So I'm Cat-sitting For Genjo Sanzo's Current Incarnation...

[redbrunja]

I'm watching this cat (Sophie) while her owner's out of town, and she has the exact same personality as Sanzo. Suffice it to say, I'm already bleeding. (Yep, she scratched me twice.)
Seriously, for 6 years I didn't cat-sit for Sophie because the last time I did she was outside most of the time, and when I called her she wouldn't come, until I hadn't seen her for two days, and then I'd be mentally prepping what I'd tell her owner and how much groveling I would be doing for having her cat disappear on my watch when she'd mosey back.

And when she scratched me today, I was trying to reach the mats between her forelegs so she wouldn't get heavy mats and have her skin irritated. That's gratitude for you. Next time I try it, I'm bringing my mother for reinforcements.

Comments

[jadedsilk.livejournal.com]

Some people just aren't cat friendly. Like my dad. He held a cat once and it almost scratched his eye out. I drown in kitties worse than Alphonse Elric and the worst I get are playbites. Go figure.

I hope things get better for you soon with your temporary houseguest. :hugs:

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

I'm actually quite cat friendly in general. I've had cats my whole life growing up and love them to bits. However, this particular cat is very cudgermundy.

[renegadekitsune.livejournal.com]

I suggest lots and lots of the little tuna kitty snacks. They make even the most psycho cats slightly more docile...

Or just throw some catnip at it. Get it high, woo!

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

I've yet to get her to eat the kitty snacks that the owner provided. She just ignores them. Capnip may be the next step. Yay, drugs!

[pzb.livejournal.com]

Missy can be like that... She's very sweet when she wants to be, but when I try to deal with her matted fur, she gets rather pissy and swipes at me.

Yes - gratitude indeed.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Yeah, this cat is kind of insane even when I'm not going for the mats.

Whine/meows like she's injured and growls are how she lets me know that she wants me to pet her.