Sunday, December 15, 2019

Not Much for Holding

Disclaimer:  For those who think dad's being rough or doesn't know how to hold or care for a cat-  he does and has for all his 41 trillion years.  He tries. It's me.

20 comments:

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

I'm with you, Cleo! I don't much go for being held either, whereas Genji would happily be carried around by #1 all day!

Purrs,
Tama

Katie Isabella said...

Shoot, I knew that all along! Cut him some slack, Cleo. Wouldn't kill ya.

My Mind's Eye said...

Oh Dear Cleo
You and angel Madi musta been kissin' cuzzins. She never liked to be held NEVER!! She was 360 degrees different from Milky-way who loved snuggling and sitting in laps. I totally identify with Dad's efforts and as far as I'm concerned those are loving arms and hands. As long as that fine furry feline
fanny is supported all is good.
Hugs Cecilia

Eastside Cats said...

Oh, Cleo! We humans just cannot help smooching and hugging the kitties in our lives, whether they want it or not!

Brian's Home Blog said...

I know it's not your fault Cleo, you're just so hard to resist!

Saku said...

Our Saku was much like that when he was younger. Since he's been 10 or so (he's 11 now), he's become a mom suck and spends lots of time on her lap.

So maybe you'll get to like it Cleo!

pilch92 said...

Awww..you are so cute. XO

Summer said...

It's okay, Cleo - even I'm not that much into the being held thing. I prefer to have some control over the cuddling.

The Whiskeratti said...

Hey, a girl gets to set her parameters! And you get to do it with your pointy ends.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Aww go on Cleo, let your dad give you a kiss and cuddle. It makes us humans happy.

Furries said...

It seems like your dad has you cradled pretty securely. At least you didn't scratch your way out of his loving clutches!

The Island Cats said...

Cleo, I am the same way. I do not like to be held though the peeps try. I just fight them. ~Ernie

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Awww, he just wants to show you how much he loves you! Who could resist...you look so cuddly!!!

Camp Stanhope Happenings said...

Yeah....I know, Cleo. My cats don't like to be held unless it's THEIR idea.... and don't want to be carried around AT ALL!! Sometimes Watson likes to take a short ride on the seat of my walker.....now that she's finally getting used to it (and, unfortunately, so am I).

Mickey's Musings said...

Cleo, our mum is a big snuggler too.
Like you I tolerate cuddles for a bit. Maybe it's a Tortie thing.
Or maybe an older Tortie thing ( I am 16) ;)
Julie loves the cuddles. Sheesh!
Purrs,Georgia and Julie

Ivan from WMD said...

Cleo, we are the same way. Our mom claims previous cats LOVED to be cradled but we don't believe on word of it. We remain champion squirmers.

Darla M Sands said...

My husband taught me the best way to hold a cat when our dearly departed Luna first adopted us. :) But no matter how well I support Jezebel's tummy and let her pick the position of her legs, she doesn't tolerate being held for long, not even if I walk from window to window. But she spent a good while on my lap this afternoon! I call that a win.

Meanwhile, that scene from "The Thing" is one of my favorites, too. ~nods~ Since there's not a lot of swearing in the movie script, certainly nothing gratuitous, the character's quip at seeing the horrific creature is perfect. ~grin~ And if Dad has the time, Cleo, he needs to watch the quintissenteal documentary (link below). It's amazing. Merry Christmas!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jURaHXAPbPQ

The Swiss Cats said...

Pixie is with you, Cleo ! She doesn't like being held or carried. On the contrary, I love it ! Purrs, Zorro

Timmy Tomcat said...

I know what you mean Cleo. I NEVER allow holding. But I will climb up on top of Dad now and then

Sasha said...

I don't like strangers picking me up. I can remember those who do for many years.