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5 Untold Struggles Of Having A Cat
5 Untold Struggles Of Having A Cat
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5 Untold Struggles Of Having A Cat

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Cats may look like elegant, gentle creatures on the outside but everyone who has ever owned one knows that they have a devilish side, too. They know how to use their claws whenever they need to take a bath. Or get brushed. Or defend themselves from unwanted belly rubs. And if you decide to trim them in order to save your skin, surprise, you’re getting scratched again.

Of course, nobody is perfect, not even cats, and they have plenty of ways to make up for their… shortcomings. I’m not saying they’re bad pets, rather, it takes a while to get to know their likes and hates and to adapt to them.

One person who has successfully done so is a Taiwanese artist who goes by the nickname Meowow Park. Recently, he put some of the things he has learned about cats into an amusing illustration series, and it perfectly describes the chaotic reality of being around these fluffs. Check ’em out!

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    Interestingly, Meowow Park told Bored Panda that currently there’s no cat in his life. “I do not have one, but I am absolutely sure I will get a cat — or even two! — in the near future,” he said.

    So the question naturally arises: How does someone who doesn’t own a cat know so much about them? Especially the things that people notice only after spending a considerable amount of time with these animals. It all has to do with the way Meowow Park chooses to spend his free time (and it also explains the origin of his alias).

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    “My girlfriend and I are helping local stray cats. We frequent a park near my apartment where we feed and play with these neglected animals,” the artist explained.

    “We’ve got to know them, and they are very cute,” he added. “So all of the inspiration for my illustrations come from taking care of them.”

    “Adopt. Don’t shop”, Meowow Park stressed after spending time with stray cats.

    Here’s what people have been saying about the adorable series

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    Rokas Laurinavičius

    Rokas Laurinavičius

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    Denis is a photo editor at Bored Panda. After getting his bachelor's degree in Multimedia and Computer Design, he tried to succeed in digital design, advertising, and branding. Also, Denis really enjoys sports and loves everything related to board sports and water.

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    Denis Tymulis

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    Denis is a photo editor at Bored Panda. After getting his bachelor's degree in Multimedia and Computer Design, he tried to succeed in digital design, advertising, and branding. Also, Denis really enjoys sports and loves everything related to board sports and water.

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    devi L.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats are something. My 11 yr old runs all over the place at night. You can hear him running from upstairs, flys down the stairs and darts on top of me then bounces off onto a table, climbs up his scratching pole and then flies up the 13 stairs with only landing on two steps. More energy than my 8 yr old husky lol. He's only last for 5 rounds of running around

    Daria Z
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Er.. what is a butt massage? 😳 I've massaged pretty much all parts of my cats but... butt... buttt? 😯

    LOttawa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some cats and dogs like to get a scratch scratch on their backs near the tail. I call it butt scratch.

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    Eagle Girl
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's 11:53pm. My cat just finished her 11pm chase the ball, while swatting it like she's in the Premier League play offs. This happens every night. If I don't, she won't sleep which means, I won't sleep. Wouldn't trade her for the world

    SaraFromHell with you all!
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Winter is always fun in a small house at night. I become a literal landing pad/ runway. Lol

    Alyssa Fry
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I CAN RELATE.Now sending this to my friends who have cats

    devi L.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats are something. My 11 yr old runs all over the place at night. You can hear him running from upstairs, flys down the stairs and darts on top of me then bounces off onto a table, climbs up his scratching pole and then flies up the 13 stairs with only landing on two steps. More energy than my 8 yr old husky lol. He's only last for 5 rounds of running around

    Daria Z
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Er.. what is a butt massage? 😳 I've massaged pretty much all parts of my cats but... butt... buttt? 😯

    LOttawa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some cats and dogs like to get a scratch scratch on their backs near the tail. I call it butt scratch.

    Load More Replies...
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    Eagle Girl
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's 11:53pm. My cat just finished her 11pm chase the ball, while swatting it like she's in the Premier League play offs. This happens every night. If I don't, she won't sleep which means, I won't sleep. Wouldn't trade her for the world

    SaraFromHell with you all!
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Winter is always fun in a small house at night. I become a literal landing pad/ runway. Lol

    Alyssa Fry
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I CAN RELATE.Now sending this to my friends who have cats

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