Weaver remains aloof with me and darn right aggressive with the Welsh.
If she was human, she would be termed as a damaged adolescent
She certainly has issues.
She clearly loves her sister
And just occasionally she will allow me an ear scratch but only when I’m supine in bed
But if the dogs are in any close proximity, she is a tiger, a Shere Khan, crossed with Vicky Pollard
If she could speak she’d be yelling FUCK YOU
With her middle claw extended
Before punching you smartly in the face.
Oh the shame of owning a daughter with such problems
Is she A Bad Seed? Roseanne’s Darlene? Dolores Umbridge ? A Bette Davies Baby Jane?
Bun remains sweet, and acts as though she should be wearing a gingham dress and pigtails
Weaver I bet is upstairs pulling the wings off flies.
It’s a shame
I will be letting them loose on the village soon
Gawd help us all
At least you know she will be able to stick up for herself.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, and some of me likes her independence , I always liked Albert’s stand off nature
DeleteMrs Thistlethwaite was not like that at all.
ReplyDeleteNo but she would have been happy at her namesake’s chutzpah
DeleteUnder Weavers hard exterior beats a geart of gold.
ReplyDeleteWe shall see
DeleteMeant heart
ReplyDeleteIrene
Xx🩷
DeletePerhaps you need to put up some "Beware the cat" posters first.
ReplyDeleteWith the above photo
DeleteJust like human siblings. One wonders how it happened.
ReplyDeleteNature or nurture …..nature mebthinks
DeleteShe sounds like a whole bundle of fun.
ReplyDelete…NOT!
DeleteHahaha!! The critters do have pronounced personalities!
ReplyDeleteI’ve adopted a gremlin
DeleteWe've had 12 total cats in our 24 years of marriage, and had only one we believed was a psycho. She always waited to attack our littlest, meekest girl when our backs were turned, like a bully. Found a deep puncture wound on the littlest's ear, which of course became infected needing wound care and antibiotics. The psycho one sat and glared at us, metaphorically filing her nails to a point while we hovered over her wounded sister. I am certain she was plotting her next move. Cats. May the Force be with the village when you allow them to roam!
ReplyDeleteI’m making an effort in physically touching her
DeleteI'd like to say she'll mellow with age, but I think that'll take about 12-15 years! Have you got some thick leather gauntlets for when it comes time to apply flea or worm treatment? I think you might need them! xx
ReplyDeleteAlbert had a red flag note on his records stating gauntlets should be worn
DeleteMy daughter has an evil cat, it attacks her for fun. It has done that for years. It also goes after her older cat. I don’t think cats can be disciplined. Gigi
ReplyDeleteHopefully it’s a phase
DeleteWhat a contrast between the two kitten siblings! Delightful!
ReplyDeleteWeaver had the operations on her bowels when a small kitten
DeleteI do believe you have come up with the reason. No matter how small...she remembers.
DeleteIf anyone can calm her moods, it is you.
ReplyDeleteMy money is on Roger he’s so patient
DeleteIs Weaver perhaps the older sister? Bun's Warrior and Protector so that she can stay as sweet as she is. I love them when they have plenty of sass. Yes it does cause its issues - my kitten (she is 11 now) was the best of friends with our Jack Russell until they had to share the same living space! She occasionally takes pot shots and our Jack Russell is so loving and then gets upset. You always have to accept that the wild within the animal will out at some point or the other. At other times they sit nose to nose and are best buddies - which is why the Jack Russell takes things so personally when the wild Cat comes out. I totally agree with happy hooker about the leather gauntlets but they do not stop everything. A normally docile cat hates the flea stuff with a vengeance! Hugs x Pattypan
ReplyDeletePatty, a good point well made xx
DeleteI, too, have a cat who obviously had a very, very traumatic kittenhood. She wants to love us. She wants to trust us. I can tell, even though she draws blood on one or the other of us almost daily.
ReplyDeleteHow strange. I've had cats all my life, from kittens and also adult strays. Considering they came together as kittens, yes you can expect different personalities but this seems a bit extreme. Have you left them alone too long early on with the dogs and there has been an incident you don't know about? Perhaps it's fear of them right from the start. Is she afraid of their noise or bouncy energy? So many things need to be considered.
