Haru, my four-legged furry housemate, is not your typical clingy lap cat. She’s fiercely independent and aloof—and very selective with her affections. While I long for those sweet moments of her rubbing up against me like she does to my hubby and Alycia, Haru makes it crystal clear that I’m not her preferred leg-rubbing human. Apparently, she gravitates toward those who are not head over heels for her, like me and Sherilyn are (guilty as charged!).
I recently read that some cats
actually prefer showing affection to the humans who don’t smother them
with attention. That explains why she rarely showers me with a leg rub. But
make no mistake—Haru has her own unique way of showing love to me: biting.
When I give her too many pats or interrupt her royal nap, she responds with a
gentle (sometimes not-so-gentle) nip. And during her crazy zoomie episodes?
Watch your ankles! She’s quick to sink her teeth in for no apparent reason.
My allergy to her fur and
saliva has reduced significantly over the past four years since we rescued her
off the street. I like to think my body has started to recognize her as family
too. Though I still have to wash my hands after every love bite and patting, I
wouldn’t trade her quirky cat love for anything in the world.
Painful love bite on my ankle, by Haru!
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