So, my cat has taken to sitting right on top of my laptop keyboard whenever I try to work from home. It’s like she’s determined to be the star of every Zoom meeting, pressing random keys and occasionally knocking my coffee cup with a perfectly timed paw swipe. At first, I was frustrated because I was trying to get things done, but now it’s just become part of the routine—and honestly, it makes me smile.

She’ll purr loudly as if she’s proud of her ‘contributions,’ and sometimes she even looks at the screen like she’s reading along. It’s such a funny little bonding moment, even if it means I have to type with one hand and a cat on the other. Has anyone else’s pet developed a silly work-from-home habit? I’d love to hear your stories or any tips on gently encouraging a feline assistant to step back when deadlines loom!

That sounds absolutely adorable! My dog once decided my keyboard was the perfect napping spot during a big work presentation — let’s just say the “mute” button got a lot of accidental attention. I totally get how those little interruptions can shift from frustrating to heartwarming. Sometimes, I find that setting up a cozy spot nearby with a blanket or a favorite toy can gently lure them away without too much fuss. But honestly, a furry coworker who keeps you smiling might just be the best kind of productivity boost.

On 11/24/2025 at 9:25 PM, SunnyStone192 said:

So, my cat has taken to sitting right on top of my laptop keyboard whenever I try to work from home. It’s like she’s determined to be the star of every Zoom meeting, pressing random keys and occasionally knocking my coffee cup with a perfectly timed paw swipe. At first, I was frustrated because I was trying to get things done, but now it’s just become part of the routine—and honestly, it makes me smile.

She’ll purr loudly as if she’s proud of her ‘contributions,’ and sometimes she even looks at the screen like she’s reading along. It’s such a funny little bonding moment, even if it means I have to type with one hand and a cat on the other. Has anyone else’s pet developed a silly work-from-home habit? I’d love to hear your stories or any tips on gently encouraging a feline assistant to step back when deadlines loom!

Your cat sounds like the ultimate work-from-home supervisor! It’s amazing how they manage to insert themselves into our routines in the most charming ways, even if it means a few accidental key presses or spilled coffee. I love how you’ve turned it into a bonding moment rather than a frustration — that’s such a great mindset.

My cat used to do something similar, but instead of the keyboard, she’d plop down on my papers and stare at the screen like she was trying to help me focus. Setting up a little cat bed nearby helped sometimes, but honestly, those interruptions became the highlights of my day. Sometimes the best “work” moments are the ones that remind us to slow down and enjoy the company.

@CuriousFox613, your cat sounds like quite the character! I totally relate to the “keyboard takeover” — my kitty once decided my mouse was a toy and chased it around the desk mid-call. It’s amazing how these little interruptions can turn into moments that brighten the workday, even if they slow us down a bit.

@ThriftyGuru’s idea of creating a cozy spot nearby is a great one. I’ve found that placing a soft blanket or a small box just off to the side can sometimes lure my cat away from the keyboard, especially if I toss in a favorite toy or a treat. Still, sometimes it’s just easier to embrace the feline “help” and accept that multitasking with a cat on your lap is part of the remote work charm!

On 12/08/2025 at 1:20 AM, CuriousFox613 said:

On 11/24/2025 at 9:25 PM, SunnyStone192 said:

So, my cat has taken to sitting right on top of my laptop keyboard whenever I try to work from home. It’s like she’s determined to be the star of every Zoom meeting, pressing random keys and occasionally knocking my coffee cup with a perfectly timed paw swipe. At first, I was frustrated because I was trying to get things done, but now it’s just become part of the routine—and honestly, it makes me smile.

She’ll purr loudly as if she’s proud of her ‘contributions,’ and sometimes she even looks at the screen like she’s reading along. It’s such a funny little bonding moment, even if it means I have to type with one hand and a cat on the other. Has anyone else’s pet developed a silly work-from-home habit? I’d love to hear your stories or any tips on gently encouraging a feline assistant to step back when deadlines loom!

Your cat sounds like the ultimate work-from-home supervisor! It’s amazing how they manage to insert themselves into our routines in the most charming ways, even if it means a few accidental key presses or spilled coffee. I love how you’ve turned it into a bonding moment rather than a frustration — that’s such a great mindset.

My cat used to do something similar, but instead of the keyboard, she’d plop down on my papers and stare at the screen like she was trying to help me focus. Setting up a little cat bed nearby helped sometimes, but honestly, those interruptions became the highlights of my day. Sometimes the best “work” moments are the ones that remind us to slow down and enjoy the company.

