On Sunday, we were getting ready to go out. I sat down and Josie-Pye started lining up her toys at my feet. They ended up in a pretty perfect straight line. It was the funniest thing.
I praised her greatly for the number of “kills” she presented.
Afterward, I wondered if she lined them up so perfectly because she has OCD.
Do cats get OCD?
When she was finished, she decided to move her blankets around on her bed on the window seat. After a time, though, probably because the curtains were still closed which prevented the sun from worshiping her, she gave up on that idea.
Finally, she decided to nap on the back of our “Papa Bear Chair.” That’s what we call it because it was my beloved grandfather’s chair.
On the armrests, the stain is worn away where his hands always rested. It’s like having a piece of him near us. ❤️
Bonus Pictures!
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Meet my dear friend, Jumanji. (Or “Manji” as he is also called). He owns my younger sister, Kari, who we were visiting.
Isn’t he magnificent in every way? 😀
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Uh-oh. We’ve disturbed His Royal Highness and he wants us to go away. This is only his 12th nap today and that means he has many more he has to squeeze in before nightfall.
Sorry, Manji. 😂
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What a cutie pie and he looks ticked that you woke him from his slumber! LOL
He did look a little put out, didn’t he? LOLOLOL
LOLOL he looks so bothered!
LOLOL 😂 He’s so funny.
Yes, cats can exhibit behaviors that seem to indicate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), although it’s not exactly the same as in humans. Some repetitive behaviors, such as object alignment, might be caused by factors like stress or anxiety. However, it’s always advisable to consult a veterinarian to assess the cat’s behavior and determine whether intervention is needed or if it’s normal behavior.
Thank you for this valuable information. She has an appointment with the vet soon and we’ll bring this up.
Quite the inquisitive cat. I love how you have your grandfather’s favorite chair. The precious stains where his hands rested is a welcome presence in your home. Great share Kymber.
Thank you so much. 🙂 I was so pleased when my mother gave me the “Papa Bear Chair.” I’m so glad you enjoyed this post. xo
Thank you for sharing!!.. cats are independent thinkers and live life to the fullest their way… they are the envy of everyone… reminds me of a poem about dogs but could be about cats also, so just put Josie-Pye’s name in place of dog….. 🙂
JUST MY DOG
He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds;
My other ears that hear above the winds.
He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea.
He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being:
By the way he rests against my leg
By the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile
By the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him.
(I think it makes him sick with worry when he
is not along to care for me.)
When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive.
When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile.
When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.
When I am a fool, he ignores it.
When I succeed, he brags.
Without him, I am only another person. ,With him, I am all-powerful.
He is loyalty itself., He has taught me the meaning of devotion.
With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace.
He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant.
His head on my knee can heal my human hurts.
His presence by my side is protection against, my fears of dark and unknown things.
He has promised to wait for me…, whenever…wherever–in case I need him.
And I expect I will–as I always have.
He is just my dog.
(Author Gene Hill…)
Hope all is well, your path in life is paved with peace, love and happiness and until we meet again…
May the sun shine all day long
Everything go right, nothing go wrong
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May those you love bring love back to you
And may all the wishes you wish come true
May your troubles be less
Your blessings be more
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door
(Irish Saying)
That is such a beautiful poem, Larry. I agree that it could be for cats, too. Thank you so much for stopping by! ❤️
Cat pics brighten up anyone’s day! Whenever we leave, Bond has a couple toys he drags through the house and leaves by the door leading into the garage. I love what you said about your grandfather’s chair.
Thank you, Teri. Bond sounds so cute! xo I love hearing about the cats that own us. 😀
Thank you. We just visited his grave (and my grandma’s) on Friday and it brought a lot of emotions out. I’m so glad to have the “Papa Bear Chair.” 🙂
Hi Kymber! What a beautiful cat! She looks like a twin of my own… I hope this message finds you well!
Hi, Stella! Thank you for your email. I’m getting ready for a small trip, so I’m sorry I haven’t responded yet. I wanted you to know I got it. 🙂 I’m glad you didn’t have any trouble commenting. I hope this message finds you well, too. 🙂
No worries! I hope you enjoy your trip and safe travels!
Thank you so much. We’re home now and I’m playing catch-up. LOL We had a really good time.
Very cute!!
