{"id":326,"date":"2025-10-31T00:49:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T00:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=326"},"modified":"2025-10-31T00:49:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T00:49:35","slug":"senior-tortoiseshell-cat-having-girl-time-gets-totally-annoyed-by-dads-interruption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=326","title":{"rendered":"Senior Tortoiseshell Cat Having &#8216;Girl Time&#8217; Gets Totally Annoyed by Dad&#8217;s Interruption"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Self-care can look like a few different things, depending on who you&#8217;re talking to, and even pets need a little R&amp;R to feel their best. Maybe that means napping in a soft blanket or devouring a few tasty treats. Whatever it is, they&#8217;ll let you know what they want, when they want it, and who they want to enjoy it with.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For one chatty <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/tag\/tortoiseshell-cat\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tortoiseshell cat;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Tortoiseshell <\/strong>cat<\/a> named Nicki, that R&amp;R is best served as time with her favorite human, Mom. So, when Dad interrupts unexpectedly, you can imagine the funny girl was not amused. Like&#8230; at all.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Close-up of an annoyed Tortoiseshell cat.Image via Unsplash\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PGTEOsRaiJA4C9N_7JkV1A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_pets_articles_328\/56eec226fa7d97a937b7bfb9cc86ab65\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Close-up of an annoyed Tortoiseshell cat.Image via Unsplash<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stumbling upon pets who embody what it means to be &#8220;such a mood&#8221; is one of life&#8217;s greatest joys, and Nicki is exactly that. Watch as the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/neapolitan-kitten-crushes-choreography\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tortoiseshell girly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tortoiseshell girly<\/a> cannot be bothered with Dad&#8217;s nonsense when she&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/tortoiseshell-cat-has-funny-gossip-session-with-mom\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:having a gossip sesh;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">having a gossip sesh<\/a> with Mom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Whatever Nicki and Mom were doing or discussing is none of Dad&#8217;s business! Clearly, this special girl time meant a lot to the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/chatty-black-persian-cat-with-wisp-face-cronch-meow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:chatty kitty;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">chatty kitty<\/a>, so he should see himself out, or she&#8217;s going to say what&#8217;s on her mind (sorry, Dad)!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/tortoiseshell-kitten-hits-ushers-glitch-dance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Tiny Talented Tortoiseshell Kitten Hits Every Beat of Usher's 'Glitch Dance';elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Related: Tiny Talented Tortoiseshell Kitten Hits Every Beat of Usher&#8217;s &#8216;Glitch Dance&#8217;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The senior cat is known for her vocal clips, where she&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/precious-cat-returned-for-talking-too-much-gets-loving-surprise\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:never afraid to speak up;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">never afraid to speak up<\/a> or complain about what&#8217;s on her mind. As one person called her, &#8220;angry banana bread,&#8221; that&#8217;s all I see and hear now. Watch as Nicki offers a little more of her trademark convos with Mom.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>T<\/strong>here&#8217;s a Term for Tortoiseshell Cat Sass<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/tortoiseshell-cat-uses-force-to-snag-big-mac-like-jedi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tortoiseshell cat;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tortoiseshell cat<\/a>, Nicki is obviously stunning, but she also has the trademark trait of her kind: &#8220;Tortitude!&#8221; The correlation between a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/10888705.2015.1081820\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:cat\u2019s temperament;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">cat\u2019s temperament<\/a> and their fur coloring hasn&#8217;t been proven scientifically, but it&#8217;s a fascinating coincidence that most Tortie parents experience the same sass and attitude from these funny felines!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It may look different for everyone, but it generally includes higher energy levels, random bouts of sassiness, and sometimes a touch of aggression. My\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/tortoiseshell-cat-with-permanent-blep-face-chats-up-storm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tortie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tortie<\/a> checks all those boxes and has Tortitude for days, so I get it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Maybe next time Nicki and Mom are bonding, Dad will make himself scarce until they&#8217;ve finished. Otherwise, he should prepare to suffer her adorable Tortie wrath!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/dog-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc36;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc36<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/senior-tortoiseshell-cat-annoyed-by-dads-interruption\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Oct 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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