Move over, Dear Abby... 9Lives' Morris the Cat is here to reveal advice on the issues you really care about, like yarn unspooling, feather chasing, and more.
A bona fide celebricat since he began
doing commercials in the 1970s, America’s favorite ‘charmingly choosy’
feline has launched a “Dear Morris” column to help cats and humans alike
make the most out of playtime. What’s more, Morris is also giving One
Momma Saving Money readers the chance to win a one-of-a-kind, customized
9Lives bean bag toss game at his Live Well & Prospurr website.
Morris' new site Live Well & Prospurr website allows you to help him donate a meal to the ASPCA
(#MorrisFeeds) and enter a 9Lives contest to win a 9Lives-branded bean
bag toss game featuring Morris (#ProspurrPromo)!
From Morris’ Mailbox:
Dear Morris,
I’ll be the first one to tell you I’m a
playful guy. I like yarn, stuffed mice, boxes… you name it. But my
human is never in the mood. Something about ‘work’ or ‘being tired,’
blah, blah, blah… meow, meow, meow. I try to tell her that a piece of
string doesn’t wiggle itself! Alas, since my human will not play with
me, I’ve taken to reading Proust… and trying to catch my own tail.
Sincerely,
Furry and Frustrated
Dear Furry and Frustrated,
I’ve seen your case all too many times.
Humans are often tempted to blame their unplayful attitude on ‘being
too busy,’ but that’s rarely true. (Even the president plays golf!) What
many humans don’t realize is that we cats don’t require a long,
drawn-out play period. We like small bouts of play interspersed with two
of our other favorite activities, resting and napping. So gently remind
your human with a head-boop or a soft meow that you’re ready for some
action—she can start off slow with Level 1 of my “Official Guide to
Amusement, Entertainment, Playtime & More”(http://prospurr.9lives.com/). Also,
tell your human to be on the lookout for when your tail is in an
inverted “U” shape (like in the photo below). That’s a tell-tail sign
(get it?!) that she should bring out the toys. Remember, fun is
contagious... once your human sees what a blast you're having, she'll
likely take some more time to enjoy herself as well.
Yours truly,
Morris the Cat
Dear Morris,
I recently went to the pet store and
came back with tons of new toys for my cat, Marvin. I was so excited to
share some quality playtime with him that I could hardly wait for him to
eat dinner! After he finished his 9Lives Plus Care (he’s a huge fan, by
the way), I started waving his new toys around, but he just stared at
me blankly—I got zip, zero, zilch! Morris, where did I go wrong? Does
Marvin not like playing… or worse, does he not like me??
Thank you,
Confused in the Catskills
Dear Confused in the Catskills,
You’ve got nothing to worry about. I’m sure Marvin loves playing and I know he
loves you. This was merely an instance of poor timing. You see, cats
are often reluctant to play after mealtime. No one wants to jump around
on a full stomach... even if you’re eating healthy with 9Lives Plus
Care! The best time to play with Marvin is after he’s had a nice, long
nap, and if he loves napping as much as I do, you’ll have many
opportunities! And remember to make time for fun human games as well,
like checkers, cards—or my personal favorite—cat's cradle. The two of
you will have mastered Level 5 of my “Official Guide” in no time.
Yours truly,
Morris the Cat
Dear Morris,
I’ve always considered myself a “cat’s
cat.” I’m a champion napper, an expert invisible bug chaser, and my
hairballs? I can cough one so big you could use it as a toupee. That’s
why I’m so distressed by what I’m about to tell you: I’ve never once
caught that feather that dangles on the end of a stick. I see it, I
lunge for it, and just when I think it’s within paw’s reach, it darts
away again. It frankly has me questioning my cathood. What should I do?
Warmly,
Purr-plexed and Paw-ndering
Dear Purr-plexed and Paw-ndering,
It’s not your fault you haven’t caught
the feather. What I’m about to say may come as a shock… there is a human
on the other end of that feather, manipulating it like a marionette.
It’s a conspiracy of gigantic proportions. You’ve never caught the
feather because your human has never let you. If any of you humans out
there are reading, please let your four-legged friends ‘win’ some of the
time. It's great to have a competitive streak playing a board game or
on the ball court, but let us felines experience the sweet taste of
victory (it actually tastes a lot like 9Lives). Besides, catching the feather, ball, or string will get your cat one step closer to their ultimate goal: world domination.
Yours truly,
Morris the Cat
For more Morris tips, including his “Official Guide to Amusement, Entertainment, Playtime & More,” go to http://prospurr.9lives.com/. And, if you tweet #MorrisFeeds, Morris will donate a bowl of delicious 9Lives cat food to a hungry kitty at the ASPCA.
Disclosure: In exchange for this post, I may receive some cat food, which will be donated to my local shelter. No other compensation was received.
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