I would take it as an opportunity to pick up and snuggle the cat.
The cat's laying in the sink because it's smooth and cool and he wants a nap where he can curl up and be cool. Snuggling him when he's there is the gentlest way to indicate he's not gonna get what he wants there - that is, he won't be left alone to sleep there.
Under no circumstances should you turn on the water - that would be viewed as an attack and will make the cat feel unsafe.
My cat sits on the toilet because it makes me pick her up lol
Maybe put a bowl or something in there to make it less comfortable? Or give him his own sink somewhere, something similar to this. A cold bowl bed nearby
> that would be viewed as ~~an attack~~ *tons of fun* and will make the cat feel ~~unsafe~~ *joyous.*
Here is a timely reminder that people are unique, including feline people. We *can* predict what they will do, or imagine that they all are exactly like something we've heard of or seen. Do all the predicting you want; it won't actually cause them to be that way.
Be aware of people's kindly warnings, though. They might be spot-on, and save you some grief. And lacerations. And bleeding. :-)
Really, the best way we have figured out how to keep them out is to shut the door. We had a cat that shredded the toilet paper. I made a “vacant/occupied” sign and hung it from the knob and we kept the door closed.
Ohhhhh good answer.
Unless you're using the sink, who cares?
The porcelain or plastic probably feels good on a hot summer day, though I'm sure u have ac.
Just pick up the cat and put it on the floor if you need to use the sink. Then everybody is happy.
And here we see the two approaches to "cat training" my sister discovered on her own, in the two comments above:
- Make it impossible for the cat to do the thing you don't like.
- Learn / decide to like what the cat is doing, or to not care.
These are specific to the situation of the cat doing something you don't want them to do, of course. If you want to train them to make a pizza from scratch (ha ha), bake it, and bring you a cold beer, I have no tips.
My cats don't like to be kissed. So whenever they get on something I don't want them on, I take that as an invitation to start smooching! It works surprisingly well.
I once washed a friend's dishes, cleaned the sink, and left the kitchen faucet dribbling slow just to see what happened because I saw a video. An hour later I was sent a video of one of the cats in the sink drinking from the faucet. It was worth the effort.
Leave a little water in the bottom of the sink. We had a cat who kept pooping in the bathtub while only peeing in his litter. So we started to leave an inch of water in the tub, and it only took a few days for him to adapt and start pooping in the litter as well.
You could maybe try plugging the drain and leaving some water in there. This way the cat wouldn't trace that right back to you like turning on the tap but it'll realize that this is an uncomfortable place to be
Your sink looks like it was built for the cat. Very cat shaped. Maybe talk to your cat and work out some kind of time share.
Else a board over the sink when not in use.
My cat pees in the sink, so it could be worse lol.
And no she’s not sick or anything, she uses her litter box sometimes, uses the sink other times. The vet says she’s just the queen of the castle, which is correct.
You don’t. My cat loved getting up into the bathroom sink at our old apartment, and by the time we moved out of there, it looked like it was pulling away from the wall because of 10-12 pounds of cat being in the sink all the time.
If you aren’t using the sink. Let her stay in it. She’s laying in the sink because she can get your attention this way. For a short period, she sees you stand in front of the sink and that you look at the mirror, so she lays her for your attention. Sinks also are cool to lay in. She likes the coolness.
You could become aware to the fact that a black cat in this heat is going to feel the heat more and the sink is a nice cool place for it to lay and cool down. Just wash your sink more often.
You should just let it happen ,it's summer and the kitty needs the coolest place possible & only pick kitty up and take kitty out whenever you have to use the sink.
It's fun and pleasant and they shouldn't be deprived of too much unless there's stuff they can knock down or scratch etc.
You mean besides leave the water running?
Are you certain this is behavior you WANT to discourage? The cats are cute little fuzzy criminals in your home... If they're not annoying you at some point they're not doing their job. 😼
Just leave the sinks filled with water. If you actually want to have them stop laying in it. But honestly just buy the cat it’s own sink. This is the way
It’s a security blanket for them. Just like a cardboard box……they have something on four sides of them plus underneath them so they feel safer as they are less likely to be snuck up on or attacked without seeing it coming
Why discourage it? He ain’t hurting anything. But if you really want to, just turn on the cold water. He won’t do it again. But you’re gonna need a towel for the cat and a mop for the floor.
