[To the tune of Phoebe Buffay's "Smelly Cat"]
Needy cat, needy cat.
Why are you following me?
Needy cat, needy cat.
Can't I go pee?
My cat is either seriously attention-starved or very needy. She won't play with toys, so I don't know what the hell she did all day when I was gone at work. She's only content when she's laying on you. Yes, that is cute, but is it necessary for her to begin her lengthy licking ritual while perched on my stomach?
Yesterday she was still groggy from the anestesia. Today she's meowing at me whenever I put her down. She followed me to my computer and is now staring at me pitifully as I type. If I look at her, she makes this pitiful sound of betrayal.
*sigh*
Now she's under the bed sneezing. She likes dust a lot.
Okay, cat people: when is she going to stop being so needy? She's unbelieveably cute, but I'd like to read a book or knit something.
Posted by Tiffany at April 12, 2005 08:03 PMWeeelll, she may just be an affectionate cat that is happy to finally have a "mommy". She'll probably detach herself from you in a week or two. However, it sounds like she's just a snuggler.
My mom had a cat about 15 years ago that was the SWEETEST feline ever. She liked to curl up on my mom's chest as she read a book or watched t.v. My mom got used to it. Unfortunately one day my dad ran over her with his car, as she became a little slower and fatter in her golden years. If you even mention her name to this day, it will bring tears to his eyes.
Anyway she should become more independent with time, but she may always be a tactile animal that likes to be near you. You'll get used to it.
Posted by: Momotrips at April 12, 2005 08:40 PM When I brought mine home from the pound, he hid behind a book case for three days without eating or (as far as I could tell) drinking or using his litterbox.
She's in a strange place and feels safe with you, give her time to become curious about her surroundings, she'll be fine.
Aww. When she's much older she'll nap all the time and you'll be the needy one.
Posted by: Amanda at April 13, 2005 03:11 PMCats have more complex emotional needs than most people give them credit for. She's been through several traumatic events very recently and needs to know that she's loved and safe. Give her as much love and attention as you can stand, and it won't take her too long to start being able to trust in her newfound stability. The more love you give her now, the speedier the process will be.
Posted by: Isabella at April 13, 2005 06:41 PMIt might take her up to a week or more to feel 100% again, after the anesthetic and all. After all that, and once she's adjusted to a routine at your house, she might feel more playful.
I have a cat that follows me from room to room like that, and we've had her since April 2003. If I give her a good petting session, she'll usually leave me alone for a few hours. Some cats are just a little more affectionate than others.
Posted by: Michelle at April 13, 2005 10:20 PMYou might want to try to break her of that now. I made the mistake of letting it go, and let's just say it's not that cute when it's a giant grown-ass cat doing it.
Posted by: Fraulein N at April 15, 2005 09:50 AM