#1 As we all should know, cats never sleep where you want them to sleep.

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#2 They shall sit where they deign to sit

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#3 They see that nice water fountain you bought SPECIFICALLY FOR THEM but would rather drink from the sink, k?

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#4 They don’t give a flying fart about wet paint…

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#5 They are going to eat from the opening they feel like eating from…

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And they will use the feeder exactly as they see fit, Karen.

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#6 Christmas spirit. Again: it is known.

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#7 Cats decide which bed is their bed. It is known.

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#8 You don’t pick out what you’re wearing today. Your cat does.

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#9 If you think they’re going to fully appreciate that $1,000 cat tree you bought for them, think again…

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#10 Paper towels? Only to be used at your cat’s discretion.

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#11 Because nothing gives cats joy like a good cardboard box, let’s be honest

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#12 And in lieu of a box, they will sit in other box-like things—the more inconvenient to you, the better.

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#13 Enormously adorable cat bed? Not if Whiskers isn’t feeling it.

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#14 You don’t decide what goes in the litter box. Your cat does.

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#15 And honestly? How dare you charge your phone right in the middle of their hangout space!!

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#16 Admit it: not only do cats live their lives exactly how they want to, but they also decide when you get to live **yours**

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#17 Despite your best intentions, cats will poop where they decide is best to poop

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#18 ‘Cause at the end of the day, there’s only room for one boss of the house…and you aren’t it, babe.

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