Grandma Loretta Started Swaying in the Kitchen. Saffron's Tail Went Straight Up.
Some tune must be playing, because Grandma Loretta has started to sway right there between the counter and the sink. Her moss green cardigan hangs loose over a gray tee, small gold earrings glint, and her eyes are lowered with a private, happy smile. One hand reaches out toward Saffron, who stands on the kitchen floor with her tail curled high like a question mark, nose lifted to meet those fingers. The kitchen is warm and a little cluttered, with bananas on the counter, a dish towel, a sponge by the sink, and a child's crayon drawing taped to the cupboard.
That upright, curled-tip tail is one of the clearest signs of a friendly, happy cat. Cats often greet their favorite people this way, sometimes adding a head bump or a weave between the legs. Abyssinians tend to be especially interactive and many will follow their people around the house, wanting to be part of the action. Gentle play and attention help keep this energetic breed content. When dancing or moving around a cat in the kitchen, watch your step, since cats can dart underfoot without warning. Keep cords, cleaning sponges, and food scraps out of reach, too.
Cats do not dance the way dogs bounce, but they have their own way of joining a celebration. A tall tail, a lifted nose, and a reach toward a familiar hand are Saffron's version of a twirl. Grandma Loretta clearly approves of her partner's style.
