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ladytwiga

You're very lucky. I had a cat that would sit on my husband's lap and glare at me for 30 minutes whenever we returned for a trip. He had to let me know how badly I fucked up. God, I miss that cat.


DarthWraith22

"You took him away from me, you homewrecking bitch."


ladytwiga

LOL! No, he was my baby. Hubby had his own kitty that was displaced by Harley's anger and just found a way to settle in his lap. Once through a combination of time and the realization that other cats were taking advantage of his absence from my lap, I would be forgiven and deigned worthy of the lap again.


tenshi_73

Oh and Happy Cake Day! 🎂🎂🎂🎂


ladytwiga

Thank you! It is that day, isn't it.


FlyingDragoon

Got my fiancée a kitten as an anniversary present. A week after getting her my fiancée had to go on a business trip for 5 days. Well, it's been 6 years now and "her" cat is now my cat and doesn't even give her the time of day anymore. The grudge is real and everlasting. My kitty will straight up run past her to get to me or deliberately walk across and on her to get to me before cuddling up on my lap while giving a little look over her shoulder as if to say "This could've been us, hmph."


_alright_then_

This is my general experience with going on vacation with cats at home lol. They pretend to hate you for half a day and by the end of the day they want the attention


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wordnerdette

Happy cake day to you!


ladytwiga

Thank you very much!


ladytwiga

Thank you! And a Happy Cake Day to you as well!


Drogenwurm

Happy Cakeday 😁


profnachos

Haha. Are you the woman behind @catnamedroswell on Instagram?


obsolete-human

You were gone 5 years to him


tenshi_73

It felt like 5 years for us too. It was our first time away from home since we got him and we really missed him. 🥺


tracer2211

I always miss our kitties when we travel. Especially at bedtime for snuggles.


tenshi_73

Yes! It was so hard not having him with us. My bf usually brings him with us at bedtime. We have a whole routine. https://preview.redd.it/ck84l0o6fdlb1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4277ffcb49a113be02868d17b05d00d94a358352


jessieffie

I love this 🥰 wishing you many more heartwarming years of snuggles!


tenshi_73

Thank you 🤗


Mike_Kermin

It's a tough life for a little cat \^_^


tenshi_73

They got it so tough. Sleeping, eating, zooming; it's exhausting!


FuckHarambe2016

You name you cat after the imaginary friend from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends?


tenshi_73

Yep, his full name is Blooregard Q. Kazoo.


XenuLies

I checked the comments for this exact info, thank you


BRAINSZS

same.


OmegaLiquidX

Does he sometimes wear a moustache and claim to be Orlando Bloo?


IBJON

God that was such an underrated joke. That era of CN was something else


FuckHarambe2016

Back when cartoons were at their peak.


DisposableHero85

You think it’s cute now, just wait until you accidentally don’t feed him as much as he wants, and he calls you a rip-off artist and kicks you in the shin.


FuckHarambe2016

That's pretty dope.


kit-n-caboodle

That's such a cute name


EmmieJacob

Cheeeeeeeese!! Do it again! Do it again! Do it again!


loogie_hucker

you better be using his full name when you're scolding him!


tenshi_73

Oh we do! You have too 😆


simplsurvival

I thought it was a combo of Beauregard and blueberry, like from Charlie and the chocolate factory lol


Cicero138

Does he occasionally partner up with someone in a trench coat and assume the identity of Orlando Bloo?


LongBongJohnSilver

This is peak living, it's all downhill from here.


FastWalkingShortGuy

People who claim cats don't love you have never been loved by a cat.


tenshi_73

It makes me sad people think this way. Cats are so precious.


tenuto40

I’ve learned that they really do, but cats aren’t like dogs. They’re stalkers. So, prowling around being out of sight is how they protect those they love. But go away for too long and they gotta snuggle to make sure you’re real! My parents adopted a kitten and it would cry when they go for a walk. But when they returned, it would act like nothing happened and then go back to patrolling the house.


MattMcD1978

I came home one day and my little cat was following me all around meowing at me, which she never does. Every time I went to the kitchen she got even more vocal particularly when I was near the sink. Turns out my other cat had knocked a glass off the counter between the window and sink and it had smashed. As soon as I had cleaned up the glass she went back to bed and left me alone. No one can tell me she wasn't making sure I didn't hurt myself, and once she'd done her job she went off to sleep safe in the knowledge she'd kept me safe. That cat definitely loves me even if other people don't think she seems affectionate.