Thank you so much! xo
We have two feral cats who moved into my workroom a couple of years back. I get the real presents in the morning, dead mice and little rabbits lined up outside because they know I cannot hunt for myself. They seem to look at me like I am in special need of their attention. They look at our dogs the same way. We are interesting creatures and they tolerate us, but rather useless 🙂
LOL I know what you mean about how cats look at us. I’m sure you’re right that they probably think we’re useless and living in their house rent free. 😀 🤣😂😺
Good story. Sometimes, I think cats have only one thought in mind….conquer the humans, bay any means necessary. 😊😾
LOLOL I’m thinking you’re right about that! That really did make me LOL. 😀
I love when my cat sits on the back staircase watching The Mister and I work in the kitchen. I often wonder if he’s surveying his kingdom, or what. LOL
Kymber, your delightful recount of Josie-Pye’s meticulous toy arrangement and her cozy nap spots brings such warmth and humor to our day! It’s fascinating to ponder whether our feline friends have quirks like OCD, or if they’re just expressing their unique personalities. Your storytelling, enriched with the loving memory of your grandfather’s chair, creates a vivid picture of life’s simple joys and the deep bonds we share with our pets. And the glimpse into Jumanji’s royal routine is just the cherry on top! Your appreciation for these moments and your readers shines through beautifully. Thank you for brightening our week with these charming anecdotes. Cheers, Mike
Thank you so much, Mike. Your words are so encouraging, and I appreciate that. And I’m so glad this brightened your week. I hope you’re having a good one. 🙂
I think it could be OCD , Kymber 😬🤭
and sweetly so ….if only the same could be said us lol….
lovely memories to cherish….within reach🤍
LOL I know what you mean. 😀 You are so right about the lovely memories we’re making. xo 😺🤍🌷
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I did not know cats had OCD but then I am allergic to cats so I don’t know a lot about them. The photos are beautiful. Happy National Love Your Pet Day.
Hi, Thomas! 🙂 I don’t know if they can get OCD, but I do know they can suffer from anxiety.
I’m sorry you’re allergic. Cats can be a lot of fun. But then, so can dogs. I enjoy telling my father about the fun things your dogs do. He enjoys your stories a lot. When he was a child, he had a spaniel mix named, “Bootsie.” 🙂
Thank you. I hope you had a good National Love Your Pet Day, too.
I love your grandpa’s chair! Calico cats have huge personalities, so I wouldn’t doubt that she was telling you something, lol
Thank you so much, Jacquie. It’s really special to us. She is definitely full of personality. I’m just not sure which one she’ll be next. LOLOL 😀 xo
Oh no, not the cat with OCD? 🤣😸😂 Girl Kymber, I think Josie-Pye is simply teasing y’all with her multiple personalities! Too funny!!! 😻😼🙀
LOLOLOL Now, that just might be true, ChickiePotPie! LOL 😹😂 Who will she be next? 😀
Garfield? The Cat in the Hat? Puss in Boots? The roles are endless KymberDear! 😹😺🙀😸😻
You are so right!
Let’s see, there is also Goose from “Captain Marvel” (okay, technically that cat was really a Flerken but I’m leaving his name on the the list lol), DC from “That Darn Cat,” oooooh, what about Mrs. Norris from “Harry Potter?” There are so many. Perhaps she’ll create her own. 😀
Please…don’t give her any ideas, but those were some good ones you suggested! Isn’t life beautiful! LOL 🤣😘😹
It’s the best! lol But you’re right, I need to keep these names under wraps and hide any devices she might see these suggestions on. I mean, who knows what she does while we’re sleeping? LOLOLOL
😂😜🤣
awww such cute cats! I like the way the kitty lined up the toys, and the orange kitty looks so relaxed there. Thanks for showing their photos. 🙂
Thank you so much. 🙂 Josie-Pye loves her toys. The ones in the picture look a little ratty and she has newer toys that aren’t so mangled, but she always pulls those specific ones out of the basket to play with. 😀 She carries them around in her mouth.
The orange boy is such a laid back cat. lol He like it when I come over to visit and say, “Hello, Mister Man! How’s my boy?” lol
Twrrific photos Kymber. Not sure weather or not cats have OCD, though. Seems like they could.
I agree with you. I’ve learned they can suffer from anxiety. We had a cat once that was anxious all the time because she’d been abused when she was a kitten. Finally, we found some things that worked for her. If they can feel anxiety, maybe they can have OCD?
Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
I think you have a point.
Your post made me smile on a gloomy winter morning, Kymber! I love cats and these two are adorable…
I’m so glad this brought a smile to your day. This is the time of year when it feels like Winter is just dragging on, but it also fills me with the anticipation of Spring. 🙂
Cats have the cutest and sometimes most thoughtful expressions… love them! Meow!
