Ice Princess Lizzie...

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by krazyaboutkatz
Debbie, I was just wondering how is Lizzie's sister is doing? I can't remember her name but your in laws adopted her. Do you know what her temperment is now?

That is Mysty and SHE is a super lovebug!! She spends most of the day either on Grandma's shoulders or in her lap! Not fair!!! Right from the start - Mysty was VERY cuddly and sweet. Lizzie actually was pretty cuddly as a baby but always had Robbie with her so it is hard to tell.

I told her today that I am getting a new baby (an orange one) so she can just BE a snob if she wants!!

Katie: it depresses me too - when Lizzie is so aloof. I can't even pet her - she shrinks away like I am gonna burn her with a touch

[catnapper]

Originally posted by sirrahbed
I told her today that I am getting a new baby (an orange one) so she can just BE a snob if she wants!!

Are you really geting an orangie baby??? How exciting if you are!

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by catnapper
Are you really geting an orangie baby??? How exciting if you are!

Well, let's say I am rehearsing

[val]

Lizzie sure is a beauty. I think cats can be as individually different as people and I have found that it can be a result of environment or more than likely just the way they are when they're born. You can have a whole litter of kittens and one little tyke will hang back, jump down when picked up, never let you catch them, etc. Some people too don't care to be hugged much, need "their space", have a wide comfort zone, etc. Maybe the spaying will help, but I think that we shouldn't take it personal. My Griffin is the same as your Lizzie and I know he'll never change. But it's OK because I know that he's happy, so I'm happy!

[kimlovescats]

Debbie, this makes me feel so bad that Lizzie isn't a friendly little girl .... it's really very surprising since Josephine was such a sweetheart! I think maybe you are right though ... you know in all the pics, Miss Lizzie was always right with big brother Robbie ... and I think she is so attached to him that she just doesn't "need" anyone else! Maybe sometime you could keep just her alone in your room for a few days, and see what happens? If not ... I actually DO know of a couple of orangies that are available in the next 7 or 8 weeks or so!!!

[Prairie Purrs]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
But isn't it so much sweeter when the elusive ones give you that little bit of love??

So true--my Angel is standoffish (even though he's known me literally every day of his life), but once in a great while he curls up in my lap. When he does I practically hold my breath to keep from disturbing him.

Cats definitely have minds of their own. I placed a kitten with a friend of mine, convinced he would be the lovebug she was looking for. But he fell head over heels in love with her other cat and didn't care to have much to do with anyone else (although he is getting more affectionate as he gets older).

My friend has her lapcat now, though--a real Velcro kitty. Interestingly enough, he's one of Angel's littermates. Go figure!

[Corinna]

I am beginning to think its a female cat thing. Ebony came to us about 4months old. She would allow hubby to tough her after a year son could. Today (21/2yrs) She jumped up and licked my face and the curled up on my lap for a snooze. 2hours later (bladder couldn't hold it any more ) I had to wake her to move her. She has now be come the velco cat to me! I'm not the cat person in the house but latly all 3 have been cuddling me.Is it the wether or what? The males have always let me hold them .Maybe its age or the gender.

[QueenScoopalot]

I read an interesting article some years back in a newsletter I used to subscribe to that was put out by Tuft's University (Catnip). I've noticed this to be quite true too. Perhaps the reason that beautiful Lizzie is standoffish, is because her dad was a very feral tom cat, as opposed to Robbie's dad. Several tom cats can sire one litter of kittens, and the study that Tuft's did found that kittens sired by feral males tend to be ice-princesses/princes, whereas tom cats that are friendly toward humans will sire friendlier kittens. Doesn't matter if they've never met the cat/cats, or interacted in any way...they tend to act more feral. Even raised inside, and handled from birth. That could be why Lizzie doesn't want the contact the way Robbie does. Hopefully that will change for the better after their spay/neuters.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by sirrahbed

You wanna pick me up, doncha? Doncha????

[kimlovescats]

Originally posted by RICHARD
You wanna pick me up, doncha? Doncha????

LOL!!!! Too funny, Richard ... and probably just what she is thinking too!

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by kimlovescats
LOL!!!! Too funny, Richard ... and probably just what she is thinking too!

Look at the smirk........and the squint of the eyes!!!!

I know my kitty expressions.

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by QueenScoopalot
I read an interesting article some years back in a newsletter I used to subscribe to that was put out by Tuft's University (Catnip). I've noticed this to be quite true too. Perhaps the reason that beautiful Lizzie is standoffish, is because her dad was a very feral tom cat, as opposed to Robbie's dad. Several tom cats can sire one litter of kittens, and the study that Tuft's did found that kittens sired by feral males tend to be ice-princesses/princes, whereas tom cats that are friendly toward humans will sire friendlier kittens. Doesn't matter if they've never met the cat/cats, or interacted in any way...they tend to act more feral. Even raised inside, and handled from birth. That could be why Lizzie doesn't want the contact the way Robbie does. Hopefully that will change for the better after their spay/neuters.

Just seeing this Jan!! That article sounds interesting - it seems odd though, that something environmental could be passed on??

Lizzie and Robbie are littermates, though - and Robbie is Mr. Congeniality Since momma cat was a stray found wandering in a park - good chance that dad was a feral. Maybe that explains her nature. She really is the most aloof kitty I have met. I love her to death though!!

Brat. Ingrate! Hmmmpf....

[QueenScoopalot]

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=71172
If this kitten was bottle fed, and raised by humans that loved her...it would stand to reason this kitten would be VERY loving. Hmmm. Must be the feral fathers genetic sperm contribution. I've seen it myself...and raised bottle kittens who really don't adore us. Keep working on Lizzie..she isn't a lost cause! And then there's that particular newborn....cute lil' thang born to Frieda!

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by QueenScoopalot
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=71172
If this kitten was bottle fed, and raised by humans that loved her...it would stand to reason this kitten would be VERY loving. Hmmm. Must be the feral fathers genetic sperm contribution. I've seen it myself...and raised bottle kittens who really don't adore us. Keep working on Lizzie..she isn't a lost cause! And then there's that particular newborn....cute lil' thang born to Frieda!

That was the thread where I saw my name and thought what did I miss??

Ok lady - you can just quit sneaking in that fine print because I ALWAYS read fine print!! That orangie is a dollbaby! But this time hubby is not even hearing my teasing. Besides, we have a nice family - for now

I HELD Lizzie today!! I put a warmed up insert into my neckpillow and held it against her belly and walked around with her - she just leaned right into it and relaxed in my arms. AHHH!!! Later this evening - she was on our bed and came right up to me and *licked* my nose!! I have enjoyed that part of her not feeling well

[QueenScoopalot]

AWWWW maybe the little Ice Princess is thawing out! And I'm just testing your vision by dropping your name on other threads.