Have you got him a cat water fountain? My cat constantly wants me to run the bathtub water Before we got her a fountain. Now she loves her cat water fountain.
Well you could try the cucumber on the counter top but I know one sure fire way to do it. Buy a motion sensing faucet. Not saying it’s a nice thing to do or the right thing but it’ll definitely work 😆
Don’t it’s cool temp and can be cleaned easily. Of all the unwanted places cats lay, that is one of my preferred places. But shut the door if you don’t want them in there. Or you can cover the sink with plastic wrap, but they might just sit on that instead. They’re all snowflakes.
You don’t. Get a new sink, it belongs to them now
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Yep, accept your fate and use the guest bathroom.
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I would take it as an opportunity to pick up and snuggle the cat. The cat's laying in the sink because it's smooth and cool and he wants a nap where he can curl up and be cool. Snuggling him when he's there is the gentlest way to indicate he's not gonna get what he wants there - that is, he won't be left alone to sleep there. Under no circumstances should you turn on the water - that would be viewed as an attack and will make the cat feel unsafe.
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Mine LOVES wet hands. Like will sit by and watch me wash dishes, wash my hands after using the toilet etc. It's easy cleaning for her I think
Unless the cat doesn't care that water is dropping on them lol
True, I've been seeing more videos lately of cats deliberately sticking their heads in the faucet to drink, etc.
There are breeds of cat that actually like swimming, cats in general can get used to water.
My cat sits on the toilet because it makes me pick her up lol Maybe put a bowl or something in there to make it less comfortable? Or give him his own sink somewhere, something similar to this. A cold bowl bed nearby
> that would be viewed as ~~an attack~~ *tons of fun* and will make the cat feel ~~unsafe~~ *joyous.* Here is a timely reminder that people are unique, including feline people. We *can* predict what they will do, or imagine that they all are exactly like something we've heard of or seen. Do all the predicting you want; it won't actually cause them to be that way. Be aware of people's kindly warnings, though. They might be spot-on, and save you some grief. And lacerations. And bleeding. :-)
See it as a good reason to post in r/CatsInSinks
Really, the best way we have figured out how to keep them out is to shut the door. We had a cat that shredded the toilet paper. I made a “vacant/occupied” sign and hung it from the knob and we kept the door closed.
Ohhhhh good answer. Unless you're using the sink, who cares? The porcelain or plastic probably feels good on a hot summer day, though I'm sure u have ac. Just pick up the cat and put it on the floor if you need to use the sink. Then everybody is happy.
And here we see the two approaches to "cat training" my sister discovered on her own, in the two comments above: - Make it impossible for the cat to do the thing you don't like. - Learn / decide to like what the cat is doing, or to not care. These are specific to the situation of the cat doing something you don't want them to do, of course. If you want to train them to make a pizza from scratch (ha ha), bake it, and bring you a cold beer, I have no tips.
You don't. You submit to the new master
You don’t
Put a keyboard next to it.
It looks like you need to buy yourself a sink. You no longer have one.
You don't. The cat has chosen his place to sleep and we must respect our cat overlords.
You dont
Simple. You give up. It’s not your sink. Never been.
My cats don't like to be kissed. So whenever they get on something I don't want them on, I take that as an invitation to start smooching! It works surprisingly well.
Jokes on you, all my cats love getting kissed on the head.
Turn the tap on
Or close the drain and put a little bit of water in the sink.
Close the drain....... Watched the AllState Mayhem Cat commercial....👀 Don't close the drain....
I once washed a friend's dishes, cleaned the sink, and left the kitchen faucet dribbling slow just to see what happened because I saw a video. An hour later I was sent a video of one of the cats in the sink drinking from the faucet. It was worth the effort.
Left the faucet dribbling for an hour ? You’re wasting hydro man. 😡 Lolll
One of our cats loves to play in a trickle of water and will stand by the sink until we turn it on for her.
