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September 19th 04, 05:21 PM
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On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 07:07:31 GMT, J wrote:
I recently adopted a 2 year old tabby mix from the local Animal Rescue League. He is a great little guy and is fitting in well with my four year old tabby male. I noticed the other night as he was getting ready to bed down that he was kneading an area around my calf, which to me wasn't unusual, but then the little fella started to strangely move his back legs... It only took a nano-second to realize what he was doing (humping) and I gently pushed him away. He has done this another one or two times and this brings about some questions: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... meaningful appropriate suggestions are welcome... The occasional neutered tom will masturbate using some variation of kneading. Since the cat does not subscribe to any belief system that considers this sinful or harmful, and it give much pleasure to the cat, I don't see any reason to stop it unless he is biting or clawing someone. Blocking this behavior might even have negative effects on the cat's behavior - after all that would be preventing the cat from experiencing intense pleasure from being affectionate toward you. Many years ago, I had such a cat - he did it in my lap. I just started keeping a towel handy to put under him when he started to catch the ejaculate. -- T.E.D. ) 
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September 19th 04, 05:21 PM
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On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 07:07:31 GMT, J wrote:
I recently adopted a 2 year old tabby mix from the local Animal Rescue League. He is a great little guy and is fitting in well with my four year old tabby male. I noticed the other night as he was getting ready to bed down that he was kneading an area around my calf, which to me wasn't unusual, but then the little fella started to strangely move his back legs... It only took a nano-second to realize what he was doing (humping) and I gently pushed him away. He has done this another one or two times and this brings about some questions: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... meaningful appropriate suggestions are welcome... The occasional neutered tom will masturbate using some variation of kneading. Since the cat does not subscribe to any belief system that considers this sinful or harmful, and it give much pleasure to the cat, I don't see any reason to stop it unless he is biting or clawing someone. Blocking this behavior might even have negative effects on the cat's behavior - after all that would be preventing the cat from experiencing intense pleasure from being affectionate toward you. Many years ago, I had such a cat - he did it in my lap. I just started keeping a towel handy to put under him when he started to catch the ejaculate. -- T.E.D. )
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September 19th 04, 05:21 PM
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On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 07:07:31 GMT, J wrote:
I recently adopted a 2 year old tabby mix from the local Animal Rescue League. He is a great little guy and is fitting in well with my four year old tabby male. I noticed the other night as he was getting ready to bed down that he was kneading an area around my calf, which to me wasn't unusual, but then the little fella started to strangely move his back legs... It only took a nano-second to realize what he was doing (humping) and I gently pushed him away. He has done this another one or two times and this brings about some questions: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... meaningful appropriate suggestions are welcome... The occasional neutered tom will masturbate using some variation of kneading. Since the cat does not subscribe to any belief system that considers this sinful or harmful, and it give much pleasure to the cat, I don't see any reason to stop it unless he is biting or clawing someone. Blocking this behavior might even have negative effects on the cat's behavior - after all that would be preventing the cat from experiencing intense pleasure from being affectionate toward you. Many years ago, I had such a cat - he did it in my lap. I just started keeping a towel handy to put under him when he started to catch the ejaculate. -- T.E.D. )
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#14
September 19th 04, 07:47 PM
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"Ted Davis" wrote in message
... Many years ago, I had such a cat - he did it in my lap. I just started keeping a towel handy to put under him when he started to catch the ejaculate. -- T.E.D. ) OK, now that needs to be put on the "You know you're an ailurophile when..." thread!!! LOL Hugs, CatNipped
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September 19th 04, 07:47 PM
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"Ted Davis" wrote in message
... Many years ago, I had such a cat - he did it in my lap. I just started keeping a towel handy to put under him when he started to catch the ejaculate. -- T.E.D. ) OK, now that needs to be put on the "You know you're an ailurophile when..." thread!!! LOL Hugs, CatNipped
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#16
September 19th 04, 07:47 PM
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"Ted Davis" wrote in message
... Many years ago, I had such a cat - he did it in my lap. I just started keeping a towel handy to put under him when he started to catch the ejaculate. -- T.E.D. ) OK, now that needs to be put on the "You know you're an ailurophile when..." thread!!! LOL Hugs, CatNipped
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#17
September 19th 04, 08:04 PM
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J wrote: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... Hi J. Welcome to the wonderful world of strange cat behavior. My son's cat, Berfert, does this on a near daily basis. I, personally, think this is a comfort thing, like having a stuffed animal, or sucking one's thumb. We finally got Berfert to use a towel or blanket rather than one of our legs, but it took some doing. I don't think you can ever get them to stop humping something, just transfer it to some other object to adoration. At least you know that he loves and trusts you, or he wouldn't do it to you. Purrs for your distress and giggles that it isn't just us dealing with this behavior. Pam S.
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#18
September 19th 04, 08:04 PM
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J wrote: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... Hi J. Welcome to the wonderful world of strange cat behavior. My son's cat, Berfert, does this on a near daily basis. I, personally, think this is a comfort thing, like having a stuffed animal, or sucking one's thumb. We finally got Berfert to use a towel or blanket rather than one of our legs, but it took some doing. I don't think you can ever get them to stop humping something, just transfer it to some other object to adoration. At least you know that he loves and trusts you, or he wouldn't do it to you. Purrs for your distress and giggles that it isn't just us dealing with this behavior. Pam S.
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September 19th 04, 08:04 PM
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J wrote: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... Hi J. Welcome to the wonderful world of strange cat behavior. My son's cat, Berfert, does this on a near daily basis. I, personally, think this is a comfort thing, like having a stuffed animal, or sucking one's thumb. We finally got Berfert to use a towel or blanket rather than one of our legs, but it took some doing. I don't think you can ever get them to stop humping something, just transfer it to some other object to adoration. At least you know that he loves and trusts you, or he wouldn't do it to you. Purrs for your distress and giggles that it isn't just us dealing with this behavior. Pam S.
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#20
September 20th 04, 02:14 AM
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Ted Davis wrote:
Many years ago, I had such a cat - he did it in my lap. I just started keeping a towel handy to put under him when he started to catch the ejaculate. .... You win. You're the ultimate cat slave! 
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