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EYESORE 9001

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1. My current crop of critters

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Sun Mar 22, 2026, 12:40 PM

Sunday

has among its number a couple of cats who will swat at your hand when you take it away following a petting session. Never had a cat do that before, and now I have two unrelated cats who lash out when denied the attention they so richly deserve.

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My current crop of critters EYESORE 9001 Sunday #1

Maybe the breeds are evolving Figarosmom Sunday #2

If you can withdraw your arm without bloodshed EYESORE 9001 Sunday #3

I've inherited 4 cats from friends (not all at once but at various times), snot Sunday #4

I've had both types. The ones that would grab me around my legs or jump up Figarosmom Sunday #5

Sweet. Thank you. debm55 Sunday #6