‘YOURCAT THINKS YOU WORK TOO MUCH’

YOU columnist Elizabeth Day jumped at the chance to have her beloved Huxley assessed by Katy Sainty

I’m obsessed with my cat Huxley. I’m always gazing at him and wondering, ‘What are you thinking?’ or, ‘Can you possibly love me as much as I love you?’ So when I was told about Katy Sainty, I was thrilled. Katy didn’t need to see Huxley in person (in cat?). Nor did she meet me. All she asked for was a photograph, so I made sure I captured his best angles and full splendour. The online consultation is audio-only so Katy can tune into Huxley’s energy without distraction. I like Katy immediately. She is warm and sensible. ‘He’s a very strong character, very chatty.’ This is true. After we got Huxley, we realised we’d never be able to close the bedroom door or he’d yowl all night and he’ll miaow often to see where I am. ‘I’m seeing a floor,’ Katy says. ‘Does he come into the bathroom with you?’ ‘Er, yes,’ I reply. Huxley resolutely refuses to allow me to have a bath or go to the toilet without being present. If I lock the door, he’ll stick his paws underneath. Katy tells me Huxley feels respected, understood and loved, which is a relief. ‘He’s got a little list,’ she continues. ‘He’s super organised.’ Top of that list was ‘sardines’. ‘Do you feed him sardines?’ ‘No,’ I say. ‘Huxley only likes tuna.’ ‘He’d like some sardines.’ So it goes on. Everything Katy says is accurate. Of course, if I were a sceptic I could point out that there is no way of verifying what Huxley was saying because… well, he’s a cat. But Katy did speak in specifics too. She said that Huxley thinks my husband worked too much. ‘He’s saying to me: “Elizabeth and I work hard but this guy’s a whole other level. He’s a workaholic.”’ This is bang on. After our session, I go to buy Huxley some sardines. He gobbles them up.