It’s a hundred yards to Trendy Carol’s
Shes been going to a gym recently and looks gorg and svelte in pants reminiscent of Emma Peel’s from The Avengers.
The dogs and I stopped to talk last night only to see Bun standing outside the cottage mewing loudly at us with some attitude and bad temper
“Bloody Hell is that yours?” Trendy Carol sung out and we both watched with interest as Bun bellowed out a shrill call of “ Fucking well come home” again
She’s been doing it a lot at the moment , a behaviour I can’t quite understand
We hurried home and Bun danced in a circle for a second or two before storming into the cottage where she then ignored us all.
What’s that all about?
I’m more a dog person than a cat, and Albert was such a simple soul, compared to these two personality challenged individuals.
Has anyone else seen this kind of behaviour?
Maybe a bad day hunting? So crying out for food, little madam😉. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteIt only happens when we down the lane away from home
DeleteMaybe she thinks you are abandoning her. Jan
DeleteOr maybe ‘this my human’ jealousy. Jan
ReplyDeleteGood point
DeleteWhy do you call her Bun by the way?
ReplyDeleteI have no fucking idea
DeleteI thought that she was named after Bunty?
DeleteJust missing you? As in "Where the hell are you? I didn't give you permission to leave me!" I'm a cat person, but I'm still only guessing! Oh, she is a cutie, though. xx
ReplyDeleteI think you and Marty may have sussed it
DeleteYou were not where you were supposed to be. Cat logic.
ReplyDeleteI think that might be the case !,
DeleteLove your entertaining duo but I’m more of a dog person so don’t have a clue what’s going on even though I’ve had kitties. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteMarty sussed it
DeleteOur cat does the same thing, often in the middle of the night for no damned good reason.
ReplyDeleteNo help x
DeleteMight Bun have decided that Weaver's arrogant behavior is worth copying? With cats, you may never know!
ReplyDeleteHow have your client meeting gone?
Hugs!
It was a heavy day , but that’s the way it goes, more complications unearthed
DeleteThis is what you can calmly handle, my friend. You're ready for this.
DeleteHugs!
Ooh ... the look on that face!
ReplyDeleteMy two are coming in earlier at dusk. Possibly because it's cold. They are also eating much more to put on their winter weight as in summer they were out and very active until well after dark. However, for the last few nights my boy has rushed in at dusk, eaten, but then full of energy, been meowing lots, at the door to go out again. He never normally meows as he has little voice.
ReplyDeleteIs Bun cold, needing more food, not keen on the dark, wanting to get in and cosy? Her body clock adjusting to early darkness?
Jean.
Not anonymous, " Haven't got one."
DeleteJean.
She's just letting you know WHO IS THE BOSS.
ReplyDeleteNot anonymous, " Haven't got one."
ReplyDeleteCause cat! 😂 L
ReplyDeleteAnother possibility is something worrying her in the lane and it’s a protection thing. She will see you as a big cat and want to protect you. L
DeleteI truly believe that cats always have an explanation for their actions. However, we rarely know what the explanation is. I find that my cat (admittedly insane) very much likes routine. She wants us to be where we are supposed to be at all times. And she has definite ideas about where we are supposed to be. She will come and meow to me when she thinks it's time for bed. I would not be surprised if Bun wasn't trying to tell you that your walking time was over and now it was time to be in the house.
ReplyDeleteBut who knows?
Bun sounds an awful lot like our cat Moose. He herds us and gets really annoyed when we don’t come when called. He often wants us all in the same room.
ReplyDeleteLike various dog breeds, cats too, have different traits, with some of these breeds (Maine Coon, Bengals, Bombays, Ragdoll, Abyssinian) to name a few' have dog like traits and can be trained like dogs. Many rescues often don't know what the breeds the cats are. Therefore, when rehoming, environment and human, are not always considered adequately. Especially, with cat rescues inundated and needing homes. As a cat fosterer, and animal worker myself, knowing the breed goes a long way in understaning their behaviours. Perhaps, try to identify the twins breed using photographs. Could they be Bombays? If so, as a dog lover, you've got your work cut out for you. They are the Disney Princesses of the cat world, and EVERY human, cat and dog MUST bow- down to their authority. I know as I'm owned by one...good luck!
ReplyDeleteThey are tiny black cats , almost the size of Kittens
DeletePatent black fur? Amber or green eyes? The only sure way to know their breed is a DNA test, which is expensive. Again, size is not an indictor - They could be cross breeds with dominante traits of one parebt while looking like the other. You could try noting behavioural patterns and cross-referencing with various breeds.
DeleteCats be Cats is all I’ve got! They do appreciate the word beginning w a capital C!
ReplyDelete🐈⬛🐈⬛❤️❤️Carol in Atlanta
Was she hungry?
ReplyDeleteI suspect, Bun being the more affectionate kitty wants everybody home to share love, warmth and cuddles.
ReplyDeleteI've had cats most of my life, and mostly I had neutered males because they tend to be easier to get along with and more likely to get along with other cats. There are reasons female cats are called Queens. As in She Who Must Be Obeyed!
ReplyDeleteWhile some experts say the ideal pairings are male/male or Male/female, cat's personality and how well they were socialised as a kitten are major factors, often, more so than their sex. Another factor is cat breed and age. Some older female cats will adopt and raise younger females as their own and their bond is very strong. In any multicat household, there will be territorial issues, especially with females which can lead to conflict, hissing, and swatting if they feel their space is being. Having several safe spaces, such as cat trees, cat pods/caves for the cats to sleep on is a must. So too, are separate feeding areas.
DeleteI have lived with cats most of my life.
