Woman Adopts A Cat From Austin Shelter, Then Finds Out She Has Some Serious Guest Issues
Amy had always known she was destined to be a cat mom. But Aurora, her grumpy feline, wasn’t exactly what she had in mind when she first thought about adopting a cat.
Their journey together began ten years ago when Amy’s husband surprised her with a Christmas gift: a kitten from Austin Pets Alive.
Aurora was the last of her litter, and from the moment she came into their lives, she made it clear she wasn’t interested in being anyone’s cuddly cat.
At first, Amy couldn’t understand why Aurora was so standoffish. She was loving toward Amy, but with others? Not so much.
The vet had explained that cats like Aurora, with her strong personality, were pretty rare. Apparently, they called them ‘aggressors,’ which sounded kind of dramatic, but it fit.
While most cats would run and hide when strangers showed up, Aurora didn’t play that game. Nope, she’d just stand there, unbothered, and stare people down.
And she’s remained like that ever since. She stands her ground like she’s in charge and waiting for someone to challenge her.
It’s kind of hilarious to watch, especially when guests walk in the door, excited to meet her. Aurora gives them her signature grumpy stare, making them feel like intruders in her space, as Amy shared in a YouTube video:
“It’s hysterical when people come over because they’re like, ‘Oh kitty,’ and I’m like, ‘No, don’t, I wouldn’t, I wouldn’t touch her.’ And she’ll act like, ‘Yeah come pet me, see what’ll happen.’”
Aurora hates most people and animals, but she’s different with Amy, her husband, and their daughter. When her husband is home, Aurora is a bit more affectionate, though she’s still picky about it.
Every now and then, she’ll climb onto his lap for a quick cuddle, but it’s obvious she’s just tolerating him. He’s really just the backup plan.
But when Amy’s in-laws and parents come over, Aurora goes right back into her signature move. She sits there with that unamused expression, making it clear she’s not interested in their attention.
Aurora knows how to make her presence known, even if she isn’t being friendly. She loves to lounge in the laundry pile, much to Amy’s annoyance.
Amy would try to move her, only to get that icy, hurt stare from Aurora, as if she’s offended by the slightest inconvenience.
Despite her tough exterior, Amy can’t help but feel a soft spot for her.
The older Aurora gets, the more she seems to perfect the art of grumpiness. Amy finds it both amusing and endearing, sharing:
“She has a grumpy face unless I rub her little under her chin she’ll kind of smile a little bit… She’s very loving and wants to hang out with me, it’s just more on her terms.”
Aurora has become more than just a pet for Amy; she’s truly a member of the family, like a second baby.
And no matter how difficult she can be, Amy loves her deeply and no amount of grumpy stares will ever change that.