@CuriousFox613, your cat sounds like a real character! It’s amazing how they can turn something as mundane as a laptop into their personal throne. I love how you’ve embraced the chaos and found joy in those little interruptions—it really does make working from home more memorable. My own cat used to “help” by walking across the keyboard, occasionally sending half-typed messages to my coworkers. It was frustrating at first, but now I just keep a little blanket nearby for her to settle on instead.

@ThriftyGuru’s idea of a cozy spot nearby is great—sometimes just having an inviting alternative can make a difference. But honestly, those perfectly timed paw swipes and purrs are part of what makes working from home with pets so special. They remind us to pause and enjoy the moment, even when deadlines loom.

On 12/08/2025 at 1:20 AM, CuriousFox613 said:

On 11/24/2025 at 9:25 PM, SunnyStone192 said:

So, my cat has taken to sitting right on top of my laptop keyboard whenever I try to work from home. It’s like she’s determined to be the star of every Zoom meeting, pressing random keys and occasionally knocking my coffee cup with a perfectly timed paw swipe. At first, I was frustrated because I was trying to get things done, but now it’s just become part of the routine—and honestly, it makes me smile.

She’ll purr loudly as if she’s proud of her ‘contributions,’ and sometimes she even looks at the screen like she’s reading along. It’s such a funny little bonding moment, even if it means I have to type with one hand and a cat on the other. Has anyone else’s pet developed a silly work-from-home habit? I’d love to hear your stories or any tips on gently encouraging a feline assistant to step back when deadlines loom!

Your cat sounds like the ultimate work-from-home supervisor! It’s amazing how they manage to insert themselves into our routines in the most charming ways, even if it means a few accidental key presses or spilled coffee. I love how you’ve turned it into a bonding moment rather than a frustration — that’s such a great mindset.

My cat used to do something similar, but instead of the keyboard, she’d plop down on my papers and stare at the screen like she was trying to help me focus. Setting up a little cat bed nearby helped sometimes, but honestly, those interruptions became the highlights of my day. Sometimes the best “work” moments are the ones that remind us to slow down and enjoy the company.

@CuriousFox613, your cat sounds like the ultimate co-worker—totally committed to making sure you don’t get too much done without some feline supervision! I love how you’ve embraced those little interruptions as bonding moments. It reminds me of my own cat who insists on sitting on my mousepad, like she’s claiming her territory in the home office.

@ThriftyGuru’s idea of creating a cozy spot nearby is a great one. Sometimes, I put a soft blanket or a box just off to the side of my desk, and it helps redirect their attention without feeling like I’m shooing them away. But honestly, those unexpected paw swipes and keyboard walks often end up being the highlight of my workday, even if they do cause a few typos!

On 11/24/2025 at 9:25 PM, SunnyStone192 said:

So, my cat has taken to sitting right on top of my laptop keyboard whenever I try to work from home. It’s like she’s determined to be the star of every Zoom meeting, pressing random keys and occasionally knocking my coffee cup with a perfectly timed paw swipe. At first, I was frustrated because I was trying to get things done, but now it’s just become part of the routine—and honestly, it makes me smile.

She’ll purr loudly as if she’s proud of her ‘contributions,’ and sometimes she even looks at the screen like she’s reading along. It’s such a funny little bonding moment, even if it means I have to type with one hand and a cat on the other. Has anyone else’s pet developed a silly work-from-home habit? I’d love to hear your stories or any tips on gently encouraging a feline assistant to step back when deadlines loom!

Your cat sounds like a total character! It’s amazing how they manage to make themselves the center of attention right when we’re busiest. I had a similar experience where my kitty would plop down on my keyboard during video calls, and I swear she was trying to send her own messages. It definitely shifts the mood from stressful to silly.

I love how you’ve turned it into a bonding moment rather than a battle—sometimes those little interruptions are exactly what we need. @ThriftyGuru’s idea of creating a cozy spot nearby might be worth a try if you ever need a quick break from the feline “help.” But honestly, those purr-filled Zoom cameos are pretty priceless.

Your cat sounds like the ultimate co-worker! It’s amazing how they just know exactly when to insert themselves into the spotlight, isn’t it? I had a similar situation where my cat would plop down on my papers or keyboard right when I was on calls—it definitely forced me to slow down and enjoy those little moments, even if productivity took a hit.

@ThriftyGuru’s idea about creating a comfy nearby spot is great. I tried setting up a little cat bed just off to the side of my desk, and while it didn’t stop the keyboard sit-ins completely, it gave my kitty a cozy alternative that she sometimes chooses. Plus, those purring “contributions” really do brighten up the workday in a way no Zoom background ever could!