On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:35:05 AM UTC-5, Ophelia wrote:
> "Bruce" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Mon, 12 Oct 2015 18:54:21 -0300, wrote:
> >
> >>On Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:52:08 -0400, Gary > wrote:
> >>
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> You're talking to someone with an 18 year old cat that doesn't care a
> >>>> jot for her! She was dumped on me aged ten, so you would think she
> >>>> could show a little affection, but no.
> >>>
> >>>Cats don't like to show affection much but know that she loves you to
> >>>death. I'll bet she lays nearby in your room. Cats like to take
> >>>control of the household but we know better.
> >>
> >>Yes, she likes to lie on my feet - but she never comes running to the
> >>door when I come in, nor does she jump on my lap. She is very aloof.
> >>However a friend in the UK also has a resuce Himalayan Persian and we
> >>figure it's typical of the breed. She has me hooked just as Mia has
> >>you!
> >
> > I think it's also because she's a female. They're more distant, subtle
> > etc. Males are more direct and can be all over you, almost like a
> > doggie.*
> >
> > --
> > Bruce
> > *Based on personal experience; no cites or other sources
>
> We always takes girls and they are all affectionate, but of course these are
> dogs, not cats
>
I wouldn't want a male cat/dog, nor a female that wasn't fixed at the first
veterinarily safe time.
>
--Bryan