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KT2000

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4. That means there is hope

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Sun Jun 21, 2026, 02:04 PM

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My cat is not a lap cat either and I miss that. He will walk across my lap to get to a fuzzy blanket for a nap but that's it.

I think your cat gave it a trial run but her nervous system kicked in. Like allergy shots, she will adjust and be back for longer and longer periods. That is what I hope.

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My cat Holly is not a lap cat [View all] MIButterfly Sunday OP

Aw, that's so sweet! Maybe it took her awhile, but she finally decided the lap was a good thing, Ocelot II Sunday #1

Yay! Only a cat lover would know that pure unadulterated joy. JMCKUSICK Sunday #2

Awwww 💙 the purring is wonderful 💙🐾🐾💙 TommieMommy Sunday #3

That means there is hope KT2000 Sunday #4

My crabby little white guy Teacher of the Year Sunday #5

How nice and funny. Figarosmom Sunday #6

I love it! MIButterfly Sunday #7