Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Pets

Siwsan

(27,682 posts) Fri Sep 12, 2025, 08:31 AM Sep 12

20

Merlin got a refresher course on how to wake up mom

I felt a gentle patty pat on my shoulder but it wasn't quite enough to rouse me. A few seconds later I got a not so gentle patty whack on my face. I opened my eyes and saw Madoc, right at the whack spot. Merlin sitting next to him obviously observing the technique.
,
I love my kid cats. OH, and Carys has been letting me give her a few scritches!

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Merlin got a refresher course on how to wake up mom (Original Post) Siwsan Sep 12 OP

Well, you got a gentle shoulder pat- nothing. Polly Hennessey Sep 12 #1

I must learn to be more attentive. Siwsan Sep 12 #3

My cat Rebl2 Sep 12 #2

When Willow wants to wake me up, she goes for the head butts. ShazzieB Sep 12 #4

Licking my face gets my attention. Aussie105 Sep 13 #5

Polly Hennessey

(8,146 posts)

1. Well, you got a gentle shoulder pat- nothing.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 10:05 AM

Sep 12

Face whack, success. Merlin is taking notes.

Siwsan

(27,682 posts)

3. I must learn to be more attentive.

Reply to Polly Hennessey (Reply #1)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 11:59 AM

Sep 12

I had a hard time falling asleep, last night, so I admit I did oversleep by a few minutes.

Rebl2

(16,983 posts)

2. My cat

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 11:59 AM

Sep 12

who is six months old, wakes me up occasionally by pouncing on my stomach, only if I am laying on my back of course. Talk about a rude awakening!

ShazzieB

(21,622 posts)

4. When Willow wants to wake me up, she goes for the head butts.

Reply to Rebl2 (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 11:16 PM

Sep 12

She shoves me with her head until I get the message. Her technique is quite effective!

Aussie105

(7,214 posts)

5. Licking my face gets my attention.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 07:25 AM

Sep 13

Perhaps his earlier technique, of biting my sleeping face with me jumping in the air with fright, has taught him a lesson?

Reply to this discussion

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Pets»Merlin got a refresher co...