10. I don’t wanna socialize with relatives
9. Something at the bottom looks like snow
8. Hiding out after opening gifts pre-Christmas
7. Making a list of who’s naughty and nice
6. Whatever happens, it won’t be my fault
5. Getting to hear all the new gossip down below
4. Hunkered down to get a peak at Santa
3. Recovering from the sugar cookie I swiped
2. Great-aunt Gertrude brought the damn dog again
1. Help! I got up and I can’t get down

Wart: Hey Fisher! You awake?

Fisher: I am now.

Wart: I hear all sorts of rumblings in the closet.

Fisher: She decided to get out the Christmas decorations.

Wart: Oh. For a tree? Do we get a tree this year? Can we play in the tree? Can we bat the ornaments around the living room?

Fisher: I think we might get a tree and No and No. Go back to sleep.

Holidays are a lot of fun for curious cats and dependable dogs. Safety becomes a big issue, though, if pets are not kept from climbing the Christmas tree or chewing on the tree light cord. One of the most important rules is to make sure your beautiful tree is secure. Be very sure it will not come tumbling down, destroying all your heirloom decorations and possibly smashing into the bird’s cage.

Some technical tips on how to have a kitty proof stable Christmas Tree, written by Mary Anne Miller & Anne Moss for the Cat Site.

And if you really want a delightful experience, take a peek at Decorating the tree 101 to see some Christmas critters at work.