them along.

Pest control. If you live in an older house, this one may be obvious to you. You may already be doing your part by deterring intruders such as mice and voles. But have you thought about expanding your mandate to insects? Even the best-kept modern house might occasionally have a moth or beetle. Tracking and eliminating these household threats can provide you with hours of enjoyment while earning you the gratitude of your humans. Just be careful about what you knock into when you leap for one.

Dish washing. Are the dirty dishes piling up on the kitchen counter? Maybe some of what’s on them would fit nicely in your stomach. Giving the dishes a good licking will leave them much cleaner. Just be sure to avoid garlic.

Bed making. Have the sheets just gone through the dryer? Putting the bed back together is a lot of work. But with help from you, it can be fun. At least, I think that’s what my human means when she says, “Can someone distract Thera for me, please? I have to make the bed now.”