Meoooooow! 😀 I agree with you 100%. 😀
Thanks for this idea,. Anita
My pleasure, Anita. 🙂
Thanks 👍
Perfect pics for “Love Your Pet Day”! Cats are meticulous creatures, so they probably do have OCD. 😆 At least Josie-Pye doesn’t present you with actual kills! Our dog is always rearranging her blanket too, then walks away. What a wonderful keepsake you have with the Papa Bear chair. A cherished heirloom, no doubt.
I hate to admit it, but it was accidental that this was published on “Love Your Pet Day.” lol I wish I was that clever.
When I found out my birthday is “World Toilet Day,” I haven’t cared to keep track of things like that since. LOLOLOL 😀 Seriously. It’s sad, but true. 🤣😂 When I found out, I asked my mother if I could legally change my birthdate but she was of no assistance in that circumstance. 😀
Anyway, you are right, of course, that it’s a good thing Josie-Pye does not present real kills. She’s an indoor kitty and (knock on wood!) she has never brought us anything that was once living. Before we moved here, our boy Cesare left a dead mouse in our bedroom doorway. I almost stepped on it. Blech. lol As The Mister disposed of it, I made sure Cesare was flooded with compliments. I always look at the floor where I’m walking each morning, just in case.
Your dog is such a sweetie. I love when they do that. And then she walks away! That made me laugh! 😀 Josie-Pye sat for maybe two seconds. lol
I love our “Papa Bear Chair.” Even though it’s been decades since he died, I miss my grandpa so much. He was full of compassion, a man of few words. He fed all the squirrels by hand and never met a stranger. 🙂
Manji is a beautiful cat. A very amusing post, Kymber. Josie Pye? Wasn’t she the mean girl in Anne of Green Gables?
Yes! She is totally the mean girl from AOGG! LOLOL Now you know one of the books I treasure. 🙂 You’re the only person who has asked me that. I was wondering if it would ever come up. LOLOL
To be fair, Josie-Pye isn’t a mean girl, but sometimes she has this glint in her eye as if she is coming up with some murderous plan. LOLOL
HI Kymber, I recognised the name straight away. I agree, Josie’s not exactly mean, just not that likeable.
Ooooh, I meant my Josie isn’t a mean girl. LOL 😀 I’m sorry for the confusion. I think Josie Pye in the book is definitely not that likable. xoxo 😺🤍🌷 I can’t tell you how loud my giggle was when you asked me about my Josie’s name. haha I’ve been silently waiting for someone to say something. 😀 xoxo
It’s the first thing I noticed when I read the post. I am also an AOGG fan. I also loved Emily of New Moon. Did you read that series? Emily was the reason I started writing poetry as a tween.
LOL That is awesome! I’m so glad you asked. It really tickled me when you did. I haven’t read that series but I will take a look at it. Thanks for the recommendation. I think that’s cool that New Moon is what got you writing poetry as a tween. xo
Yes, I liked Emily of New Moon as much, if not more, than AOGG. She was also a sensitive and intelligent character.
Wow! I’m sure I would enjoy that series then. I will put it on my tbr. I’m excited to read about Emily. 🙂
I’m glad I could introduce you to her.
I love that your cat has OCD; so do I so we’d get along purr-fectly! xoxo
I think our Nicholas has OCD too, in a “health inspector” sort of way. If the other two use a litter box and don’t cover it up good enough he chases them!
LOL I see what you did there, “purr-fectly.” 😀 xo
Well, at least Nicholas is the neat type. If the other two aren’t doing their job properly, he will make his opinion known. haha
Heh, yes, absolutely! Aren’t cats just the best?!
They definitely are, Maryanne. My heart is so full when I think of them. 🙂
Ah, cats. It’s their world. We’re just existing in it lol
LOL I know that’s right! 😀
Being Italian I have a lot of superstitions. We believe that a cat is a lost soul waiting to get into heaven, so you shpuld always be nice to a cat. The play CATS is based on that.
Now that is interesting! Now I want to watch CATS. I love musicals and so does The Mister, so it’s something we should do anyway. I’m so glad you told me this.
This may be the funnest (I know–not really a word) website I visit all day. Happy National Pet’s Week!
LOL It shall forever be in my vocabulary now, Jacqui, my friend. LOL xo I’m so glad this was the funnest. 😀 Happy National Pet’s Week to you, too. 🙂
We have an OCD cat! He too lines up his toys (mostly empty food cans, he loves to play with them and carry them around). Sometimes he lines them up straight, sometimes in a triangle, sometimes in a circle. It is really crazy. He also has severe anxiety in general and pull his hair out all the time 🙁
Oh no! Poor little fellow. We had a cat who did that, too. She was a regular at the cat-doctor’s office.
I love that your boy lines up his toys, and sometimes even in a triangle! That is so cool!