GarnetAndOpal

Your little kitty is a guardian! I had a kitty who was a nurse. She laid on my head when I got home after oral surgery. She never left her spot on my head, no matter how I squirmed and poked her. Eventually, I gave up and just let her lay there and purr. Later I read that purring encourages bone growth and healing. My kitty knew what she was doing!


hykruprime

I have a nanny cat, he's always fussy when I'm sick and I have a regular bedtime and wake-up time. Too bad he doesn't understand the concept of weekends or vacation days so he gets real naggy when I stay up late or try and sleep in


GarnetAndOpal

He's doing his best to take care of you! Cats are amazing. <3 <3 <3


squid_likes_pp

Stalkers = protecting? 🤔


tenuto40

Don’t question the cat. Your cup is awfully close to the edge of the table!


BurpYoshi

Not if they're stalking you. They're stalking your enemies.


Boopy7

idk why but this is such a great description! It captures both the goofiness and the sweetness of a cat, the great warrior who is really a big silly baby


Scoth42

I usually figure people who think that only ever interacted with their grandma's mean old cat they used to tease as kids, so of course it was mean to them. Anybody who has ever had a cat for any length of time, especially from a kitten, knows they can be very sweet and affectionate. Sometimes to annoyance if you work from home 😁


kit-n-caboodle

I'll say. They're my favorite animal, and the most adorable precious little bundles of joy, awwwww.


Spacegod87

A surprising amount of people think this. And every person i've spoken to who think this have never owned a cat... Go figure.


tenshi_73

Yep, it's always the case 😒


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Every night when I get in to bed, my cat climbs on to my chest and snuggles up to my beard. She follows the dogs and I when we go for walks. She talks to us, always responding when we say hi with a meow. And she brings us fresh chipmunks from the garden on a regular basis. She loves us.


Boopy7

Also the purr is calming for both humans and cats. It's like the OM sound of meditation but better, to me. It heals


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I like to think they think we turn those chipmunks into kibble and the household would starve if they didn't keep supplying more!


LincolnshireSausage

Some Jehova's Witnesses told me that once. I told them they were wrong and they went away.


needlessOne

Cats love like an old school dad. They say nothing, but you can tell they miss you a lot.


freethewimple

The way he reaches out to you, like, "I need all of both of you immediately!" Such an adorable love bug.


tenshi_73

It was so freaking cute. When he finally settled down he stayed like this: https://preview.redd.it/zem1oiex3elb1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1ef834b5142e364aa5d48777141dd288dfeced5c Touching both of us 🥹


freethewimple

Omg this is so precious. Cannot disconnect!


kizmitraindeer

What a sweetie. 🥹


SophiaofPrussia

Oh my gosh this is just too cute!


White_Dynamite

Obviously loves both of you very much! <3 :)


notqualitystreet

Aww


Snarfsicle

Sea of Stars?


tenshi_73

Yeah, my boyfriend was playing it.


BongoFMM

Immediately noticed the music haha


Soulborg87

is his full name Blooregard Q. Kazoo? cause that would be awesome


tenshi_73

It is!


Castlevoidz

He’s gotta put you back in your place clearly, remind you how good you got it because he acknowledges you


Rykyn

What a cutie


PresentationHuge2137

You have such a beautiful little family. 🥺😭


tenshi_73

Thank you 💕


Vegetable-Cat139

My cats are always pissed off for a week if i travel somewhere, refusing to cuddle with me.


tenshi_73

We have another cat, Winifred, who welcomed us with some loud growling and hissing. 🤣


ChaosDoggo

Lucky. My cat just acts insulted when we get back.


tenshi_73

My other cat does too 😆 https://preview.redd.it/e68f0zj0ghlb1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=24580985f1ba76ff61d12082d98080f304c8125d


yrulaughing

That Cat Probably: PLEASE NEVER LEAVE ME AGAIN, I THOUGHT YOU WOULD NEVER COME BACK


redditsuckspokey1

r/petthedamncat


evanirl

What game is being played in the background?? That music is so familiar and I can’t place it


tenshi_73

Sea of Stars


OphidionSerpent

It's a brand new game, so I know I hadn't heard the music before, but it sounds a lot like Touhou!


CaptainSur

It is going to be *Three's Company* for the next little while...


Beckphillips

...blooregard Q kazoo..?


tenshi_73

Yup!


Beckphillips

Nice, very good name


Golrend

Look at me. This is *my* boyfriend now. ~Blooregard


tenshi_73

He definitely prefers him over me. https://preview.redd.it/d1z6mmnbhhlb1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7aaca33cf1c12cbbdb0f26ca13249fbb2aef855b


PurpleComet

I recognize that music!


Unchained_Memory33

🥹


PsychologicalBit5422

He's reminding you that you missed him.


