The White House cat thinks she owns the place

[kpete]

From NY Magazine:

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When discussing life in the White House during another town hall in July 2021, [Biden] remarked, “It is very hard to get comfortable.”

While you might think the addition of a cat would make the White House feel more like a home, it seems that hasn’t solved the problem. In January 2023 the president revealed that his new cat Willow is adding to his discomfort.

“Willow may walk in here any time now. She has no limits,” Biden said. “You think I’m kidding, I’m not. Especially in the middle of the night when she climbs up and lays on top of my head.”

Of course she has no limits. She’s a cat.

https://digbysblog.net/2023/07/21/the-white-house-cat-thinks-she-owns-the-place/

[CousinIT]

1. Kittys always run the place!

"Don't tell me what to do! Who do you think you are, my cat?"

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Dogs have pals. Cats have staff. . . . nt

[calimary]

20. I love that!!!

I guess that would make me more or less "chief of staff" around our house.

[maddiemom]

25. We had a cat who attached herself to the family dog (a neutered Afghan hound).

She followed him throughout the house and curled up with him when he slept. She outlived him, but did the exact same thing with his successor, another neutered male. She was spayed, but a "mighty hunter" when lett outside. Both dogs accepted her completely and never seemed to mind their "feline shadow."

[aggiesal]

3. I have 2 cats, mother & daughter gray short hair tabby. They look like Willow ...

The daughter is named Dora, as in Dora the Explorer or in Spanish ExploraDORA
The mother is Romi. She's a feral and roamed the neighborhood, but for some reason she took to me, hence.the name Romi.
In fact, I send pictures of Willow to family and write "Look Romi's at the White House".

Romi is very reserved, docile actually, while Dora has no limits.
Romi allowed to it happen while Dora was a kitten, but now that Dora is a full grown cat, Romi will not have it and smacks Dora around when she gets out of hand.

It's actually fun to watch.
Dora, on the other hand, has the look of "What happened? Eh, I'll just sit on my hoomans lap and get some petting."

[Sky Jewels]

4. Of course. She is the superior creature in the building.

Cats rule. Hoomans and dogs trail.

[MineralMan]

5. Cats own everything.

They simply allow us to share their spaces - reluctantly. In exchange, they demand that we feed them, and touch them in certain ways when they allow it.

[niyad]

6. She does not THINK she owns he place, she KNOWS it!?

[pazzyanne]

7. "Of course she has no limits. She's a cat."

Exactly!

[NoMoreRepugs]

8. Yet another example of what a fine human being Biden is.

[StarryNite]

9. Willow is gorgeous!

[highplainsdem]

10. LOL! No one who's ever lived with a cat would be surprised by this.

[Delphinus]

26. That was

so fun to watch! Thank you!

[republianmushroom]

11. Just being a cat, Joe.

She knows she owns you.

[meow2u3]

12. What do you mean, think?

Willow knows the White House is her house. The President and First Lady are just living there for about 5 1/2 more years, God willing.

[Silent3]

13. "she climbs up and lays on top of my head."

What could be more comfortable and homey than that?

Well, comfortable for the cat at least.

[EndlessWire]

17. It's comforting to me!

The cat chose my President as her person of choice. This is revealing! He probably has to get up at 3 or 4, but still, cuddling with a cat is relaxing.

I follow a cat on IG named Ella (Ella watches TV) and the cat is in a contest, coming in second. Vote for Joe! Vote for Ella!

[LiberalFighter]

27. Maybe the cat can be in a campaign ad?

[soldierant]

19. In the winter

it would be more comfortable (or at the very least less uncomforable.) During a heat wave - probably not terribly comfortable.

But always sweet.

[ZonkerHarris]

32. The cat Has to love and trust the human to do that

[spooky3]

14. Joe, Willow loves you. She likes being close

When she sleeps. It’s a high compliment.

[crickets]

23. I'm sure she does, but she really wants the pillow.

Ask me how I know...

[TexasBushwhacker]

28. Hmm, I don't agreed. We lose heat from our head

Since Joe has less hair than Jill, I imagine his head feels warmer than hers. Cats are all about stealing your body heat.

[crickets]

29. Very true, but I finally had to park my kitty on his own pillow a few times

until he learned I didn't like waking up in the middle of the night with no pillow and a crick in my neck. 😆

This was when I hadn't already waked up with a faceful of fur and a cat curled all the way around my head. I miss that kitty so much. He was adorable.

[Butterflylady]

15. She's a normal cat and that is what cats do.

[cannabis_flower]

16. Don't all cats

Think they own everything?

[Calista241]

18. When I read the title, I thought we'd see a video of the Secret Service chasing this cat around

and the cat was just like 'nope, nope, nope.' I actually lol'd.

[Rebl2]

21. Must have

never had a cat. If he had, he would know the cat is the master and you, the President of the United States, are the servant. Just saying.🙂

[LetMyPeopleVote]

22. Who is surprised by this?

[samplegirl]

24. Love it!!!

[PlutosHeart]

30. Hope she has a body guard.

[raising2moredems]

31. lol..

Cats rule, dog drool. Tis in the cat manual of course.

[Withywindle]

33. I want a picture of her laying on his head!

Maybe not so comfortable now but I bet in winter he'll appreciate a warm soft fur hat that purrs.

[TDale313]

34. Of course she owns the place.

She’s a cat.