Are your cats super affectionate?

[DJFyrewolf36]

Ok...Im living with three maine coon mixes and have noticed that they are rather...um interesting cats. Most cats Ive encountered dont follow you around constantly and try to push themselves under your hand to get attention. These cats do. it IS incredibly cute and adorable. I thought this was odd but cool at the same time. Any of your kitties do this? Tell me about it!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Yes, I have 4 male cats and they are my shadows with fur. Storm is a Maine Coon mix, Sunny is an Aby mix, Sky is a Ragdoll mix, and Cirrus is a Bengal mix. They're all mama's boys and love to hang out with their meowmie. Most of the time they're in the same room that I'm in and if not it's because they're sleeping.

[RedHedd]

LOL ... yes my Maine Coon (main goon?) , Mishi, is "interesting" He's my insane, cute, cuckoo kitty who has his own way of showing affection - usually running bonkers around the apartment, occasionally running into me. I love the big Goon. Mitzi is a bit more aloof, but when she wants to show affection, she'll crawl into my lap and start kneading or put one of her big white mitts on my arm and meow the cutest little squeaky meow letting me know that she loves me.

[Don Juan's mom]

I wouldn't say Don Juan is a shadow with fur. He's more of a permanent "laptop." Indeed, if I try to put my LAPTOP on my lap, he will squeeze himself between the computer and me, until he has shoved the interloper off "his spot."

Liz

[lisalee]

Oh yes, Sash is definitley an affecionate little guy. He's always, with us myself, boyfriend and Sash can always be found in the same room together everynight. Then when it's bed time, Sash is right cradled in my arm. Very close me and my boy are. Lisa & Sash


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[BigCharles]

Lamoni INSISTS on being petted wile he eats his dry food at the bowl. He also loves getting a back rub and enjoys when I come by him and put down a hand. He rubs my hand with his head.

Fifi follows meowmie around EVERYWHERE. Now she likes having Fifi around, but what do you do with a cat that demands setting in you lap when you are on the pot?

We have a pet door between the house and garage and you have to go out into the garage to go down into the basement. When Cindy (meowmie) goes down stairs Fifi will set by the pet door and bellow until Cindy either comes back up or somebody (me) lets Fifi out. I said bellow, not meow. Well it starts as meow but goes lower and louder each time. She gets down near middle C. Same thing if Cindy is in the bathtub with the door shut. Fifi will set in the hall and start in!

If I let Fifi into my lap whilst at the computer (and I never deny her) she will reach for my hands if I don't pet her.

[Pizzigatto]

My little Siberian probably shares some of your Maine Coon caracter. She is definitely very affectionate... but... with a pinch of self respect, which I haven't seen in any of my other cats (not siberians). She will make her demands of attention on her own terms... whenever and however she wants. She faithfully follows me around the house, just to make sure she doesn't miss something important, like the weekly litter cleaning... hence that she actually inspects it to see if I really did a good job.
Generally, I think Maines and Siberians share a bit of that dog-like caracter. They are loyal, joyful companions, yet, they have a certain independence and dignity. They are also a a tiny bit possesive, as many cats are, which might explain why they all fight for your attention.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Id have to agree Pizzigatto....

[Kathleen]

I miss our male burmese cat as he demanded affection daily. He would hunt me down and come to me yelling and demand I pick him up and cuddle him and he was such a snuggler and purr when I did. I loved that alot.
Our new male burmese isn't like that and besides he's my mom's cat. He does follow me a bit but only when my mom isn't there. I pat him and talk to him but its not the same as our old male burmese.

[felinefanatic]

My cats are very affectionate!!All 4 of the cats and I pile on to my bed and snuggle while we watch t.v. They always sleep with me at night. It is especially nice in the winter because they are like little heated pillows!! :

[lil_critter_92]

Hi. My 2 cats do that all of the time. It's normal for those kind of cats. I have a Maine coon cat and a tortice shell cat. They are always under my feet. They trip me, push their heads up againsed me, and meow constantly for attention.

Trinity Buck

[redruby]

Well, SALEM loves my fiancee but hates me, wont leave him alone.
STUMPY is my baby, he will cuddle all the time.
NOODLE will only come to you when she wants but be careful because she sprays it you scare her (touch her with out her seeing you do it...)
and
Dodger wont have anything to do with anyone or anything except my puppy FALON.

[Pizzigatto]

My little siberian is quite affectionate but in a quiet sort of way. She does get very emotional when I bring her favorite food and does a lot of "happy dance" around my feet on the way. She doesn't meow much, only when strickly necessary. She usually does so when she wants me to play "tag" with her. I think the most affectionate thing she does is to lick my finger and to actually manicure them whenever she finds a little bit of skin or nail that shouldn't be there.

[rpcathouse]

It would not let me vote for all of the above.

Stella

[AbbyMom]

While I was reading about your poll, my little Maine Coon mix was demanding kisses! This little darling follows me around so much she answers to the name of Puppy.