Hi - I'm not sure I understand how to respond to comments and answers to my cat question...other than using this comment feature.
Someone suggested adding another cat to the household. Unfortunately, Babette is the kind of cat who despises having other cats around, and gets *very* jealous. A few years ago I babysat my sister's two cats for two months and Babette was SO mortified and hurt by this sudden intrusion in her queendom that she would physically attack me (biting my ankles, etc) and hiss at me everytime she heard my voice! (I know, sounds like I'm exagerating, but she was deeply, deeply disturbed by it). So much so that she ran away for two months and only came back when the cats were gone. It took her about a year to become affectionate with me again. She is, however, a very social cat when it comes to human beings and she enjoys being petted, she used to love going to neighbours' houses and getting affection and hanging out with strangers who would fawn all over her. ;) I think she misses the human interraction the most...
I have thought of a leash but I wonder how trainable she is at 8. It's worth a shot, thank you!
Jan 25, 2008 Rating
Perhaps another little one by: Linda
Have you thought of adding another little kitty to your household? She may be restless for company of another of her kind. Two kitties are just as easy as one and that would provide another to play with.There are so many that need a loving home. I'll bet that would do the trick. Good luck, she is beautiful!
