Affectionate cat?

[pisacake]

I'm in Indonesia, there are a lot of stray/semiattached cats around. I'm not much of a cat person.

But there's a cat that's just turned up and sits on my balcony every morning. When I go out he comes and lies on my lap like a sleeping baby and also tries to lick my face.

I've made no attempt to bond with him he's just decided that. Also haven't fed him. I did offer him some cheese but he didn't seem interested.

Aren't cats supposed to be aloof?

[RosesShouldBeInTins]

How cute! I think you'll find, he's your cat!

[LefDeppard]

Cats tend to adopt people, not the other way around, I started randomly feeding a stray that kept showing up in my garden and 7 years later she's sat on my couch as I type this!

[YesItsMeIDontCare]

Awww congratulations OP - you're a cat servant owner!

Pics?

[pisacake]

Moi et mon chat.

[SentientCushion]

Awwww well done on adopting your first cat

[pisacake]

I think he likes things that are soft. I had a big pile of dry washing outside on a chair and he came and sat on a few mornings running and then on me when I came outside.

[SentientCushion]

Are you going to keep him?

[ladymariner]

My adopted cat follows me like a little furry shadow and talks constantly to me.... I didn't particularly want her but I now adore her

[pisacake]

Isn't that up to him?

[chewbacca83]

As a self confessed cat lady (and proud) I think you will find you now own a cat! Congratulation on your your addition 😂😍

[msrisotto]

Cats love furring a fresh pile of laundry 😸

[YesItsMeIDontCare]

He's lovely OP! I think he's decided you are keeping him.

[shhhfastasleep]

You've been chosen. It would be more ideal if you can get him to a vet for a check up, neuter and jabs. But a comfy lap and some love will be a great start.

[pisacake]

He just turned up again when I went to put the washing out (!). He seemed to think it was a game when I was hanging it up and would dart from one side to the other getting in the way. I gave him a saucer of milk but not interested.

[Wolfiefan]

No milk or cheese. Some cats can't process milk proteins (or something like that!) and it makes them ill.
I'm sure your new master will soon have you trained.

[Winteriscomingneedmorewood]

Wow what a handsome chap. . Has he a name yet or do you need suggestions?
Indiana Jones.
Indie for short. .
From Indonesia. .

[Fluffycloudland77]

Cats aren't aloof with their chosen human. I sounds like he's decided your the one for him.

This is my cat. He's never does this for anyone else.

[pisacake]

Well he looks a bit like a pint of Guinness. Hence Martin?

[pisacake]

Well he looks a bit like a pint of Guinness. Hence Martin?

[Allergictoironing]

That's a very possessive paw in your pics, has definitely decided that you are a suitable slave.

Offer him/her fresh water, and any spare meat hanging around e.g. ham, roast chicken, until you can stock up on cat food

[shhhfastasleep]

Milk isn't very good for them but they love water.

[shhhfastasleep]

Don't call him Martin McGuinness - too political (that's being soft for this thread). Not sweet. At all.

[EachandEveryone]

Guiness is cute though.

[shhhfastasleep]

Guinness is lovely. Reference to that scumbag is offensive- sorry for making the litter tray topic a bit less about cats momentarily. You will offend most people if you call him after Martin McGuinness.