Cat Scratch Fever (or this could be called 'Cajones'

Fact: We have a new cat. Fact: Cats scratch.

We have not had the kitten declawed yet. So if she gets stressed or scared or even is just playing her claws come out. They are small but can definitely still hurt.

Hunter knows this so he, being him, barely picks Beauty up. He will pet her but he is quick to get away if he thinks her claws may be out.

So what about Brooke? She has cajones (is that even spelled right?). She carries that poor little cat around like its a doll. Sometimes its even upside down. She will even pick it up by its neck and grab its tail.

Max and Beauty are still trying to get use to each other. If Max gets too close Beauty will arch her back and hiss and if you are holding her you usually get scratched. Brooke will carry Beauty right up to Max's face to see what they will do.

Today Brooke had been playing w/ Beauty and it was time for a shower. She wasn't wearing a shirt and when I got close to her I saw that she was covered in scratches. No kidding, both arms and hands were covered. She had scratches on her chest and back and even her face. She didn't complain about it once. She hasn't stopped anything either. That girl is tough.