Every pet has their own unique quirks and routines, from the way they ‘woo’ down the stairs to their strict bedtime ritual. Pet parents who know their fur babies inside and out won’t even bat an eye at their strange behaviors, but explaining these quirks to pet sitters is a different story.
Luckily, trustworthy, professional pet sitters like @julienashawat love to embrace every animal’s uniqueness, even when it means embracing their grumpiness, too. On March 30, the Boston-based sitter shared an authentic glimpse into her job during a visit with KC, an ornery senior cat who isn’t afraid to speak up (or scratch) when something doesn’t go his way. In fact, he prefers to be in control so much that he’s the one who does the petting himself!
KC is such an odd cat, and he’s ‘paw-sitively’ perfect. From his beautiful green eyes to his brave act of affection, there’s so much to appreciate about this grumpy old man. Even so, anyone can understand why Julie is hesitant to move much around him.
“What a cutie,” @sylvainsylvain49 agreed. “I think he felt guilty over that hiss, that’s why he gave you some lap time.” That could have totally been the case, but Julie isn’t questioning why it happened. She’s just enjoying a rare moment of sweetness from her grumpiest orange cat client!
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Plenty of cats can be fickle with their love, and KC is no exception. He only wants to be brushed a certain way, and he needs to be the one to control any petting. He won’t hesitate to hiss if someone does something he doesn’t like, but being rewarded with a lap cuddle is truly a gift.
Fortunately, ‘Auntie’ Julie understands how special this cat’s affection is. She doesn’t mind following his rules, and it seems to finally be paying off. That’s why she’s one of the most beloved pet sitters on the entire Internet!
Orange Cat Attitude
Cat parents have known for a long time that orange cats aren’t like other cats, but why is that? It may have something to do with the fact that most orange cats are male. Because the gene that gives cats an orange coat is located on the X chromosome, it’s much more common in males (who have XY chromosomes) than females (who have X chromosomes).
Male cats are more likely to wander or act out because of their higher testosterone levels, but even female ginger cats seem to get into trouble more often. Whatever it is that makes orange cats like KC unique, it’s impossible not to love it. Life is never boring with an orange cat around!
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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Apr 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.