Do kitties KNOW folks that dislike them?

[Prairie Purrs]

My RB tabby Keke was extremely shy of strangers. Once while I was teaching a small law school class, I invited the class to meet at my apartment. I was sure Keke would hide rather than contend with a dozen people.

Well, no sooner had everyone arrived and sat down than Keke sauntered into the room and made a beeline for the only person in the group who was allergic to cats. I actually had to shut Keke in the bedroom to keep her from showering the poor woman in cat fur.

[catnapper]

Yep... kitty hating people must have strong kitty magnets inside! Same goes for doggies!

I just had a business meeting in the house. The guy was dressed in a beautiful (and expensive) suit. Of course Pouncer had to do everything within his power to let this guy know he was there. The guy was very nice about it, but kept swatting at the hair Pouncer kept distributing on his suit! Pouncer jumped in the chair, ran under the chair, lept onto the back of the chair (thereby nosing the guy's neck) did a kitty spazz dance, climbed the window screen - to which he asked "um, doesn't he have his claws" and I said, "yup." And he looked at me waiting for me to yank Pouncer off the screen The question would be better asked "What DIDN'T he do?"

Nicki wasn't much better. You should have seen those two numb-skulls! Lets just say he walked out of the meeting with Nicki drool and Pouncer hair all over him!

[Laura's Babies]

I know ya'll are going to love this one... Years ago, I had a friend that was not a cat person. She has asthma and never liked cats.. She lived close to my Mama and use to go visit her a lot.. Well, Mama had a cat.. Everytime my friend would go visit, Mama's cat would pee in her PURSE!! EVERY TIME!!She was the only person that cat ever did that to!! (But also the only person that ever went there that didn't adore cats.)

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Laura's Babies
Mama's cat would pee in her PURSE!! EVERY TIME!!

I think I am going to pee in my pants! That is too funny!

[CatDad]

I don't have any great stories, but I really liked reading all of yours. I really loved the one with the cat peeing in the purse and dad's girlfriend.

I have heard and read the explination that cats are drawn to the people that do not look at them.

Thanks for the stories.

[trayi52]

I'm with you Bryan, I don't have any funny stories, but I love reading these.

DJ, a book sounds like a great idea! I have really enjoyed reading these funny stories. Cats, you gotta love them!

Willie

[catmandu]

Cats will sometimes come to a Quiet Person,a Person,that does not call them,as they like Quiet People! And most People,wont make a scene,over a hosts Cats!

[moosmom]

Cats absolutely know when someone is not "fond" of them.

Years ago, long before I became passionate about cats (I couldn't stand them at the time, we're talking 1980) my Dad asked me to cat sit for his snot cat Jessie, while he and my stepmonster went on their honeymoon. I agreed. The whole time all she did was was hide under my waterbed and hiss at me when I tried to be friendly to her.

So I can answer you honestly that YES, they do know when people don't like cats.

As you can see by my sig, I have changed my evil ways. I cherish the ground they walk on.

[Kirsten]

Originally posted by Denyce
Actually the reason for this is eye contact. Cats really don't like to make eye contact with strangers. People who are afraid or don't like cats tend not to look at them. Those of us who do like cats not only look them in the eyes but then follow them about the house going....."here kitty kitty kitty" trying to touch them and invade their space before they have gotten a chance to size us up and accept us into their lives. People who don't like them or are afraid or allergic tend to try and steer clear of cats...thereby allowing the cat to make their own judgements without feeling pressured or challanged.

Now some cats just don't care and are friendly with anyone. But that is the basic reason behind this what seems to us strange behavoir.

Denyce

I heard the same!

Kirsten