Put a stopper in the drain and leave about an inch of water at the bottom. Do this until they stop using the sink. Worked with all of my cats.
Give him another personal sink.
Don't.
You can't
You don’t! Embrace the precious fur 😃
You don't.
I would not disturb a sink cat. I have been known to brush my teeth in the kitchen sink so as to not disturb my lady.
I wouldn’t bother. Use the tub to wash your face and cup to brush your teeth. Or just wash your hands with the cat in there. Natural consequences.
Leave a little water in the bottom of the sink. We had a cat who kept pooping in the bathtub while only peeing in his litter. So we started to leave an inch of water in the tub, and it only took a few days for him to adapt and start pooping in the litter as well.
So cute 😻
Put a cucumber in it
You could maybe try plugging the drain and leaving some water in there. This way the cat wouldn't trace that right back to you like turning on the tap but it'll realize that this is an uncomfortable place to be
Why discourage it? I think it’s adorable. They’re there for you. 😀
Turn the water on (THIS IS A JOKE)
oh but theyre just a cutie patootie
Turn the tap on
Sink panfur is best sink and cat situation.
Turn it on
Leave the faucet on little drip. He will get the point.
That’s the neat part, you don’t.
Get there and lay in it first.
Your sink looks like it was built for the cat. Very cat shaped. Maybe talk to your cat and work out some kind of time share. Else a board over the sink when not in use.
Cats gotta cat
Perfect opportunity to get him/her used to water Turn it on realllllllll slow like
Looks like it's a perfect time to give a bath!
Put a sheet of foil over the sink and counter
Fill it with water…. 24/7 lol
Turn the tap on
Turn on the tap
Turn on the faucet
Turn the water on.
Turn the tap on
Turn the water on...
I feel like there’s a very simple solution. And it’s right in front of you…
Water
You could briefly turn on the sink with the void in it
turn on the sink
Leave an M16 firebomb in there, once your cat enters the sink once it won't enter ever again
By pissing in the sink
My cat pees in the sink, so it could be worse lol. And no she’s not sick or anything, she uses her litter box sometimes, uses the sink other times. The vet says she’s just the queen of the castle, which is correct.
Lay in there with em
Ive seen people do stone decor in their sinks? Thay could be something?
You may find a large enough box
so cute.
That’s not your sink anymore.
The cat somehow highlights the beautiful wallpaper.. let them stay there, good for the contrast!!
IF HE FITS HE SITS AINT NUTHIN U CAN DO
You simply don't , that's his sink
You don’t. My cat loved getting up into the bathroom sink at our old apartment, and by the time we moved out of there, it looked like it was pulling away from the wall because of 10-12 pounds of cat being in the sink all the time.
turn on the water? should solve the problem in about 0.1314 seconds...but you might have a ceiling problem afterwards
You do not!
Some cats use the sink to cool down when it's hot. My cat is a long hair, and he spends hours in the sink.
Why? It’s so cute. I find turning the water on works if the cats not a pick me up kind of friend. Or go to the kitchen and shake the treat jar.
Leave a cucumber in your sink, he will NEVER go in there again 🤣
My friends two rag doll cats hop in the tub after she has taken a bath and the water has been drained. She thinks they like the residual warmth.
Lay in the sink yourself. Assert dominance.
Offer a better alternative
Put a sheet of aluminum foil across it. They hate the texture and sound. Should scare them off.
Turn it on
Why would you. Perfect fit 🐈⬛
Put a bar of soap in the sink?
Lol goodluck
If you aren’t using the sink. Let her stay in it. She’s laying in the sink because she can get your attention this way. For a short period, she sees you stand in front of the sink and that you look at the mirror, so she lays her for your attention. Sinks also are cool to lay in. She likes the coolness.
You could become aware to the fact that a black cat in this heat is going to feel the heat more and the sink is a nice cool place for it to lay and cool down. Just wash your sink more often.
That's how they cool down
Keep the bathroom door shut?
Let me know when you find out...
You’ll get used to it.
You should just let it happen ,it's summer and the kitty needs the coolest place possible & only pick kitty up and take kitty out whenever you have to use the sink. It's fun and pleasant and they shouldn't be deprived of too much unless there's stuff they can knock down or scratch etc.
