Thanks, Sherry!
Yes, I *love* Cinnabun's personality and that she "talks" a lot. I've even come to recognize what she wants by the way she "meows." I enjoy her following me around like a dog.
I was prepared to have a more hyper-active cat when we adopted her. But she really isn't into climbing, running, or playing for very long. When we first got her, we lived in a home with a living room that had very high vaulted ceilings. I installed shelves so she could jump onto the fireplace mantel, then up and up, to a landing that looked out of the highest windows. She didn't use it on her own, and even looked scared of heights! I thought it would be a Bengal's paradise, but I guess not for her.
We have a harness and leash to walk her. She likes going outside for a bit, but she hasn't adjusted yet to wearing the harness. She crouches down like someone is pushing on her back, and tiptoes around.
She's come a long way since we got her in the area of affection. She's very friendly, but she's definitely not a "lap cat," and doesn't usually even come up on beds or lay near anyone. If she does come up on furniture with us, and we move a muscle, she's gone. I wonder if that's the result of being kept as a breeder for the first part of her life. She likes to nap in her carrier, which I assume is from being kept in a cage or confined area. I've resigned myself to accepting that she isn't the most cuddly type, but she gives love in other ways.
The main areas we're working on is that she has a *very* sensitive stomach, and also, we've gone through times where she pees somewhere other than the litter box. I now have two boxes set up for her, so hoping that helps.
She's my little buddy and I'm trying to give her the best possible life as a pet.
Kristen