Fan Fiction ❯ "The Care and Raising of Catgirls" by Dr. Kazuya Morisato ❯ Housing Your Catgirl ( Chapter 2 )
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Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): / Sci-fi / Fantasy | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 03.20.2003 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.0K | Visits: 645 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): / Sci-fi / Fantasy | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 03.20.2003 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.0K | Visits: 645 | Status: Completed
Chapter 2: Housing Your Catgirl
Catgirls, of course, are part cat, and with that comes a remnant of their territorial instincts. To them, it is not natural to live alongside someone who just up and buys them one day. So, when a catgirl first arrives at her new home, it is vital that she feels secure and uncompetitive. In order to achieve this, one area of the house must be designated as hers and hers alone, much like a child desires his or her own room. The catgirl must have some sort of safe haven to retreat to should she feel threatened, which happens more frequently when she is not used to her owner. Only once she adjusts to her surroundings and her cohabitant(s), she will frequent this personal area less and less, incorporating herself into other areas of the house. Still, this personal area is never fully forsaken by the catgirl, and any unwanted encroachment on it can be met with aggression. With the importance of territory evident, now begins the task of preparing it for habitation.
The first word that should be considered when preparing a room for a catgirl is comfort. Thick carpeting is a must, and should not only cover the floor but also at least six feet up the walls. Catgirls start out their domestic lives by using their territory for everything, including playing, so it is important to make sure that any roughhousing will not be met with injury, and this is done by padding the room as much as possible. Soft bedding is also required, usually in the form of a feather bed or a down comforter. Avoid frame beds at all costs. Catgirls at some point may wish to move their beds to other sites in the room, and a frame bed is difficult to move, and also provides a hard surface on which she can injure herself. Place a few things in the room that the catgirl is able to call her own possessions, such as a toy or stuffed animal. These represent something that I have dubbed "portable territory" that she can take with her and still have a sense of domain. A waste area is also required at first, though it is possible to toilet train catgirls and render the waste area unnecessary after a time. Basically, it should be tantamount to a giant litter box, and it should be emptied regularly. One ingenious (but costly) system I observed was a litter box with a trap-door at its base, operated by a lever, which deposits the waste directly into a small septic system. However, the waste area does not have to be so elaborate to be effective.
Aside from the basic amenities provided to the catgirl herself, the rest of the house must also be prepared for her arrival. Taking the same precautions one takes when a young child visits should be sufficient to ensure the safety of the catgirl. Store harmful household chemicals, such as cleaners, in a high place or in childproof containers. Sharp objects should also be stored out of reach or in locked drawers and cabinets. Breakable or fragile items, such as vases and other knickknacks, should be kept out of reach to prevent accidental breakage. Barricade rooms in the house that may pose a threat to her in general, such as rooms with many tools. Once the catgirl becomes accustomed to the house (which does not take long being as they are highly intelligent and clever creatures) these precautions should be less and less necessary. However, it is important to begin her residence in the safest way possible.
With my house similarly prepared, I was able to bring Miki to her new home. Though the shelter was a few hundred miles away, I opted to drive as opposed to fly. Due to past incidents of disruptive behavior, catgirls are not allowed to fly with passengers on commercial airlines. Instead, some airlines have modified some planes to dedicate a portion of the cargo bay to the transport of catgirls, where they are kept in what amount to be little more than oversized pet carriers. I felt that it would be a bad idea to give Miki the impression that she was a prisoner of sorts, plus the car ride home would give her a chance to get used to me before she moved in. After some paperwork was finalized and validated, I escorted Miki to my car with one of the shelter's attendants. During the first portion of the trip home she howled in protest, which, according to the attendant, is a normal reaction. After all, she was used to the shelter, and it was the first place she had ever known that treated her decently. Eventually Miki calmed down and I was able to talk to her, getting her to be accustomed to the sound of my voice. By the time we reached the house she still seemed cautious of me, but allowed me to lead her with little protest.
The first thing I did was give Miki a tour of the house. I held her hand and spoke to her all the while, trying my best to make her feel comfortable. She became very agitated when I showed her the bedroom, and she began to whimper and attempt to wrench her hand away from mine. I interpreted that to mean that she somehow connected unpleasant memories with bedrooms. Perhaps that was the location of her former residence where her owner most often abused her. I quickly led her from the room, and decided at that point to show her the room I had prepared for her. It was a small spare room that I had previously used as an office and storage area, but for the occasion of Miki's arrival I converted it for her. She looked around quizzically at first. I stepped back out of the room, indicating to Miki that it was hers. As she wandered around the space, I looked through the house one final time to make sure I had taken the necessary safety precautions. After the thorough search, which took nearly half an hour, I checked on Miki. She lay in the corner, curled up on her feather bed. She had accepted the room as her own.
