The pussycats in Cuba mean business.
These two, like so many others, hung around the tourist feeding places and waited for the visitors to take pity on them.
They were friendly enough in that stand-offish way a cat that doesn't know you has. However, they knew how to beg and did well at it.
They roamed from leg to leg brushing, mewling, and when they had your attention looking plaintive and a little edgy. I wondered sometimes if I didn't feed them, then what would they do?
I never mustered the courage nor froze my heart enough to try.
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We went to Antigua for our honeymoon almost 17 years ago. We stayed in a beach side house and fed a cat one evening on the poarch area. Next morning there were a couple more....By the end of the holiday we'd fed a whole family for about a week. Yes, we're as soft as you! :-)
Critters do get good at the begging routines. Once, at Disney World, a squirrel came up to our outdoor table and tapped my daughter's shoe until she gave him a french fry!
Oh, yeah, David C.. They know how to pour it on.
David B., kitties know a soft touch when they find it.
Messymimi, that squirrel had some good skills.
He definitely looks like he means business! And I don't blame you one bit - I'd have fed him, too!
These kitties know their stuff, df Bag Lady. Tough to resist.
What a sweet/scary face! I could not have resisted feeding either.
Nor do I think anyone would dare, Reb.
A cat with a litter knew the drill at a house we rented for a week once in Italy. When the end of the week came, she learned there'd be leftovers. As we left, they were in the garden gathered around a big chunk of cream cheese.
Ron, cats are smart and they sure know how to work a room. I'm sure they enjoyed the cream cheese.
Ya' know that cat looks Cuban! He's got that latin beat going on.
Cute photo.
Mary
Hey, my word veri is "Facos"...is that a Spanish food?
You're right, Mary. He does have the look.
Facos? I hope it doesn't mean fake tacos!
Oh, sweet. I can never resist that innocent look on most cats' faces...gets to me every time.
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