What makes Little Cat so mean?

I'm sure that there are a lot of truly mean kitties out there, but this one has got to be close to the top. We got Little Cat at a local No Kill shelter several years back. My wife picked her because she looked so pathetic, cowering in the corner by herself with big sad eyes. We soon found out that it was all just an act. Little Cat is a truly Mean Kitty because:

1. She's a chair stealer. Not only will she kick our other cat off of any chair, bed, perch that she wants, she will also steal any human's chair (like at the dinner table). The rule in our house is don't leave the table unless you want to loose your seat to Little Cat.

2. She responds to names like 'Beast of the Underworld' and 'Goblin'.

3. If we are watching movies, she refuses to sit with the family unless the movie is violent, bloody, gory, etc. As soon as a character is eliminated from the film (without fail) Little Cat will appear in the room. The gorier the movie, the more interested she becomes. In fact, we often have 'B' movie night with a group of friends, and Little Cat is known to stand up directly in front of the screen (we have an LCD Projector) a foot from the screen and block the movie.

4. When little cat gets into her 'crazy' mood. She thinks nothing of  sinking her claws into your leg, arm, face or whatever other extremity she can get her paws on. Soft Paws (nail covers) have made play time a bit more tolerable.

5. She will not drink from a bowl like any normal cat. She will only drink out of a running tap and we have yet to be able to teach her to turn it off when she's done.

6. Her favorite pass-time consists of stretching out on her side (on the hardwood floors) and having someone spin her around like a pinwheel. This is a great source of amusement for house guests.

7. When she is hungry (typically about 5:30 AM), she will continue to let you know until there is food in her bowl. When meowing doesn't wake you up, then she climbs on the bed, or the bedside table, or your stomach and increases the volume until you open your eyes.

There are many other reasons why Little Cat is a Mean Kitty. Just remember, the next time you decide to adopt the timid kitty that's cowering in the corner, don't be fooled! You could get a Little Cat too!

Photo submitted by: Tim
Date last updated: 09/14/07