The Grouchy Tuxedo Cat Tries to Scratch me
April 8th 2008 21:00
The first time I met the GTC he tried to bite me. That was enough for me to give him a wide berth and to call him the GTC. I avoided this cat for weeks until I read that I should let a cat sniff my finger before initiating any contact. I later tried this and it seemed to work. The GTC would miaow at me and let me stroke his back. He would then circle me before moving off.
My technique seemed to work until today. There I was, gently stroking the GTC’s back when he lay down on his side. I continued to stroke his back and all of a sudden a paw came up and I just missed being scratched. I looked at the cat. He didn’t look friendly. I then let him sniff my finger. I made a second approach. This time the GTC put both of his front paws up in the air and I realised he wanted to play. Each time I held my hand near his face he would raise his paws. I said, “No! Naughty cat.” I then decided to give it a rest and walked away. Maybe he thought he needed a rest, too, as I haven’t seen him for days. (I normally see the GTC every morning when I go to work.)
Just check out the photo. This is not a friendly-looking cat. Just look at those piercing yellow eyes. The GTC appears to be scowling at me.
My technique seemed to work until today. There I was, gently stroking the GTC’s back when he lay down on his side. I continued to stroke his back and all of a sudden a paw came up and I just missed being scratched. I looked at the cat. He didn’t look friendly. I then let him sniff my finger. I made a second approach. This time the GTC put both of his front paws up in the air and I realised he wanted to play. Each time I held my hand near his face he would raise his paws. I said, “No! Naughty cat.” I then decided to give it a rest and walked away. Maybe he thought he needed a rest, too, as I haven’t seen him for days. (I normally see the GTC every morning when I go to work.)
Just check out the photo. This is not a friendly-looking cat. Just look at those piercing yellow eyes. The GTC appears to be scowling at me.
The Grouchy Tuxedo Cat
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Comment by Techno
Geeky Blog
Let him come to you next time.
I think there are a lot of unfriendly owners around.
Plus too many restrictions on animals, thanks to the irresponsible owners who want their dogs to be vicious. Like them.
Comment by Queenie
Quirky Folk
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