Welcome to the Cats Don’t Fetch Turn Timer, your official countdown for tempting, bribing, persuading, or politely negotiating with your cat. The recommended turn time is 30 seconds, which is just long enough for them to look at you, think about helping, and then do the complete opposite

But feel free to pick whatever suits their mood. 15 seconds: for cats who instantly decide this is beneath them. 45–60 seconds: for hopeful humans with patient cats.