Catgirls, of course, are part cat, and with that comes a remnant of their territorial instincts. To them, it is not natural to live alongside someone who just up and buys them one day. So, when a catgirl first arrives at her new home, it is vital that she feels secure and uncompetitive. In order to achieve this, one area of the house must be designated as hers and hers alone, much like a child desires his or her own room. The catgirl must have some sort of safe haven to retreat to should she feel threatened, which happens more frequently when she is not used to her owner. Only once she adjusts to her surroundings and her cohabitant(s), she will frequent this personal area less and less, incorporating herself into other areas of the house. Still, this personal area is never fully forsaken by the catgirl, and any unwanted encroachment on it can be met with aggression. With the importance of territory evident, now begins the task of preparing it for habitation.
The first word that should be considered when preparing a room for a catgirl is comfort. Thick carpeting is a must, and should not only cover the floor but also at least six feet up the walls. Catgirls start out their domestic lives by using their territory for everything, including playing, so it is important to make sure that any roughhousing will not be met with injury, and this is done by padding the room as much as possible. Soft bedding is also required, usually in the form of a feather bed or a down comforter. Avoid frame beds at all costs. Catgirls at some point may wish to move their beds to other sites in the room, and a frame bed is difficult to move, and also provides a hard surface on which she can injure herself. Place a few things in the room that the catgirl is able to call her own possessions, such as a toy or stuffed animal. These represent something that I have dubbed "portable territory" that she can take with her and still have a sense of domain. A waste area is also required at first, though it is possible to toilet train catgirls and render the waste area unnecessary after a time. Basically, it should be tantamount to a giant litter box, and it should be emptied regularly. One ingenious (but costly) system I observed was a litter box with a trap-door at its base, operated by a lever, which deposits the waste directly into a small septic system. However, the waste area does not have to be so elaborate to be effective.
Aside from the basic amenities provided to the catgirl herself, the rest of the house must also be prepared for her arrival. Taking the same precautions one takes when a young child visits should be sufficient to ensure the safety of the catgirl. Store harmful household chemicals, such as cleaners, in a high place or in childproof containers. Sharp objects should also be stored out of reach or in locked drawers and cabinets. Breakable or fragile items, such as vases and other knickknacks, should be kept out of reach to prevent accidental breakage. Barricade rooms in the house that may pose a threat to her in general, such as rooms with many tools. Once the catgirl becomes accustomed to the house (which does not take long being as they are highly intelligent and clever creatures) these precautions should be less and less necessary. However, it is important to begin her residence in the safest way possible.
With my house similarly prepared, I was able to bring Miki to her new home. Though the shelter was a few hundred miles away, I opted to drive as opposed to fly. Due to past incidents of disruptive behavior, catgirls are not allowed to fly with passengers on commercial airlines. Instead, some airlines have modified some planes to dedicate a portion of the cargo bay to the transport of catgirls, where they are kept in what amount to be little more than oversized pet carriers. I felt that it would be a bad idea to give Miki the impression that she was a prisoner of sorts, plus the car ride home would give her a chance to get used to me before she moved in. After some paperwork was finalized and validated, I escorted Miki to my car with one of the shelter's attendants. During the first portion of the trip home she howled in protest, which, according to the attendant, is a normal reaction. After all, she was used to the shelter, and it was the first place she had ever known that treated her decently. Eventually Miki calmed down and I was able to talk to her, getting her to be accustomed to the sound of my voice. By the time we reached the house she still seemed cautious of me, but allowed me to lead her with little protest.
The first thing I did was give Miki a tour of the house. I held her hand and spoke to her all the while, trying my best to make her feel comfortable. She became very agitated when I showed her the bedroom, and she began to whimper and attempt to wrench her hand away from mine. I interpreted that to mean that she somehow connected unpleasant memories with bedrooms. Perhaps that was the location of her former residence where her owner most often abused her. I quickly led her from the room, and decided at that point to show her the room I had prepared for her. It was a small spare room that I had previously used as an office and storage area, but for the occasion of Miki's arrival I converted it for her. She looked around quizzically at first. I stepped back out of the room, indicating to Miki that it was hers. As she wandered around the space, I looked through the house one final time to make sure I had taken the necessary safety precautions. After the thorough search, which took nearly half an hour, I checked on Miki. She lay in the corner, curled up on her feather bed. She had accepted the room as her own.