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Siwsan

(26,259 posts)
Wed Sep 28, 2022, 08:01 AM Sep 2022

Arthur really let me know I'm 'one of them', last night

Gryff was grooming Madoc's head while Arthur was behind me, sitting on the back of the chair. All of a sudden I felt something on MY head. Yes, Arthur was grooming me.

I didn't think he could get any sweeter, and then he proves me wrong.

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Arthur really let me know I'm 'one of them', last night (Original Post) Siwsan Sep 2022 OP
That is true love Walleye Sep 2022 #1
Arthur and Gryff reached a compromise on the whole lap situation Siwsan Sep 2022 #2
They love to have their special places. Walleye Sep 2022 #3
awwwwww you are their special person! niyad Sep 2022 #4
I can't wait for my best friend/honorary sister to get here. Siwsan Sep 2022 #5
We will, of course, expect a full report. .with pics! niyad Sep 2022 #6
Awwwww SheltieLover Sep 2022 #7
I recently watched an online video about cat behavior. wnylib Sep 2022 #8
I have zero doubt about that! Siwsan Sep 2022 #9
I think it was yesterday that you posted wnylib Sep 2022 #10
You are in the club. Half-step Sep 2022 #11
I have Rebl2 Sep 2022 #12
What a sweetie I_UndergroundPanther Sep 2022 #13

Siwsan

(26,259 posts)
2. Arthur and Gryff reached a compromise on the whole lap situation
Wed Sep 28, 2022, 08:18 AM
Sep 2022

As long as he can be the one on the inside and right next to me, Gryff is FINE with Arthur sitting on the outside.

Fortunately, Madoc is content, sitting next to me.

Siwsan

(26,259 posts)
5. I can't wait for my best friend/honorary sister to get here.
Wed Sep 28, 2022, 09:52 AM
Sep 2022

She's a SUPER cat lady. I think she has at least 7, right now, and she's done rescuing and fostering for many years.

It will be interesting to see how long it takes her to win over Gryff. He's very shy of strangers. For a while he simply disappeared until they were gone. Then he started hanging out in the hallway, watching. Now he cautiously approaches and if he REALLY senses you are a cat person, he will let you touch his head. The prize is if he hops on your lap and starts to nuzzle. My brother almost teared up when Gryff fully accepted him. My bro is a big cat person, too.

Madoc and Arthur are attention seekers. They will be strutting their cuteness from the instant she walks in the door.

wnylib

(21,431 posts)
8. I recently watched an online video about cat behavior.
Wed Sep 28, 2022, 10:11 AM
Sep 2022

It said that cats doing the grooming are claiming dominance over the one being groomed.



wnylib

(21,431 posts)
10. I think it was yesterday that you posted
Wed Sep 28, 2022, 10:27 AM
Sep 2022

that Arthur was determined to rule over his brothers.

Seems that now he is expanding his domain.

"Bow down, human. I am king."

Rebl2

(13,492 posts)
12. I have
Wed Sep 28, 2022, 10:38 AM
Sep 2022

had a few cats that groom my arms —🤷?♀️—and one, my current cat, has groomed my hair when she was young.

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