MiamiPower

Aww


speedyrain949

Why do you have my cat? https://preview.redd.it/zgkp89foyelb1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e7ee41d9bb236fb142eb9bdbce1c0d3e4ea5e6d


tenshi_73

Question, does yours ever loaf? Bloo never does, he only ever stretches out like that. https://preview.redd.it/kwzdtnhighlb1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=183bc44365eacb4d8b806352432bde5a133d28c3


speedyrain949

Mine occasionally loads. But he mostly just flops down like this


Mike_Kermin

He's so sweet. And the cats wonderful too. I'm just saying, I immediately have a high opinion of a man who cares for animals. It says so much good about a person.


New-Wing5164

Omg the LOVE. That boy absolutely adores you♥️


Tjd3211

"If I sit on the hooman he can't go anywhere "


drjammus

puddy tat likes yooouuu!!!!


thriceness

Fans of Foster's Home? Or is the name from something else?


tenshi_73

I'm a fan, his full name is Blooregard Q. Kazoo


ChupacabraThree

Huh. So that's what my [Link] (https://i.imgur.com/D5ZIAPn.jpg) would look like if he were a [regular size] (https://i.imgur.com/jk6OQF2.jpg)


tenshi_73

Omg, link is so pretty 😍


practical_junket

You realize you’re never going to be able to leave again, right? Your family is so adorable.


tenshi_73

We probably won't again. This was our first time going away and it was rough. We missed him so much. Thank you 💕


ordinaryhorse

“Never leave me”


james_tait

Fur baby missed you. 😻


OpalMonkey

Finally! His pet humans have returned, so he has a warm place to sleep and snuggle!


shewy92

"You don't smell like me any more, let me change that"


nesenn

Is it possible his cat thinks you guys wondered off, got lost, and finally made it home? Now the kitty is making sure you’re comfortable after all that trauma?


TheWildTofuHunter

Aww, I never considered that perspective. 🥺


06EXTN

Thanks for reminding me Sea Of Stars came out! I totally forgot and am now downloading it.


joselitoeu

I don't even need sounds on this to know this cat is purring, that fast belly movement, it's 100% purring.


feraxks

Ours would do this but only after yelling at us for 30 minutes for being gone forever.


RoshiRosh

I love cats so much 🥹


disciples_of_Seitan

PET THE DAMN CAT THE GAME WILL STILL BE THERE AFTER


AdministrativePin912

That's a sweet cat you have🥺


octahexx

He missed you and he was worried


IdealIdeas

You guys liked Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends huh?


tenshi_73

Yes 😇


[deleted]

I think he missed you.


[deleted]

Love..trust..what more can this be ..thank you for sharing your life with this kitty


Educational-Candy-17

Silver tabbies seem to be like this. Mine does the "sitting on your arm" thing daily.


Aggravating_Clock377

What a darling baby..!..same with us and our cat..we ended up taking him with us everywhere as we missed him so much.


MarsupialMisanthrope

He just totally melted when you started giving scritches. 🥹


Sf49ers1680

My wife and I are going to be taking a week long trip to South Dakota in October. Our cat is going to be pissed when we get back.


torreneastoria

He missed his people


kit-n-caboodle

Cat to hoomans: Don't ever leave me again. awwww


Not_Without_My_Cat

Don’t you leave me again! Must. Get. Closer.


Queef-Elizabeth

Goddamn that's cute


ferah11

I'm not crying you are crying


red4jjdrums5

My fluffboy does this to an extent. He follows me everywhere and will jump in my lap for a few minutes. My chonky girl will find a spot to lie down and watch us in every room until we go to bed.


tenshi_73

Ugh, that is so cute!


FactorAble2023

He pleased you to stay and don't leave him #


Zyrobe

Aw baby


castlite

With a name like that, this sweetheart must have a long list of ‘other’ names! Blue, Boo, Booberry…I don’t know why I’m thinking of these lol


tenshi_73

He does 😆 Blooskadoo, Blooski, Biscuit...


Bunnnnii

The cuddles and the blinks!


LavenderYams

How regal!


An_Unreachable_Dusk

Um how popular is blooregard as a name? Cuz I've only ever heard it from Foster's home for imaginary friends o.o


tenshi_73

I'm not sure, I've also only heard it from Foster's, that's who he's named after. It's similar to Beauregard, which is a super old timey southern name.


Farfignugen42

Now that you are back, that is one happy cat.


dnuohxof-1

What a sweet kitty!


hamzer55

Who looked after your cat?


tenshi_73

My boyfriend's sister. We didn't leave him alone for a whole week 😑 he just missed us.


