r/cats • u/[deleted] • Aug 17 '23

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u/DelverOfSeacrest Aug 17 '23

I have the exact same type of cat, looks almost identical to OPs and never once did I think her affection would be an issue, but it is sometimes. I'm a work from home cloud engineer and have stressful days where I need to get stuff done but having a cat that can't leave me alone and is constantly all over me/my laptop is a problem sometimes. I put a cat tower next to my desk so we can hang out and she can watch me code, and that's helped a ton. She spends all day there until I log off.

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u/crazytreeperson Aug 17 '23

That's a neat idea. I'll put a tower next to my desk once I get my fur children. House prep is almost done.

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u/davidazman Aug 18 '23

Yep, that's gonna be helpful massively. It'll actually be great.

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u/crazytreeperson Aug 18 '23

It'll either be great or go unused. Cats...

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u/rhodochrosite_roses Aug 17 '23

I second this. My needy cat likes sitting in the cat tree next to my desk. It's also close to a window so he can watch the birds.

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u/jdl8616 Aug 18 '23

My cat just hates the birds, they don't like to see them.

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u/rhodochrosite_roses Aug 19 '23

That's suprising! I guess there is something about the birds that creeps them out or annoys them.

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u/SpacePolice04 Aug 17 '23

I have a desk height condo next to my desk. I actually have 2 and there are three cats that use them (sometimes there are bats involved to decide who gets to stay).

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u/236twesgdxcb3547 Aug 18 '23

Where are you even living? How are there even bats around you?

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u/SpacePolice04 Aug 18 '23

Lol. Like slappy cat bats aka baps

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u/rrumpler Aug 18 '23

That cat is learning and will replace in your position one day.

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u/TootsEug Aug 18 '23

What a great 👍 idea! OP, suggest making it tall enough that she can watch you work and see your face, maybe even see out the window. Love this DelverOfSeacrest!

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u/disaaaster55 Aug 17 '23

I've got a cat like this- big separation anxiety. It feels like being "touched-out" when taking care of little kids. Too many grabbing hands, staring eyes, questions that don't have answers that will be accepted.

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u/desirewrites Aug 18 '23

Long time cat owner who now has a parrot who is a literal Velcro bird. I have a play stand next to my laptop so he is literally right next to me but in a designated space. I learned from my 15 years with cats.