that cat seems to be mad at you for developing a bond with it. it can be frustrating to realize that you're falling in love. now s/he'll probably have to go home with you to be loved and spoiled forever. so frustrating!
My female cat loves to rub, but is still (after 6 years) a little shy about being petted. Has to on HER time and HER terms. Her brother is very pettable
Some folks forget that hands coming down on you can look like "death from above" to a cat. I tried to explain that to my dad when he asked why my cat would always bite him.
He's definitely male lol. He was just shy, I'd sit with him and he would rub all over me but still disliked me reaching out to him at first, eventually he started to trust me and let me pet him though he was still pretty skittish
If you trap, neuter, and take that cat home, I promise he will be your best friend for life. He's asking for help. He wants you to save him. The streets are no way to live. I say this as a cat lady who has rescued dozens of cats off the streets. They all adjust and get along for the most part. A few are skittish but most are very loving and affectionate. I have like 8 on my bed right now.
if you meet a friendly cat:
this is respectful and non-threatening way petting a cat and avoids over stimulation (which results in "sudden attacks")
gl
Oh I know that. He seemed to just be afraid of hands, though he later on warmed up to me
Quite reasonable, have you seen those things? They’re like a paw but with no hair and a thumb hanging off!
FYI, this advice works for women, too. It's how I got my girlfriend who is now my wife.
Was it awkward when she sniffed you?
For her, maybe.
It helps if you have an iced coffee in the other hand.
As a girl can confirm. 10 years
Petthedamnwife
wtf, let me try this.
Edit: your wife is now my gf. Thanks.
This is hilarious. But as a woman, I can't confirm.
....I got my husband because we both bombarded a shared friend with messages, lol.
This is how I got my cat so honestly cat tactics still seem to be the way.
Or go straight to right above their tail. No cat can resist!
lol, you just got lucky no cat slapped you for this. this is like groping a woman's ass. just because you got awy with it doesn't mean she likes it.
I know cats that abhor it.
No touch, only pets!!
Pet me with your EYES.
He just wants you to take him home and feed him, so he can ignore you there.
Or you feed him there. He doesn't care.
Seems like he’s marking you as his.
The kitty aggression is hilarious
That is some aggressive scenting this fella is doing. Straight up banging against the human
Bro SLAMMED into your leg with that first rub
He's technically petting himself with your leg
Some nice metal tune playing in his head, probably
"Hey, this thing doesn't smell like me. Better get my scent on."
that cat seems to be mad at you for developing a bond with it. it can be frustrating to realize that you're falling in love. now s/he'll probably have to go home with you to be loved and spoiled forever. so frustrating!
Some kitties want love but don't know how to take love 😭
My female cat loves to rub, but is still (after 6 years) a little shy about being petted. Has to on HER time and HER terms. Her brother is very pettable
The way he just slams his body into you💀
Do not carelessly meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle, and quick to anger.
He would, you’re just not quick enough 😂
Just throwing himself at you!
"you're mine but I'm not yours"
He wants dinner please
r/FeedTheDamnCat
He wants to pet you. He doesn't want you to pet him. Such is the way of cats sometimes.
My cat will come cuddle up on my chest purring looking all sweet but then if I touch him he’ll swat me away and glare at me like I insulted his mother
My sister-in-laws cat is like that, leans, bonks and leg rubs all day long but if you attempt to touch you will bleed.
That says to me "I know humans have food sometimes, give me food, i don't want your filthy hands, give me food please"
Some folks forget that hands coming down on you can look like "death from above" to a cat. I tried to explain that to my dad when he asked why my cat would always bite him.
It might be a mama that has babies and needs help. She may want you to follow her to come protect them.
He's definitely male lol. He was just shy, I'd sit with him and he would rub all over me but still disliked me reaching out to him at first, eventually he started to trust me and let me pet him though he was still pretty skittish
Omg that is the most aggresive headbutt from a cat ive ever seen
Wow, he looks like he's trying to break your shins.
https://preview.redd.it/qtdrcgelnk3g1.jpeg?width=655&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b37cba3ce2c970d011503e815b7c27115bcc2f4f
Some cats prefer to do the petting rather than be petted.
If you trap, neuter, and take that cat home, I promise he will be your best friend for life. He's asking for help. He wants you to save him. The streets are no way to live. I say this as a cat lady who has rescued dozens of cats off the streets. They all adjust and get along for the most part. A few are skittish but most are very loving and affectionate. I have like 8 on my bed right now.