ReplyDeletePersonalities will be different, but there will be some underlying cause, fear, pain, jealousy an early bad experience. Perhaps you could speak to the vet or ask the place where you had them from. Try a little tuna in spring water or some lik e lix in a saucer, and while they eat, away from the dogs, use soft words and gently stroke the back of her neck or shoulders. It will take time, but may relax her.
It saddens me that she feels this way. I do wonder if it is fear and an early experience with a barking bouncy dog.
Jean.
No sweet comments from me. I am a dog lover and only feel sympathy for your dogs. Having said that I will not tolerate a bully dog either!
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad. Hope she settles down.
ReplyDeleteA cat with attitude … will be able to fend for herself when out prowling. Have a nice day! Cali
ReplyDeleteWe had three cats and they were all lovely ….. affectionate and docile but very good at hunting but, it’s the luck of the draw isn’t it ? Our daughters cat was stand off ish and would never just sit on your lap like mine did …. Hers also had diabetes and had to be injected everyday ! You never know what you are going to get when it comes to any pet. Perhaps Weaver will grow out of it 🤞🏻 XXXX
ReplyDeleteAy yi yi. Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of (some) cats. It is always interesting to me that the same litter can have such very differing personalities. Of our ferals, two come for pets and cuddling. One is wary, but he will allow himself to be petted, and once that happens, is just as affectionate as the first two. However, then there is Minnie. She watches, but will not be petted. It has happened on accident, but she's never knowingly permitted it.
ReplyDeleteAlbert was pretty standoffish, if I remember correctly. Perhaps Weaver is possessed? LOL.
Villagers will flee, house prices will drop, those left will be scared to leave their homes, the English folk will not cross the border, I could go on !!! Can a kitten get an ASBO ? xx
ReplyDeleteWe once had a mother cat and her 3 kittens. All were charming but preferred to sit beside you or nearby but never on your lap. One kitten showed her superiority by peeing where she wanted to and never in the litter box. Sadly she had to be given away with warnings.
ReplyDeleteHope Weaver outgrows this behavior and settles into being a nicer cat with all of those perks to enjoy. Of course, she might prefer to be left alone and served by the minions.
Hugs!
Weeing in unwanted places can be a sign of anxiety, cystitis or other bladder problems.
DeleteThe vet said she had no bladder problems and no UTI. She loved being with me so much that the family said she was my 'familiar'!
DeleteSounds like your cat is acting catty.
ReplyDeleteGot to admire a girl with attitude!! Did you manage to festoon completely around your living room with Christmas cards this year? Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteWeaver is a work in progress. Hopefully, she settles given some time. Otherwise, she might just be the wild child of the family.
ReplyDeleteMaybe her getting out and using some energy productively will help, will give her and the dogs some distance. Sounds like she's vying for top dog spot, if so and it continues, see if you can get some cat behavioural management tips.
ReplyDeleteHow does a cat use energy productively?
DeleteShould John be getting a treadmill for them and power his lights with it?
; ) That was meant to be sarcastic everyone.
DeleteI pray for the neighborhood birds!
ReplyDeleteAm I to understand you are one of those cat owners who let their cats out to destroy other peoples stuff? I have acreage and even tho I own no cats and no desire to, I have five cats that are neighbors who destroy my birds and use my acreage as a litter box. How sad that people are not held responsible for their cats. I have to be responsible for my dogs. If my dogs did that to the neighborhood they would be shot.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100%.. I've always had indoor kitties. I don't understand people that let their cats roam... They could get run over or Heavens forbid poisoned... . My flower beds are not their litter box.. nor my birds at my bird feeder their food... Love ya John but i never did understand letting cats roam..
DeleteOur last one was like that. We called her Twitten which is a Sussex word meaning alley...she was an alley cat in name and nature. Pint sized with a gammy leg who'd fight anyone and chase dogs. We also called her Psychocat. She was a rescue cat who'd had a rough time before we took her in. Arilx
ReplyDelete‘Upstairs pulling the wings off flies’ - love it! She’s just exhibiting cattitude.
ReplyDeleteDon't you have a cat enclosure where the cats can run around outside? Where I live it is illegal to let cats freely roam.
ReplyDeleteOut of interest where do you love J?
Deletehttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1041237153440121
ReplyDeleteDefinite Cattitude!
ReplyDeleteA Vicky Pollard amongst the debs.
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