I’ve had at least one cat throughout most of my life. Sometimes just one, but usually two or three.
Right now, our family has three cats: Mouse, Monkey and Max. Mouse and Max are fairly calm cats, who love to curl up in a sunny spot and nap the afternoon away. I can rarely find them at night, because they’ve curled up under a bed or hidden in a closet to sleep.
But Monkey is different.
Monkey is our “kitten”, though she’s really not a kitten anymore.
She’s definitely the most playful of our cats. Monkey attacks our feet while we sleep and jumps out at us as we walk by, scaring us and making the kids jump. She also loves to play with toys, whether the toys are balls of twine or feather toys she’s supposed to play with or ordinary household items that she’s not supposed to touch.
Like ornaments and lights on a Christmas tree, for example.
But one of the most frustrating things that Monkey does is making a mess.
She knocks over drinks on purpose, spilling tea, milk or soda onto the floor. She attacks and rips apart stuffed animals, ripping their stuffing out with her back paws. And, worst of all, she gets sick.
Monkey will eat until she gets sick. We limit her food and feed her on the wood floor in the kitchen, but at least several times a week, she runs for carpet and gets sick. :/
We’ve taken her to the vet, who says she’s fine and apparently just eats too fast. So while I’m happy that she’s OK, I’m not thrilled about trying to clean the carpet several days a week.
Our carpet seems to absorb stains, even if I immediately try to clean it. I’ve tried many cleaners and even a sealant-type product that was supposed to repel stains, but it just doesn’t seem to work. No matter how clean I get the carpet, I just can’t seem to get some of the stains out.
My husband and I have talked about replacing all of the carpet in the next year or so to end the problem once and for all. This time, we want to use the STAINMASTER® PetProtect™ carpet and cushion system.
STAINMASTER PetProtect is exactly what this family needs. It was designed to resist pet stains and to even release pet hair so vacuuming is easier and faster. Not only that, but the STAINMASTER PetProtect system helps keep spills and accidents from soaking into the cushion and subfloor, so it reduces odors when cleaned. It’s even color safe and can be cleaned with powerful cleaners!
I’m ready to get rid of our old carpet and get the carpet that can stand up to Monkey’s spills and accidents. With the STAINMASTER PetProtect carpet system, we’ll have cleaner, fresher smelling and longer-lasting carpet. I can’t wait!
If you’re a pet lover, be sure to check out STAINMASTER PetProtect for your home and #UnShameYourPet. Get the latest news and updates on Facebook and Twitter.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Why is it they throw up on carpet when the tile is right there! lol
Cute little Monkey!
Brutus Duffy says
We have 8 cats and at least once a week i wakem up and tread in vomitus. That really wakes me up.
Penelope Guzman (NYC Blogger) says
Oh my gosh, these made me LAUGH!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
Aww, poor monkey just wants to play 🙂 At least she adds keeps the household lively.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Monkey is so cute though and that’s probably why she’s forgiven every time! You do need the carpet though. Boy do you!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
LOL – Such an adorable innocent cat…until you read the caption.
MARYLOU SAKOSKY says
Wow ,, you have to be in my home ,,cats and all .. but your”’ your carpet seems to absorb stains, even if I immediately try to clean it. I’ve tried many cleaners
I HAVE WHAT YOU NEED . Lowes ..FOLEX 32-oz Carpet Cleaner Item #: 31704 | Model #: FSR32
4.7 / 5.79 AND IT WONDERFUL 54 reviews | Write a review
$5.79
.check it out on you tube ..its there. .. HOPE and Pray this helps ..let me know
Really enjoy breathing treatments late at night and reading and laughin with you ..Thank you .. you give me a reason to keep going..since lost of family hubby 20 yrs, mom and brother all weeks apart <3 ..Bless you and yours
Becca @ Mama B says
Hahahah, these are awesome!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
These are too cute!
Tammy says
ha ha ha ha ha. Too bad you can’t get the cat to clean up after itself 😉 When we replace our carpet I’m definitely getting a stain resistant one, no pets here, but the humans in my house make a mess too 😉
Kelsey Apley says
Hahhaha oh no!!! The throwing up is the worst part. Our Dog, Ruger, does that!! So gross!!!
Colleen says
I just couldn’t past those gorgeous cat eyes!
HilLesha says
LOL – this is too cute!
Julie Smith says
Oh, my gosh! This post made me crack up! Reminds me of what my middle daughter used to be like – you knew when she was home because you could follow her trail from the door to her room! Luckily, we only have a Chinese dwarf hamster, and he’s a lazy boy – if I put him in the hamster ball, he just sits there! 🙂
Toni says
This is funny and too cute.
Shell Feis says
Okay I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at those pictures &your description of your kitty- she reminds me so much of my dog!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
This is hilarious. I need to pet shame my dog and take some pics.
Lolo says
Lol, so very true. Poor kitty.
Kathleen says
LOL I love how the cat is slinking off in the last photo. We finally put hard floors down, but this stuff looks great!
Angela says
This is too cute! My feet were attacked by a dog this morning. They must have looked like mice. 🙂
Robin Gagnon says
So true. Pets and kids seem to aim their messes at the most inconvenient spots.
Rosie says
thanks for all these chuckles, and for the great tip about the carpeting!! Cute photos, too!