Hexapuma Does Science

[rolanni]

Coming as he does from a Scientific Family, Hexapuma is naturally very interested in the chemical and mechanical protocols in place at the Cat Farm. He has, for instance, been making a study of the cat fountain, carefully observing every time Steve or I dismantle it for cleaning, and enthusiastically assisting in the morning refill ritual. We had been somewhat bemused by the intensity of his study, wondering, as we are wont, What Might Come of It.

We are now informed.

Hex has learned how to take the top off of the cat fountain, thereby exposing the filter pack. Two mornings in a row we have watched him do this. Granted, removing the top is the first step in the morning ritual of Replenishing the Flood, so I suppose, in a sense, he's Helping.

But I'm still not increasing his allowance.

Comments

[zola.livejournal.com]

When we got our automatic water bowls, our cat Charcoal's biggest joy in them was that she learned to make them go "bloop!"

She still does it on occasion to startle the youngest cat.

[scarlettina.livejournal.com]

::giggle:: I love living with these creatures.

Some Cats too smart for their own good

[redpimpernel.livejournal.com]

Lo, those many years ago, before the time of the Great Remodeling, when round doorknobs still ruled the portals, tortoiseshell Cagney would while away the hours following and observing. Until the eve when the food-givers noticed her sitting on the bathroom counter, (where there was easy access), with both paws around the doorknob, top paw pushing, one on top and one below, top paw pushing, bottom paw pulling, attempting to turn the knob. Alas, kitty paws are too slippery and she was never able to get a good grip, though she often tried. Lord knows what she would have accomplished in this new land of levered door knobs? At the very least, the ability to go in and out of the bathroom at will.

Re: Some Cats too smart for their own good

[zola.livejournal.com]

I think that if cats had opposable thumbs, we'd be in deep trouble...

[martianmooncrab.livejournal.com]

my kitties would watch me intently when I used the can opener, I felt my days were numbered.

Re: Some Cats too smart for their own good

[cailleuch.livejournal.com]

Had a Maine Coon that learned how to open doors. Tedi used both paws, his head and falling backwards to accomplish the task. He liked to rearrange cupboards and closets, stuff out and him in. It was fun watching him try to use this trick on the back door. Luckily he never learned to work the deadbolt.

[(Anonymous)]

Sounds like Charcoal would enjoy a Gurgling Cod pitcher http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5387020400928129505#docid=-758404420073165756

[bobbie-monster.livejournal.com]

Long years ago our calico cat, Tiger, would open the front door from the outside by pulling the screen door open with her claws, then climbing the screen and draping herself over the door knob. She would then rock herself until the knob turned enough to open the door.

[amm-me.livejournal.com]

oh, sorry, anonymous about the gurgling cod pitcher was me.