I could mean that I can but you can't. My cat, my colour choice. Blue could be nice - we could pretend she is British and much pricier than her actual moggie-ness.
Secondly, I could mean "you shouldn't paint the cat". Outrageous suggestion. Right out of the question. The RSPCA will be informed. Charges laid. Bad bad cat painter.
Alternately, "you shouldn't paint the cat". A spot of stencilling, say, would be fine, maybe a leaf motif or butterflies to represent her favourite snack. Light shaving would also be acceptable, as long as you don't shave swear word into her back. Piercing, yes, painting, no, a little too far.
Lastly, and this is the meaning I intend. If you are painting some doors and door frames, including the front door, try to maximise the application of paint on the doors and frames. Hungry creatures who take advantage of an open door to nip in and snack should be discouraged just after you have painted the door step. Also, rubbing against newly painted surfaces is a bad thing no matter how appealing it may seem to a young cat.
This can be a bit tricky when you have the front door ajar to let it dry so you can paint the other side, meanwhile you have your back turned working on another door. It is not as though you can set up a cat containment zone in the front garden. The screen door would work but that is in the shed having a dusty holi while you paint the door frame.
Further, curious little noses and paws should should be gently shooed from the paint tray, especially a tray balanced somewhat precariously on top of a plastic box. The problems with a painty cat are manifold and various. Nobody wants painty cat prints on the carpet. Sofas are also bad places. Further, cats are somewhat reluctant to be cleaned. "Just a little rub with a wet flannel, dear, it is water-based so it should come off in a jiffy." Ha ha hahahaha!
I do wonder if paint is toxic to cats. I will let you know.
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