We have an inside cat, and a sliding glass door. Our kitty has two cat trees and several toys. Everyday, she takes her place either up on her perches or down below in summer where it's cooler. One morning, I woke up to find another kitty out on our patio, wanting to play with our cat. Our cat backed up curiously, as the outside cat gently came forward and sniffed her. He (we think it's a "he"), rubbed his head on the glass and cooed at her.
Our cat stumbled backwards...startled. The hair stood up on her back, just in case this stranger did not have the best motives in mind. The outside cat batted a paw at her, and she backed up again.. Now, the whole time, this was going on, I was talking to the outside cat..."Hi Sweetie...come here"...that sorta thing. The outside kitty only wanted to play...at least, I thought so. It was okay because the two furry friends had a glass door between them. They could check one another out, but with no unnecessary fear of a sudden cat fight.
Our cat had never seen another cat before, accept through our kitchen window. This, however, was up close and personal. She could be fascinated with this "New guy" but not be hurt. She backed up and whined a bit, but then realized that this kitty was friendly. They stared at each other and played a bit...through the glass. Eventually, the outside kitty disappeared under our awning, and went on another adventure. Our, kitty, unable to get outside, sat at the door, staring out...looking completely confused. Where had he gone, and why couldn't she go? I reasoned that if this cat had been to our place for one visit...he would most certainly be back. Of course, I talk to our cat, so I said "Don't worry, he'll be back honey.". Sure enough, he did come back. It was either that night, or the next day, but this new friend stopped in to hang out. The two laid down and rolled over a few times...then, sat up, but they were still reclined. They literally looked like they were conversing. The outside kitty stayed a little while and then disappeared.
So, the visits have continued...even now. Sometimes the outside kitty would wait a few days, and then come back. Sometimes he'd come twice in a day. Sometimes, he'll show up on the patio in the middle of the night, meowing with distinct "vibrato"... as though he were letting her know he's here. But he always makes a distinct attempt to come and see her, as though he loves her company and wants to play. No worries of harm coming to either because they have protection between them...but just watching them act silly when they enjoy each other's company. It's as though the outside kitty knows our cat does not go out...so he comes to her! I find it interesting, because our cat has never even been out roaming around. Although, we've held her and walked outside with her. She's very playful and spends most of her day in front of the glass, letting the sun bathe her in it's light, letting all of her markings show. Our place, is literally, back in a corner. Pizza delivery guys get lost trying to find us.
AND YET...
This tenacious kitty found our cat... has formed an attachment to her, is now making regular visits to her house and has, if you will, "adopted" all of us! I do believe this is called pursuit. It occurred to me this morning, as I was watching them just enjoy each other, that this is the entire art of showing an interest in someone...all played out before me....with a couple of cats! No searching (not on the part of the female) she was right in place, and he couldn't help but see her. We've now taken to teasing our cat, telling her that she has a boyfriend! All this, and she wasn't even trying! I must say... I think there is a major lesson to be learned here! Gee, can I trade lives with a cat?? :)
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