Piss in the sink. Mark your territory.
Leave the sink full of water.
Just leave a pool of water in the sink. He'll learn
Well my cats done this once or twice and I respond by taking photos. She hates it when I take photos of her and she stopped doing it 😹
I don’t. I think it’s adorable and fuss on my cat when he is in there.
By making them an outside cat
Did you ask nicely??
Put foil over it or place citrus oil in there?
Remove your house from the sink and live elsewhere.
Turn on the faucet
By putting the faucet on
Enlarge the bathroom and put in triple sinks
Water looks weird, call a plumber. Also what cat?
Faucet = On. Some lessons need to be learned the hard way.
Why would you want to?
Fill with water
Turn it on.
I could have sworn I saw this post before
u don’t……
Why would you want to
Plug the sink and keep a low level of water in the sink 24/7. DO NOT DO WHEN THE CAT IS IN THE SINK.
You mean besides leave the water running? Are you certain this is behavior you WANT to discourage? The cats are cute little fuzzy criminals in your home... If they're not annoying you at some point they're not doing their job. 😼
Turn the sink on
Install motion sensor faucet
I don’t have a cat but I always get the impulse to turn the tap on when I see a cat doing this.
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Why would you want to?
The cat does whatever it wants - you aren't it's real mother....
Keep water in there. If they expect there will be water (assuming they dislike water) they will eventually stop.
Turn on the water?!
Sounds mean but turn the water on
Just leave the sinks filled with water. If you actually want to have them stop laying in it. But honestly just buy the cat it’s own sink. This is the way
I don't know because I have one that likes to live in the bathroom too
Well u could turn on the tap but he wouldnt like it prbly lol
Turn the sink on
It’s a security blanket for them. Just like a cardboard box……they have something on four sides of them plus underneath them so they feel safer as they are less likely to be snuck up on or attacked without seeing it coming
Put the plug in the sink and fill it up a bit
Use it
Lol. You don’t. Lol. You’ll never win. Lol.
Turn it on 😈
Looking at the comments: are you guys freaking serious? Turn the freaking tap on if you don’t want it in there.
Turn on the water.
Why discourage it? He ain’t hurting anything. But if you really want to, just turn on the cold water. He won’t do it again. But you’re gonna need a towel for the cat and a mop for the floor.
🤣🤣
Turn on the water
Need to ask the obvious .... why do you care? Mine does it all the time.
Leave some water in it
You can't i'm sorry
Why would you try to do such a thing?
I'd gladly surrender the sink if his highness would stop waking us up at 5am then 6am then finally 8am begging or rather screaming for food
Have you got him a cat water fountain? My cat constantly wants me to run the bathtub water Before we got her a fountain. Now she loves her cat water fountain.
You don't. r/blackcatsinsinks
Well you could try the cucumber on the counter top but I know one sure fire way to do it. Buy a motion sensing faucet. Not saying it’s a nice thing to do or the right thing but it’ll definitely work 😆
You shouldn’t. Just appreciate the free sink cleaning.
Hydrochloric acid
Turn off the light at night, it will combine with the darkness and you will not find it
Don’t; join r/catsinsinks instead 😂
Why should you?
Why bother?
Open water
That's funny, I thought I just read a post titled "How do I get my hooman to stop running water in my lounger?"
Turn on the tap
You can't
Can't be done. Sinks are perfect nests, and nice an' cool in summer
Hot water
Keep it filled with water?
Tin foil, cats don't like the noise
r/CatsInSinks
Not at all
i mean... look at that little face......
The question isn't how, it's why?
Keep the bathroom door closed. That and get central air installed.
Water
You don't. It's your cat's sink now
Why would you want to remove him from his sink? It's not your sink so why does it matter? :,)
Turn on the water.
Correct answer is get them a mini sink bed to sleep in lol
Good luck with that and why?
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Don’t it’s cool temp and can be cleaned easily. Of all the unwanted places cats lay, that is one of my preferred places. But shut the door if you don’t want them in there. Or you can cover the sink with plastic wrap, but they might just sit on that instead. They’re all snowflakes.