If you’re the owner of a cat, then you’ll undoubtedly be aware that its life is governed by a strict set of laws and rules that you’ve established for it. Wait, no – that’s for a dog. Let’s try again: if you have a cat, then your life is governed by a strict set of laws and rules that it’s established for you. It’s probably better if you learn them all as soon as possible to avoid risking the wrath of those furry scions of order.
We have put together a collection of these closely guarded secret rules to help you establish good relations with your cat.
The law of feline magnetism
Cat fur is attracted only to things of a contrasting color, regardless of the color of the cat.
The law of sleeping beside a cat
Cats must sleep in their owners’ beds as often as possible, preferably in a pose that’s comfortable for them and not for anyone else.
The law of the misshapen rug
No rug can remain in its original flat state for any lengthy period of time.
The law of observing the refrigerator
If a cat stares intently at the refrigerator for long enough, someone will come and provide something tasty from it for the cat (and for no one else).
The law of feline resistance
The resistance shown by a cat is directly proportional to the desire of their owner to force them to do something.
The law on cleanliness
The desire to get dirty appears straight after being cleaned.
The law of endless milk consumption
A cat can drink any quantity of milk, even if that quantity is several times larger than the volume of the cat itself.
The law on defining value
The desire of a cat to scratch furniture is directly proportional to the furniture’s value.
The law of feline inertia
A cat will remain in its desired state of rest until it decides otherwise, regardless of the laws of physics.
The law of feline extension
A cat’s body stretches at a rate directly proportional to the time it spends asleep.
The law of feline agility
Given the right amount of time, a cat will be able to reach any area of your home that attracts its interest.
The law on moving house
The likelihood of an empty box soon being occupied by a cat when moving house is approximately 100%.
The law on feline curiosity
A cat’s interest is indirectly proportional to the amount of effort a person puts into attracting its attention.
The law of feline physics
The possibility of being made to take any kind of medicine is sufficient to provide a cat with enough energy to overcome the known laws of physics and carry out teleportation.
The law of the feline gaze
A cat can induce feelings of guilt in others with a single stare. Even when the cat itself is at fault. In fact, especially when the cat itself is at fault.
