The Cavorting Kitty

Foster Cat Smokey Joe came to our house last month with a slight leg injury. The vet eventually determined there was no obvious physical issue, diagnosed him with a 'soft tissue injury', and sent him home with some pain medicine to be used as needed

The medicine had an almost immediate effect. Soon the cat was zooming from one end of the condo to the other and hunting/attacking his toys with a vengeance. The other day, instead of running around the couch to quickly reach the other side of the room he jumped over it-barely stopping at the top.

As much as I enjoy watching Smokey Joe in action, his new physicality has led to one tiny issue. I had already gotten used to not having lap space to put my laptop on, and did any important work at my desk in the office. Now the cat can also jump up there and demand my attention. 

How can I get any work done?

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