This is not a problem post, we are just courious about a behavior that one of our females exibits. We share our lives with four kitty's and three dogs. The kitty's are all rescues. Our first born is Abby, a seven year old short hair mix. Our second edition is Izzy, an eight year old pureblood Norwegien Forrest female in calico colors. Third is Sam, a two year old large framed long haired black and grey, who can pass for a Maine Coon, but most likely is a mix. Our most recent edition is Newman, a seven year old recently neutered longhaired kitty, that resembles a Seal Point Mitted Ragdoll complete with blue eyes.
Abby is the Alpha. No ifs ands or buts... Abby walks through the room, and the others move out of her path. She is a very verbal loving kitty, but will fuss anytime she does not get everything her way. At night Abby waits for us to go to sleep. The other three kitty's have already bedded down on the corners of the bed.
When all is quiet, Abby jumps on the bed, and finds her spot between my wife and me, usually near our feet, but never above our knees. She even enjoys having the covers over her on cold nights. Just don't touch her. Sometimes I will pat her on the head, and she will growl. If I stop there, she stays in place, and all is quiet. If I continue to pet her, she will get up, growl loudly, and jump off of the bed. After everything is quiet again, Abby gets back on the bed, and goes back to her same spot. In the morning Abby is all loving and playful.
She is never physically aggessive, however she sounds like she could rip us to shreads. I believe that it's a control issue with Abby, and it's almost like a game we play. If it's her idea to be affectionate, then fine, but if it's someone else's idea, then she won't have it. My wife says that Abby is just a B****, and spoiled. Feel free to offer opinions.
Abby is the Alpha. No ifs ands or buts... Abby walks through the room, and the others move out of her path. She is a very verbal loving kitty, but will fuss anytime she does not get everything her way. At night Abby waits for us to go to sleep. The other three kitty's have already bedded down on the corners of the bed.
When all is quiet, Abby jumps on the bed, and finds her spot between my wife and me, usually near our feet, but never above our knees. She even enjoys having the covers over her on cold nights. Just don't touch her. Sometimes I will pat her on the head, and she will growl. If I stop there, she stays in place, and all is quiet. If I continue to pet her, she will get up, growl loudly, and jump off of the bed. After everything is quiet again, Abby gets back on the bed, and goes back to her same spot. In the morning Abby is all loving and playful.
She is never physically aggessive, however she sounds like she could rip us to shreads. I believe that it's a control issue with Abby, and it's almost like a game we play. If it's her idea to be affectionate, then fine, but if it's someone else's idea, then she won't have it. My wife says that Abby is just a B****, and spoiled. Feel free to offer opinions.