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A little cat post

AuroraBorealis

AuroraBorealis

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This isn't a question, just something sweet.

We just moved our elderly cat to our new apartment in another city yesterday. We've observed her being more attached than usual to us in the last few weeks, what with all the changes going on. She started sleeping with us in bed at night.

But since last night in the new place, she literally hasn't left my lap, unless I got up. And even then she sometimes plainly refused to get off, unless I gently pushed her. And while I stand or move around, she follows me, seeming to wait for me to sit down again so she can resume curling up on my lap. She's calm there, curls up, purrs and sleeps.

While I do feel sorry for her that she's obviously stressed about the move, it's really sweet knowing that I seem to be her ultimate safe place. Apparently, in previous moves long ago, she used to hide a lot right after the move. It's touching to me that, this time, she seems to "hide" from the new scary place all day on my lap.

I feel lucky that she loves and trusts me so much. I feel a bit bad for my partner, who's a bit upset about her so obviously choosing me as her safe space, although she's been his cat far longer. But I also feel very lucky.
 
That sounds sweet. It is nice when you have a cat that likes sitting on your lap.
 
AuroraBorealis said:
This isn't a question, just something sweet.

We just moved our elderly cat to our new apartment in another city yesterday. We've observed her being more attached than usual to us in the last few weeks, what with all the changes going on. She started sleeping with us in bed at night.

But since last night in the new place, she literally hasn't left my lap, unless I got up. And even then she sometimes plainly refused to get off, unless I gently pushed her. And while I stand or move around, she follows me, seeming to wait for me to sit down again so she can resume curling up on my lap. She's calm there, curls up, purrs and sleeps.

While I do feel sorry for her that she's obviously stressed about the move, it's really sweet knowing that I seem to be her ultimate safe place. Apparently, in previous moves long ago, she used to hide a lot right after the move. It's touching to me that, this time, she seems to "hide" from the new scary place all day on my lap.
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That is so sweet. Just give her lots of hugs and strokes to emphasize that you love her as much as she loves you.
AuroraBorealis said:
I feel lucky that she loves and trusts me so much. I feel a bit bad for my partner, who's a bit upset about her so obviously choosing me as her safe space, although she's been his cat far longer. But I also feel very lucky.
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Although I have RSD, strangely enough I have never actually felt RSD from the behaviour of animals.
 
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One of my old cats has a special hiding place on the second shelf in the corner of the closet. When we go out of town, I put one of my dirty t-shirts (that smells like me) in there for her lie on. I think having my smell makes her feel more secure. Of course, the t-shirt is covered with cat hair and requires heavy duty washing afterwards. :rolleyes:
 
We had a rescue cat that didn't sit on laps, but when this cat decided to give me a stamp of approval, it nestled right up on the side of my leg as if to say l accept you mom. It was a Russian Blue, just beautiful.
 
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This is my cat. Someone abandoned him in our yard when he was only a couple weeks or so old. Does anyone know what type he is?
 
It's nice when they do that. One of my cats does the same thing and I seem to be the only human he trusts and tolerates. It could be because he knows I bring the food... 🤔 But I hope he likes me too, that it's not just about the food. :)
 
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