Animals love being at the center of attention. Our Siamese cat is not an exception. He is nearly demanding attention from his parents.

Fortunately, his parents are more than willing to help.

But besides appeasing our feline pals, our lives typically contain additional obligations. Ricky doesn’t appear to be willing to accept this situation as an explanation.

However, Ricky has justification for being a little pushy as well. Being stroked also makes him feel more comfortable because he has arthritis. As a result, Ricky’s need for continual attention have recently taken on a little more urgency.

He was fortunate that his human family was creative.

The mother took a sling and placed Ricky inside.

She reasoned that petting him after he followed her around the house mewing might help.

Our 17 year old cat has arthritis but still wants cuddles and strokes so my mum has made him a sling slash papoose for when she is doing the housework pic.twitter.com/TQfgiCVer5

— Felicity Morse (@FelicityMorse) April 7, 2019

Would Ricky, however, accept the hammock as a remedy?

Oh, absolutely. His tummy is right next to the palm that is massaging him. His eyes took on that contented feline squint, and he immediately felt at ease.

This sling was created by the mom to make him feel soothed and less alone. His arthritis is greatly improved by warmth and hugs.

Welcome to my new cat-based followers. I am mainly trying to post sage coach style advice to make life feel better but my animals get the most attention. And who am I to deny an audience? So here is the same cat (Ricardo) getting a bath during the hot weather pic.twitter.com/DkT5xVWf5T

— Felicity Morse (@FelicityMorse) April 7, 2019

Since the cat has lived with the family his whole life, he is accustomed to their lavish treatment and participation in almost all of their activities.

He’s extremely cool and kind. He is more valuable than gold.