WCB: Puddy’s Scratching Post
Daisy the Curly Cat recently spoke about her favourite scratching post, called the Purrfect Post and she showed us how she’s had it for three years, uses it every day and it still looks good as new! Then our bengal friend Vladimir told us all about his scratching post – which is a real fence pole in his backyard! Puddy and I could see a theme here, so for the first weekend cat blogging post we’ve done in a very long time, we decided to tell you all about Puddy’s scratching post!
This ratty mess is Puddy’s scratching post. Let me clear something up – exactly one week ago, it was almost in perfect condition, and Puddy rarely used it. The only reason it is beside the screen door is to try to deter Puddy from scratching at the door. Apparently putting a scratching post there would distract her (didn’t work).
Then suddenly, out of the blue, Puddy started using her scratching post again! The first time she did it, I yelled at her and squirted some water her way because I thought she was scratching at the door. Phill was watching her and said, “Uh, I think she was actually scratching at her post.” I didn’t believe it, but when I stood up and looked at her, I saw her looking at me with a confused expression on her face, one claw still clinging to the post mid-scratch.
Of course, I felt so bad and hurried to get the Temptations.
Here is a close-up of the ripped post. Phill and I can’t figure out why she’s suddenly started using it again – it’s very strange, but hey, as long as she’s not scratching at the door, we’re happy! It’s just very confusing now because whenever we hear scatching noises we have to look over at the door to make sure we know if it’s good scratching or bad scratching!
So there you go – Puddy’s scratching post, about three years old and hardly used until last week … and now it’s ripped to shreds! At this rate, I’ll have to buy her a new one – and I bet you she won’t go near it!
For more Weekend Cat Blogging visit Mr Tigger & The M-Cats Club, to see the Carnival of the Cats, visit When Cats Attack and finally, the Bad Kitty Cats Festival of Chaos is being hosted by Kashim & Othello and Salome. It’s been a while since Puddy’s participated in these round-ups and it’s good to be back!
Wowie, Puddy, you must be a very strong scratcher! I like to scratch a lot, too. Sometimes I just keep going and going and my Mommie says “Hey, good scratchin’, Daisy!” I think you deserve a brand new scratcher now.
Wow, that scratching post is pretty much destroyed. But that’s its purpose in life, isn’t it? To be scratched. Luna quite enjoys scratching her post, too, and it’s probably due for a replacement.
Wow, Puddy did a nice job working on the scratchy post! She needs a new one for sure.
Daisy – I think Puddy deserves a new scratcher too – I wonder if we can find one as good and lasting as yours?
CatSynth – The scratching post has done its duty and now it’s time for a new one! I wish it had lasted longer – maybe Puddy is just too good at scratching.
Kitikata – She sure did, and we’re hoping to buy a new one, or fix this one, soon!
We understand you, Puddy. After three years it was so RIPE! Good scratching there!
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Puddy, good job on the scratchy post! I like your style!