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Cat Servants Made a List of Hilariously Relatable Rules Their Cat Masters Set Out for Them

Sophia
by Sophia
6 Nov 2017

Cats have a way of turning every household rule upside down, and this list is a perfect example of why so many cat owners end up feeling like staff. From early wake-up calls to bathroom privacy violations, these tiny rulers seem to have opinions about everything.

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The funny part is that the “rules” sound absurdly specific, but anyone who lives with a cat will probably recognize at least a few of them. That is exactly what makes this roundup so relatable, because the chaos feels weirdly familiar.

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Here are the cat-master demands that made cat servants everywhere nod in defeat.

1. “I must be in every room you are. I will claw at the door and carpet if I am not allowed in. Do not follow me around; I want my space.” – thecalmninja

1. “I must be in every room you are. I will claw at the door and carpet if I am not allowed in. Do not follow me around; I want my space.” – thecalmninja
Tom Houslay
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2. “The day begins at 4 a.m.” – battlecats44

2. “The day begins at 4 a.m.” – battlecats44
Dan Previte

3. “If you do anything to my poop box, I must immediately rechristen it.” – Taddare

3. “If you do anything to my poop box, I must immediately rechristen it.” – Taddare
Tom Thai

4. “Leave the door open; you don’t need privacy in the toilet.” – Persiandude73

4. “Leave the door open; you don’t need privacy in the toilet.” – Persiandude73
bldesprit

That sounds about right for cat logic.

5. “When you shut off all the lights to go to bed, that is ancient cat language for war. Therefore, I will attack your legs as soon as the lights go off.” – PegaKing

5. “When you shut off all the lights to go to bed, that is ancient cat language for war. Therefore, I will attack your legs as soon as the lights go off.” – PegaKing
Michell Zappa

6. “1) Pats now or else. 2) Don’t touch me.” – AdseyV

6. “1) Pats now or else. 2) Don’t touch me.” – AdseyV
Giphy

7. “All housemates must gaze upon my anus daily.” – postingstuff

7. “All housemates must gaze upon my anus daily.” – postingstuff
nmwsc [Laika Doll]

Some of these rules are a little too specific to argue with.

And if you think your cat is dramatic, check out how cats accidentally stole the show by just existing.

8. “Cats eat before dogs. Dogs do not touch cat toys, but cats can have free reign over dog toys. Cats get the spot on the bed that they want; dogs may have the leftovers.” – LiterallyOuttoLunch

8. “Cats eat before dogs. Dogs do not touch cat toys, but cats can have free reign over dog toys. Cats get the spot on the bed that they want; dogs may have the leftovers.” – LiterallyOuttoLunch
Giphy

9. “We say ‘bedtime!’ and our cats go running upstairs. If we’re staying up later, the kitten will bring his favorite bed toy and drop it at my feet.” – monders337

9. “We say ‘bedtime!’ and our cats go running upstairs. If we’re staying up later, the kitten will bring his favorite bed toy and drop it at my feet.” – monders337
congalaconga

10. “If you do not maintain visual contact with cheese products at all times, you agree to forfeit your right to finish eating said cheese products.” – purpleRN

10. “If you do not maintain visual contact with cheese products at all times, you agree to forfeit your right to finish eating said cheese products.” – purpleRN
Capes Treasures

11. “Clean laundry will be considered a bed.” – root_su

11. “Clean laundry will be considered a bed.” – root_su
miss_skittlekitty

Fresh laundry never stood a chance.

12. “The toys I played with yesterday must be replaced with brand new, different toys today.” – WallyPlumstead

12. “The toys I played with yesterday must be replaced with brand new, different toys today.” – WallyPlumstead
Kate Brady

13. “You shall not roll over while you’re asleep.” – smileedude

13. “You shall not roll over while you’re asleep.” – smileedude
Charlie Boy Criscola

May your cat never run the house quite this hard.

Want more cat rule chaos, like the “don’t follow me around” door-clawing mandate? Read the 40+ rules cats established at home.

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