Oh Christmas Tree - the cats' perspective

Spike and Maddie love Christmas. True, the hooks where their stockings once hung are now filled with AJ's and Sydney's. But what other time of year allows them to hide under a real tree and pretend they're brave cats - all from the warmth and security of their own house.

There is one thing I'm curious about, however. These are the same picky felines who yowl and even push the water dish around the kitchen if it's not filled to an acceptable level, or if perhaps the water temperature has dropped to room temperature. And yet, despite these high standards, they LOVE to push aside the tree skirt and drink the scummy water at the base of the tree.