Monday, February 12, 2018

Waiting for water: Contrasting perspectives

When you're waiting to have a drink from the faucet, your guardian should understand that only a short wait is permissible.  After all, water in a bowl is no substitute for fresh tap water, and a guardian who fails to honor his cat's wishes in this regard is a subpar cat caretaker, at best:
2015: Sylvia, displeased with the wait between faucet drinks.

On second thought, not every guardian caters to a cat's whims that way.  Supplementing a cat's water bowl with frequent faucet drinks is a courtesy, not an inalienable right.  Sadly, some cats in this world have no access to any water:
The same day in 2015: Sylvia adopts a more thankful perspective about her water regimen.