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How to befriend a Grumpy Cat - or get held hostage by one
Everyone on Hive probably already knows...I'm a HUGE animal lover. I mean, how could I not be? I’ve been surrounded by pets my whole life! 

When I was little, we had a dog named Muri. He was a sweetheart but already pretty old. Still, I loved him so much. Then one day, while I was still just a kid, we found a tiny baby cat hiding in the bushes. And, of course, I started crying because there was NO WAY I was leaving that poor little kitty behind. My family had no choice but to take her in. Best. Day. Ever. 

She became my everything. My heart. My best friend. But my parents had one rule...no cats inside! So, they built her a little shed in the garage for sleeping. Yeah... as if that was gonna happen. Every night, I secretly snuck her into my room. I was so proud of myself because no one ever noticed! And she was smart too—whenever someone came in, she would hide under my bed like a ninja. 

If she didn’t sleep inside, she would wake me up by tapping on my window with her little paw and meowing. Like, *“Hey, human! Open up! VIP access, please!”* 😂 She never went near the road (good girl), but she did have a busy social life—hunting mice, playing in the meadow, and yes... going on dates. 😏 Which meant, every now and then—boom, kittens! My parents always wanted to give them away, but I somehow convinced them to let me keep at least one. And so... I was always surrounded by cats. 

But life wasn’t always sunshine and kittens. We lived near a super busy road because there was no highway yet, and sadly, not all my cats stayed away from it. Over the years, I lost so many to cars, and it was heartbreaking. When my beloved kitty Snuppy passed, she left me one special kitten—Jolly. He stayed with me for almost five years, and by then, they had built motorways, so the road wasn’t as dangerous anymore. 

But... tragedy struck again. One day, I came home with my boyfriend, and there he was—Jolly, lying by the door, gone. 💔 I cried so much. That day, I decided, no more cats. Not for a long time. 

I never really thought about getting a dog either. My family was against having dogs inside, and I didn’t have my own place. But then... BOOM! My husband (boyfriend at the time) surprised me with a puppy! I was freaking out with happiness. And since we were staying at my parents’ house, they couldn’t say no. 😂 My dad was so mad, but hey, NOT MY FAULT! Blame the boyfriend! 😇 

When I later moved to Austria, I saw how sad my parents were without me (even my dad, though he’d never admit it). So, I got them a dog. My dad was like, *“NO WAY! She’s sleeping outside!”* Yeah... sure, Dad. Day one—she’s already sleeping inside. 😂 And guess what? Now Ari and my dad are best friends. He loves her more than anything. Best gift ever. 

**The Cat-Sitting adventure** 

I didn’t think about getting a cat again, but I still adored them. Every time I saw one, I’d pet it like it was mine. The problem? My dog, Baou, hates cats. She barks, chases, and basically acts like a cat police officer. 🚨🐶 

My neighbor has two cats. One of them, Leo, always comes to me when I’m outside. The other one, Tiger, stays inside because he once ran away and was missing for two weeks. My neighbor was so heartbroken she decided—never again! Indoor cat forever! 


![IMG_4340.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmNQsJa2aRxgaLDnDETEGV8SzmW7WxXuWJ63PnezBqZg6H/IMG_4340.jpeg)


A few days ago, my neighbor asked if I could watch her cats while she was on vacation. OF COURSE! I fed them, played with them...everything! Leo was easy. He stayed outside, sharing food with the neighbor’s cat like some kind of romantic movie couple. 😍 


![IMG_4378.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmNqpLzNdU1418y6rAXpFUG4T58BFV5KgaqK1epchuyYfR/IMG_4378.jpeg)



But Tiger? Oh boy. Tiger was a challenge. He’s super shy and doesn’t trust strangers. The first two days, he just hid behind the sofa, staring at me like I was a serial killer. 😂 I tried talking to him in my sweetest voice, but then I realized...wait... I’m speaking Slovenian with him! Maybe he only understands German?! 


![IMG_4379.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmPytod8BMi3dEr83j9NzFh6iWwVusjyNzwaYGYcr5W9k4/IMG_4379.jpeg)



![IMG_4342.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmWWbVM4SEg4f5s4vJtSKZtdeFBfjVDaBCYznHPhhtKDhU/IMG_4342.jpeg)

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So the next day, I switched languages. BOOM! It worked. Tiger cautiously came out, accepted some treats, and we played a little. I was so proud! 


![IMG_4384.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmVPs6W6uw5fToZiKQ69656MQ7stbXGoxPDtQJV4sTYTiv/IMG_4384.jpeg)

![IMG_4382.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmcGVHZrsan4EhQCcxDY6GurknHtX1vUN5N7svWWsvwq7C/IMG_4382.jpeg)


By the last day, he was waiting for me at the door. As soon as I walked in, he jumped on me, meowing, demanding cuddles. And when I tried to leave? He blocked the door. Stood there, staring at me like, *“You shall not pass!”* 🤨😂 I wasn’t sure if he was mad or sad, but I was a little scared. Have you seen his face?! He looks angry ALL the time! 


![IMG_4386.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmSU7NgynLoBEmJybsmmFMo5XLrRzb6JXbc2sa6nqPVvoS/IMG_4386.jpeg)



I told my husband, and he laughed so hard. *“You were scared of a CAT blocking the door? Seriously?!”* And I was like, *“Nooo, not at all!” (I totally was. Look at his face! 😳😂)* 


![IMG_4389.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmd2NuSeHtjrEdehdTMULzMNEGdZWYqsFhQdJbKqCcArtG/IMG_4389.jpeg)



When I got home, Baou sniffed me like a detective, giving me the “You smell like a traitor” look. But after some food, all was forgiven. Typical. 😆 

So, when my neighbor got back, I told her—*“Anytime you need a cat sitter, I’m your girl!”* 


![IMG_4349.jpeg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmTjaWMicbjddojSondaXmKociwC6enrVHwZ4yScodzrL4/IMG_4349.jpeg)


And now, tell me...isn’t Tiger beautiful?! 😆🐱 


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*“One reason that cats are happier than people is that they have no newspapers.”* - Gwendolyn Brooks

With love, @tinabrezpike ❤️
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