Sportsfan, when I went back to playing Sims 2 for a while, (I made my cat into a Sim because I got Pets on Sims 2), he
still blocked the screen. Maybe it's a general Sims thing pets do?
Dog owners: Does your dog run up to you with his leash or a toy when you're playing Sims?
I think our pets don't like Sims because were so addicted to it and play the game nonstop!