Methods I Irritate My Cat: What Olga Endures

Hello, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to be taught extra about me and my foolish Russian Blue cat, Olga.

Residing with a cat isn’t uninteresting, and most wholesome felines discover a number of methods to bother their homeowners. It’s merciless to punish an animal for his or her conduct, however I believe it’s okay, to some extent, to tease or irritate your pet often. They can’t comprehend the humor behind a sensible joke or perceive the complexities of improv comedy, which is okay since I’m in the identical boat, however they in all probability discover when their homeowners are selecting on them.

Earlier than you personal a cat, your impressions of them are primarily based on what you’ve seen on TV and experiences with cats others personal. They might appear caught up or missing something near a humorousness as a result of they’re not bonded to you and don’t really feel snug appearing like goofballs round you. Cats are delicate, however I believe most have a humorousness and might tolerate teasing.

Olga’s Boundaries

Olga enjoys being petted on her neck, head, and behind her ears, however she doesn’t such as you to the touch her near her tail, hind legs, or stomach. When she walks by me whereas I’m studying or watching TV, I typically poke the facet of her hind leg to see her response.

She grunts and stares at me disapprovingly however doesn’t assault like she used to when she was a kitten. I’ve a number of scars on my palms and arms from the place she used to retaliate and sink her claws and enamel into me.

She used to think about an unauthorized poke a capital offense, however after a number of years of residing with me, she solely thinks of it as a minor annoyance. If she’s in a feisty mood, she’ll hit me again and encourage me to play “tag.” This confirms that she isn’t a stuffy, entitled bore who can’t respect my ribbing or try at humor.

Obligatory Irritation

Olga will get irritated once I sleep late on the weekends or ignore her gaze when she begs for meals, however she doesn’t get indignant. She tolerates it by discovering methods to bother me and get my attention, however she loses it if she’s confined to at least one room. I’ve by no means locked her in a room for being dangerous, however I needed to when my air conditioner was changed.

I locked the door since she may stand on her hind legs to open it, and when she realized it was locked, she screamed in a excessive pitch and tore into the carpet by the door. Her cries acquired louder the longer she was locked up, and he or she finally resorted to ramming the door.

Staying within the room along with her didn’t assist; she didn’t relax and continued to assault the door and carpet. She ran as much as me and cried and rubbed her head against me, however she rapidly returned to the locked door and resumed her assault.

It’s unusual that she hates being confined since one in every of her favourite video games is to slam doorways and open them, however I’ve given up making an attempt to learn her thoughts. Annoying Olga isn’t at all times avoidable, however I don’t suppose she holds a grudge, even once I do it deliberately.