Boy Comes Downstairs Without Bengal Cat's Permission and Hilarity Ensues
Getting a cat is like adopting a new boss of your house. No matter how small your kitty is, they'll basically act like they run the joint. And for some reason you'll find yourself letting them! Like one boy, who realized that his cat was upset that he'd left the room without giving him "permission" — leading to a cat temper tantrum.
The boy quickly realized he was in trouble in a hilarious video his mom Jen shared online.
This cat takes clinginess to a whole new level. As the video Jen shared shows, her son merely decided to leave his room and walk downstairs. But that wasn't okay with their Bengal cat, Niko, who followed him mere moments later.
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"Watch what happens when my son comes downstairs without his cat's permission," the onscreen text overlay reads.
The cat sped over to the boy and started meowing. It was almost like he was telling the boy to get back upstairs and give him some pets — ASAP.
"Did I give you permission to come down here without me?" his mom joked in the caption.
People in the comments section couldn't stop laughing. "Cat :'I thought we were friends,'" joked one commenter. "The way the cat just appeared on the stairs," someone else added with a laughing emoji. "Mine had a phase where she wouldn’t allow me to leave the bed," another commenter shared. "I love this. My cat won't come downstairs until my daughter is ready to come down. she just sits there and waits patiently for her to get ready, then they come down together," chimed in one person.
Alpha Cat Syndrome
There's a clear explanation for this Bengal's behavior — they're an alpha cat. You know, the kind of cat that doesn't take no for an answer? These cats are natural born leaders and will try to take charge in every situation.
While it doesn't seem like Niko's behavior is extreme, some of the worst alpha cats won't let their owners touch them. They're demanding and can sometimes bully their owners into giving them what they want. Alphas might bite your nose or your toes in the morning so that you'll give them food. Or yowl until their breakfast is ready. These cats might growl if you approach them while eating and some might become very protective of their toys and naptime.
Long story short, you don't own these cats — they own you. If you have an alpha cat, it's best to talk to your vet and ask for recommendations on how to change their behavior. Your cat can be bossy, but there's a difference between being pushy and being a downright grinch.
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