Not everyone is a polite, positive princess upon waking in the morning. I, for one, am a cranky curmudgeon for the first 14 hours of the day before I really come alive. Even pets seem to fall on one side of the fence or the other: happy-go-lucky morning greeters or the “leave me alone” type.
Chloe, a rareAfrican Serval cat, falls into my camp. Even if she’s just had a solid nap, she’s not about to let Dad get away with petting her the wrong way without a little warning, and honestly, she’s so relatable I wonder if this is me in some other universe.
A startled Serval looks out into the distance outside.Image via Unsplash
I can’t be alone in saying that every now and then, there are those days when everything’s bound to get under our skin. The wrong tone in someone’s voice, the wrong glance, and in Chloe’s case, the wrong attention (she wanted it a different way, Dad!).
“She always knows what she wants,” the caption says, and without knowing much about her, I can tell. What’s wrong with an opinionated female who vocalizes what she likes and doesn’t like (nothing)?
The rare African Serval may have a particular way she prefers things, but she sure is gorgeous! Lucky for her, some of Chloe’s loyal fans are standing up for the kitty’s harsh message for Dad, despite her “moody” and “sassy” execution.
“She just wants her emotional support arm!” one person joked. “Poor girl had a rough night. Just needs some sleep,” another wrote in support. “It is an honor to be chomped,” another added.
Dad’s not the only one Chloe gives a stern talking to when she’s upset. Mom gets her fair share of it, too. Apparently, this funny cat’s quirk is a rollercoaster of emotions, as she gets grumpy over things like… crackers.
Serval Cats Are Unique
It’s easy to spot one of these rare felines, even domesticated. As National Geographic described Servals: they’re referred to as the “cats of spare parts” due to their unique mix of physical traits.
The long legs, stretched-out neck, and humongous ears all help with their hunting, and they’re one of the best hunters in the wild (20% better than lions!). In Chloe’s case, all of this amounts to making sure Dad knows his place!
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This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Nov 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.