...seems as though the furniture is a lost cause, but we try to fight the good fight. The other series of pictures posted on here clearly show Elvis claiming the recliner. His dominance is only occasionally challenged by Roscoe, but being a rambler, Roscoe does not like to be tied down.
Now with the food... it is a daily struggle. Sadie (the lab) is our biggest arch-rival with regard to food. Elvis is surprisingly well-mannered and is gracious enough to let us eat in peace.