Adorable Cat Decided He Deserves A Seat At The Dinner Table
Little Lilou did not take long to make himself at home, and he had one very specific idea about where he belonged. The tiny kitten arrived at just 8 weeks old and quickly found himself living with two much bigger cats, Pinot and Minou, who were far more relaxed than he was.
While his older housemates preferred a calm routine, Lilou came in curious, mischievous, and ready to stir things up. That mix of personalities made the household even more entertaining, especially once dinner time entered the picture.
And Lilou had no intention of eating alone.
Furry family members, even Lilou's appearance, stood in contrast to his kitty brothers thanks to the splashes of fluffy white fur that decorated him.
Philipp Kehrein, Lilou’s dad, told The Dodo, “He loves playing with the other cats and wants to decide for himself when it is time to cuddle. He is very lively and curious. One time, I was snoring, and he wanted to check where this noise was coming from — so I was woken by a cat putting his snout in my mouth — very hairy.”
For all his mischief and independence, though, Lilou loves being around his family. When his mom bought a cat tree just for him, he quickly began using it to sit at the dinner table with his parents while they ate! Lots of cats like to know what's going on at all times, but Lilou likes to get up close and purr-sonal, and there are few times as up-close and personal as mealtime. Plus, what better place to be than close to the food?
Recently, Lilou's parents decided it was time to renovate the dining room. Not wanting to eat in the living room, they set up mealtime on their balcony. Lilou, not one to be left out of any situation, let his curiosity lead the way and followed his parents out onto the balcony for mealtime.
Of course, since Lilou had been sitting at the dinner table via his cat tree, he didn't see any reason why he shouldn't also sit with his parents at the table on the balcony!
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It only took a moment for Lilou's mom to get up from the table for him to see his opportunity. He hopped into Mama's seat like he belonged there.
Looking at Lilou, it's hard not to think he belongs there. He thinks so, too. Ever since his first seat-snatching moment of glory, he has taken every opportunity possible to steal the seat from his mom the second she gets up.
As if adding insult to injury, Lilou also steals her food.
Life with cats must be truly interesting because Philipp Kehrein speaks rather matter-of-factly when he talks about life with Lilou: "Chicken and fish are what he likes the most. Out of our three cats, he likes to eat with us the most.”
Lilou is a cheeky little fella, though, because he only tries to steal Mama's food when he thinks no one is looking. Naturally, his parents tend to intervene, and he doesn't have a lot of successful snack-snatching under his belt. Lilou still loves any chance he gets to sit on the balcony, though!
Before Lilou claims the dinner table, see how a kitten refuses to eat until the whole family sits down.
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