I share my home with five cats. Pearl, Ashley, Boots, Train, and Milo.
Five personalities. Five opinions about where to sit, what belongs on the counter (apparently nothing stays there), and whether 3am is a great time to run full speed through the house.
And also a dog named Honey… because clearly I like a little chaos.
It’s a full house. It’s a loud house. There is fur on everything. And I cannot leave a glass of water unattended for more than five minutes.
And honestly? I love all of it.
But over time, I’ve learned something. When your cats feel at home, really at home, everything just works better. They’re calmer. Happier. Less likely to destroy the things you actually care about.
I always come back to a good cat mug. It’s just one of those everyday things that makes your morning better without trying too hard.
If you’re thinking about getting a cat, I completely understand why. There’s just something about having a cat nearby while you’re drinking your coffee that makes everything feel a little more cozy and a little more like home.
Before I get into talking about living in a multi pet home, I should probably introduce the little crew that inspired this post.