Summary
The article "The Truth About Living With Cats" humorously depicts the daily life of a cat owner and the futility of trying to avoid getting covered in cat fur.
Abstract
"The Truth About Living With Cats" is an amusing anecdote about the realities of cohabiting with feline companions. It illustrates a conversation between the author, her husband, and their cat, Xander, regarding the inevitability of cat fur clinging to freshly laundered clothes. The author humorously resigns to the fact that dressing up will only result in a new layer of white fluffy fur, as Xander insists on rubbing against her. The article also includes endearing photographs of Xander and suggests related readings for those who appreciate cat-related humor.
Opinions
3 pm on a Wednesday
Husband: You still aren’t dressed?
Me: As soon as I get dressed, the cats are going to want to rub the detergent smell right off me. I’ll be covered in fur again. I’m trying to decide when I should do it.
Husband: You don’t have to let them walk on you.
Xander: Meow?
Me: So that is one of those things that sounds true but isn’t.
Husband: ?
Me: ?
Xander: Meow?
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