MeowStack #10: All your treats are belong to Bailey
You can keep your fruits and veggies, though
What is your name, and why are you the most magnificent creature in the universe?
My name is Bailey, and I am a perfect little angel. I'm a sweet, gentle cat who loves talking to my parents, exploring the house, and eating. I also love napping on my couch (I'm the only one allowed to use it), my bed, and the window when it's sunny. But my favorite place to nap is on my mommy's lap, sandwiched between her legs for the most warmth and coziness.
I'm also the biggest glutton in the universe — whenever my parents cook or eat anything I think is tasty, I will beg. I usually get what I want, too, because my parents can't resist my big sweet eyes, my little pink nose, and the one tooth that sticks out of my mouth. I'm typically lazy and mellow, but I’ll occasionally freak out when a certain white mouse crosses my path — he is my arch-nemesis and must die!
How did you choose your human to be your supplicant?
I used to live with another human until I was eight years old, but then she had to move into assisted living and I was taken to the shelter. They took good care of me there, but I had to share a big room with many other kitties. I prefer to be on my own and like to have my peace, so I was scared all the time. I spent six months there waiting for someone to take me home. A lot of people liked me because I'm very beautiful, but none of them ended up taking me home because they thought I was too old.
Meanwhile, my mommy and daddy were moving in together. Mommy loves cats and told Daddy she wanted one, but Daddy had never had a cat before and needed a little time to do research and get used to the idea. Then he made the perfect plan: a few days before Christmas, he went to the shelter where I lived without telling Mommy. He wanted to surprise her with the Christmas gift she most wanted. He meant to get to know the kitties and come back later to take one home. But as soon as he laid eyes on me, alone on a high shelf, he was spellbound. He fell in love at first sight and asked to meet me. They took me into another room to meet Daddy, but I was really scared. I didn't know what was going on! Daddy didn't mind, though — he knew we were meant for each other. He couldn't wait: he took me home straight away. Mommy was visiting her family in Brazil, so Daddy called her to introduce me. Mommy cried so much, she couldn't believe that she finally had the baby she had wanted for so long. Now I am finally in my forever home, where I was always meant to be, with my two favorite humans who treat me like a prince!
What is the most amusing way you confound your human?
I'm usually very shy and I'm afraid of other humans and loud noises, so my parents do their best to make sure I'm always comfortable. But my skittishness goes out the window as soon as delicious food is involved — if I get a sniff of treats, butter, cream, cheese, or fish, I'm as fearless as a lion! So sometimes, when I feel like eating a tasty treat, I hide and pretend to be scared, and my parents give me a treat to make me feel better. It always works and they don't suspect a thing!
By what means will you inevitably achieve world domination?
I will use my cute little face and sweet meows to make everyone give me all their food! I'm entitled to ALL the dairy, fish, and meat! You can keep your fruits and vegetables, though. Not interested in that.
What else does the world need to know about you?
I hate being picked up. If you try to hold me, I complain, hiss, and growl, but I never hurt anyone. I do love cuddles — but only with my parents and only on my own terms, of course.
Bailey’s human is Luna Campos, author of Rage Quit!
These photos are so gorgeous, I'm in love with Bailey already 😍
Bailey is such a sweetie! 😍