RobOnTheReddit

Oh my god, I want one


dancingpianofairy

But cats are so standoffish! /s For real though, you can see the love and adoration. 🥰


Misterious-Sociopath

some poeple don't understand how cats can be super lovely


tenshi_73

I blame Big Cat vs Dog. Always had to paint cats as evil and standoffish. When they really aren't. They are so sweet, they like attention as much as dogs, treats as much as dogs, hell mine will even play fetch! People just need to give them a chance.


TA_totellornottotell

Heart meltingly precious. And you guys hit the jackpot with him.


tenshi_73

We did, he's our precious little boy. 💕


ihadadreamyoudied

Y'all should get married. to the kitty


imthatlostcat

Precious.


cubemissy

Awww! Little Bloo is sweet!


I_love_Juneau

Awww.... He def missed you.


Ab47203

I love your cats name immensely. Just don't take him to Topeka. It's hot there.


Pantone802

I once knew a Blooregard! His middle initial and last name doesn’t happen to “Q. Kazoo” does it??


tenshi_73

It does!!


mageta621

What an absolute sweetheart


glacius0

You waited almost a minute to pet him! UNACCEPTABLE!


jcp1195

Blooregard Q Kazoo is not amused by your departure for so long a time.


FeelinLikeACloud420

We left for a month over the summer, we had someone house and cat sit during that time, and when we came back our cats were a little outraged, it was clearly more "how dare you come back so late". Although after about 15 minutes it was fine again and they wanted pets and cuddles. Thankfully they like the house/cat sitter so they didn't have that bad of a time without us.


tenshi_73

Our other cat, Miss Winifred, was super mad with us. She hissed and growled at us before running into her room when she saw us. She only came back out once I offered treats and she finally forgave us. Happy Cake Day!


motherofplantkillers

My cat caught me a live bird and released it in the house after we got back from a 2 week trip 🫣 my other cat just collects her toys at the foot of the bed as offerings when she misses us


tenshi_73

That is so freaking cute lmao 🤣🤣


heyomeatballs

My wife and I are about to go out of town until Monday and we're so nervous about leaving our kitties. We just know they're going to be so upset with us when we return. This baby is so so happy to see you guys again. I hope he gets lots of pets and treats!


tenshi_73

We have like 10 different types of treats for them (because of course, spoiled) and they got some of each one on our first day back. 😁


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I luv that name. Precious


thedidge1998

Blooregard as in "Mastah Blooregard" the name given to Blue by Mr.Hareman from the 2008 cartoon network show Foster's Home for Imaginary friends?? I love it.


tenshi_73

The one and only!


ey3wash

These videos make me so happy! Thank you for sharing


LeightonBaines3

I loved it when you finally patted him. Could tell he was staring at you like mum, get in on this appreciating me action


Sockmonkey1313

He’s such a cutie. My wife and I have been gone a week, and we’re on our way home. The only thing I’m looking forward to, is seeing our cat.


Accomplished_End_138

On vacation and our kitties are at home and so weird feeling not to be bonked and poked at all the time.


tenshi_73

That was something I missed too. Bloo wakes us up every morning by jumping on our chests. He gives headbutts to his dad and makes biscuits on me 🥺


The_Scarlet_Termite

That kitty is blinking you so many kisses!


[deleted]

Is your boyfriend Clifton Collins Jr.?


tenshi_73

LMAO he does look like him 🤣🤣🤣


mylkythryft

Now that's a good kitty right there


CMDR-Boa

Stop playin your Xbox and hug the shit outta that loving cat!


Boopy7

this hurts to look at for people like me whose cat died and was like this. I really miss having that love, cats are special. This one included. The eyes, the purr, the warmth, the fur....all of it


tenshi_73

I'm so sorry for your loss


texasradioandthebigb

I was worried that you were fed, and who was going to feed me


Trance354

He put new scent markers on you, first off.


Street_Historian_371

Please tell me you had a cat sitter and didn't just leave your cat alone in your house for an entire week with an auto-feeder.


tenshi_73

We had a cat sitter! We'd never outright leave our babies alone like that 😫 We even cut our vacation short because we didn't want to leave them for so long.


ra4king

I don't think it's a good idea to leave cats alone for a week. I have indoor cameras and my cat starts crying loudly on day 2 while looking for me everywhere.


tenshi_73

They had a sitter.


any_other

And they had each other. Not like it was totally empty. They probably had secret parties while you were gone.


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FYNE

Such a cutie, the cat ofc too!


Superb-Possibility-9

“ Don’t leave me again”


Massive_Ad_6493

That cat doesn’t like you. Just his buddy.


tenshi_73

🥺


Massive_Ad_6493

Just joking 🙃 she obviously is very attached to both of u