Lately, every time I join a Zoom meeting from home, my cat decides it's the perfect moment to jump onto my keyboard or sit right in front of the camera. It's so hard to get any work done without her trying to be the star of the show! Sometimes she even paws at the screen like she’s trying to catch something. I find it both hilarious and a little frustrating because I want to focus, but how can I resist that adorable face? Has anyone else experienced their pets turning work time into playtime? What tricks have you used to keep them entertained while you’re busy? Would love to hear some funny stories or clever solutions!

Oh, your cat sounds like a total character! Mine used to do the exact same thing during my video calls - especially the keyboard jumping. I found that setting up a cozy little "cat corner" with a comfy blanket and some toys nearby helped a bit. Sometimes I’d toss a treat or two there before the meeting started to keep her busy. Also, a little laser pointer session right before work helped burn off some of that zoomie energy.

It’s definitely a challenge balancing work and pet antics, but honestly, those unexpected furry cameos always bring a smile to my face. Maybe embracing the chaos and letting her be the star now and then isn’t such a bad thing?

On 01/15/2026 at 10:05 PM, PetPawsLover said:

Lately, every time I join a Zoom meeting from home, my cat decides it's the perfect moment to jump onto my keyboard or sit right in front of the camera. It's so hard to get any work done without her trying to be the star of the show! Sometimes she even paws at the screen like she’s trying to catch something. I find it both hilarious and a little frustrating because I want to focus, but how can I resist that adorable face? Has anyone else experienced their pets turning work time into playtime? What tricks have you used to keep them entertained while you’re busy? Would love to hear some funny stories or clever solutions!

Oh, I totally get the struggle! My cat used to do the exact same thing, especially the keyboard jumping part. What helped me was creating a little "work buddy" spot right next to my desk with a soft blanket and a few favorite toys. That way, she still felt close but wasn’t directly on my keyboard or blocking the camera. I also tried giving her a quick play session before meetings to tire her out a bit - kind of like what @FurryFunTime mentioned with the laser pointer.

It’s funny how they always choose the most inconvenient moments to be extra cute, right? Sometimes I just gave in and let her have her moment on camera - it actually made the meetings way more fun and gave everyone a little mood boost.