So this weekend was the perfect weather after a long hot summer. I could hardly wait to get out on that porch. Mom stepped out first and left the door closed.
She went to scurry back inside and shut the door on my outdoor activities, and I'd had it. I was not going to be denied. I breezed by and strolled out on the porch. Mom started acting all weird (no that is not uncommon) and when I looked to my left I saw the issue - Mittens the yard cat was right on My Porch mere feet from me.
I considered issuing a warning growl as I typically do, but the day was so perfect, and I didn't want to risk being shoved back indoors. So I ignored him. I acted like he was not even there. Who cares?
I flopped right onto the cement and rolled for a good five minutes getting dirts deep down into my floof. Mom and Mittens looked on, both oddly frozen to their spots. It wouldn't be in my nature not to "Push It" so I got up and strolled over to about a foot from Mittens and hissed right in his face.
I give him credit, he stood stock still and took it in stride - I think he was more interested in the thought of a little breakfast kibble action. Mom on the other hand had to ruin the whole moment and usher me back inside. She took some food outside for the interloper. I stood vigil at the screen till he left and then demanded a return to My Porch.
Sometimes you gotta show you're a lady cat and sometimes you gotta show you're not taking any guff from anyone.
So who says hissing isn't ladylike?? Huh? I hiss all the time...but it's a cute little hiss, not at all like a boy cat hiss. Hiss away Finny!
ReplyDeletePurrs,
Cory
It's YOUR porch, so why isn't Mittens sent packing into the yard while you continue to enjoy yourself? Hmmmmm. Good to hear you had the perfect weather during the weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! A girl has a right to what's hers. Enjoy your porch time. xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt sounds to me like you handled the situation quite well, Fin!
ReplyDeleteMy dear, you are bootiful to behold, therefor you are always right.
ReplyDeleteWell that told him! Result! >^,,^<
ReplyDeleteWell, SIF. I can't agree with you more. You have acted with style and finesse.
ReplyDeleteI don't take guff too well. That's why I'm an only cat. Just the way I like it!
ReplyDeleteMOL...I really luv lady like you Miss Fin : )
ReplyDeleteI love this part " rolled for a good five minutes getting dirts deep down into my floof "...Fabulous Lady Act ..tee..heh
xoxo
We kinda thinks you and Mittens would get along if your Mom gave the two of you a chance to work things out on your own.
ReplyDeleteTee hee. I have made use of the 'get in his face and hiss!' manouvre too ;)
ReplyDelete-Suey
Unfortunately Teddy does not pay attention when I hiss at him.
ReplyDeleteGerls are always in charge ~ fact!
ReplyDeleteWe agree - gotta keep everyone in line!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea Fin we think a lot of deep dirt in our coats should keep mum home all day tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Oh Fin, good job keeping Mittens in line. You told him, that is for sure. He needs to know that you are the lady of the house and no one is going to mess with you. We are so proud of you. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI'd say you two are doing just fine, Mittens knows who the porch really belongs to!
ReplyDeleteFin I LOVE your style! You are DEFINITELY my kind of cat!
ReplyDeleteEven if it meant being "ushered back inside" I agree with you, "don't take ANY GUFF from ANYONE!!"
xoxoxo
Mittens sounds overconfident for an interloper. best you keep him in line.
ReplyDeleteOh this did make me giggle, nice to see you showed them both who's boss! =^..^=
ReplyDeleteMiss Fin
ReplyDeleteWe think you handled that with the appropriate amount of paw!
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥
Mittens knows who's boss!!
ReplyDeleteMy cats are trying to come to terms with our strabies. Thus far, Brin is being far better received than Bob, but that's mostly because Bob acts unbearably needy, while Brin manages to be all Zen-like. Do what you have to do, Fin :)
ReplyDeleteLet em HAVE it, Fin! I like your style. Nonchalant when necessary and right in their face when you feel like it. We're cats. We're great at the whole I-Don't-Care thing.
ReplyDeletexo Katie
Floofy Fin, I can tell you're a brave girl hissing at that mancat.
ReplyDeletexoxo Kassey
Oh YEAH! You showed 'im.
ReplyDeleteWish Mom got a shot of that ;)