ReplyDeleteWith dogs you are the boss, with cats you are a useful domesticated animal. Accept that and you will understand cats. Bun wanted you home.
Bun is one good looking kitty and she was probably just telling you that she wanted you to come home where you belong. She is letting you know who is the boss. Gigi
ReplyDeleteMy old cat, he wasn't old at the time, Harry, would follow us we walked around the neighborhood with the kids. He would meow loudly the entire time, until we got home.
ReplyDeleteYou do know that as far as she's concerned you are her pet, don't you?
ReplyDeleteoh those crazy cats! what would we do without them?
ReplyDeleteI don't think there's any point trying to understand Cats. They are a world unto themselves, and are basically 'wild'. They treat us as their servants.
ReplyDeleteEach cat is an individual enigma on its own - just one reason (among so many) why I love 'em so.
DeleteNot a cat person, but maybe she became aware of you standing talking nearby rather than walking out with the dogs and decided she wanted you all back home with her.
ReplyDeleteI’d suspect she’s exerting dominance over you, her servant! You’re not where you’re supposed to be and she Does Not Approve. We had a gorgeous little tabby, Pansy, who used to sit in the doorway, scream loudly and stamp her foot when it was time for our young son to take her to bed. Easiest way of getting a boy into bed I’ve ever heard of. Toilet, teeth, pick up the cat, and gone for the night!
ReplyDeleteInteresting answers. My first thought was ‘she needs to be neutered soon or you’ll wind up with more kittens’.
ReplyDeleteweavinfool
Cat rescues in the UK neuter/spay, flea/worm and vaccinate before rehoming. It's why adoption fees are so high.
DeleteThat’s not true - it depends on the age of the animal when you get it. Of you don’t a kitten it might not be ready for neutering (not older enough or heavy enough)
DeleteI wonder if storm Amy spooked her and she's feeling nervous?
ReplyDeleteThey do like their world to be just so. You were in the wrong place.
ReplyDeleteThat's just cats for you. You are their servant, some are more bossy than others. Our old black cat Noddy was a dear old boy and much more like a dog in behaviour but our last cat Bo, a real diva who ruled us with a rod of iron, we ignored her mostly. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeletewe have 11 month old youngsters. A brother and sister duo. He is drama queen and jaw jaws us if hes hungry. God he presses my buttons I get really fed up of it. But they are lovely and warm and cuddly so we put up with it. I feel your pain
ReplyDeletePhoebe Cat in her old age, limited her vocabulary to the single command, “NOW.” Door open or treat from the fridge, she required an immediate response.
ReplyDeleteDogs have masters, cats have staff. The Hubs and I have had 12 cats throughout our marriage, and each and every one of them treated us like staff. Yes, some were quite loving and affectionate, right before they would bite you. My Hubs would sleep contorted like a pretzel, to avoid "bothering" the cats when they slept on our bed. I did not share that particular belief.
ReplyDeleteMy black cat, Claire, was so quiet when we first adopted her. Her meows were tiny, but then, with time, she found her voice, and she often sings the song of her "people" - usually when she wants attention, petting, has the zoomies etc. Her biggest frustration is when my husband is in one room and I'm in another. She will meow at him until he follows her into the room I'm in, and then she flops on the floor for belly rubs. She is quieter and much happier if we are in the same room together. Someone told me a long time ago that black cats were the best because they had little quirks that others do not have. The screechy meow that Claire has now, has startled me more than once. A long way from that quiet little mew she used to have. She also had domination issues with the other 2 cats that came into our home as abandoned kittens in our yard, but that's a whole different story. I'm sure Bun has many more tricks up her sleeve. Beware. Ranee
ReplyDeleteBTW, despite what the "experts" say - Claire is very affected by a pending full moon. Maybe Bun is also? Ranee
ReplyDeleteCats own you and you must jump immediately to do their bidding. Miss Sheva has an alarm clock in her tummy, she must be fed on time and she knows which drawer her treats are kept in. If she could open the drawer herself they'd be eaten in a trice. Xx
ReplyDeleteCats can be so demanding. We have a dog now and he's just happy to be with us.
ReplyDeleteBun - and indeed all cats - like to be warm and safe after they have been out exploring, courting or hunting for garden birds and unwary rodents. That's probably why she wanted you back home.
ReplyDeleteWell... my black cat was an indoor cat... no front claws... But he did not like me to be say working out in the yard and him inside... he would go from window to window meowing the whole time.. I think they just want to be where we are... He probably just wanted you home.. You are his Tribe after all, his family.. Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteYou are hers, and she doesn't want you spending time on other females. Our cat, Mollie, is a stray and does this when she wants me in the garden for company, she wants me to come to her, follow her round and generally hang out so she can lie on the lawn and smile at me... so I think your Bun is saying 'hang out with me, nobody else'! Betty
ReplyDeleteI have a cat that showed up at my daughter's house meowing to get in. It turned out the cat was about 8 years old, spayed and also FIV positive so she couldn't be an outside cat. My daughter already had an inside cat, so....voila! Now I have it. Just this morning I was brushing her and when I quit, she bit my foot because I stopped. If she hears music, talking, etc. when I'm on my computer, she will come in and bite me on the leg. That's gratitude for ya. :)
ReplyDeletethat was cat speak for *get your butt back home NOW!
ReplyDeleteSusan M/ Calif.
I’m more of a dog person so cats are hard to figure out. Our cat is orange and like a lot of orange cats, quite the character. He head butts me at 5 a.m. followed by zoomies, singing, knocking items over . Then he tries to do biscuits on me. The good parts? He’s extremely affectionate, picks up on my emotions, loves to amuse the old dog and…he stops me from sleeping in
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