The Ranting Jahaji

I like to say that I like animals, and that they do not like me back. Who cares, I still like them!  I have been attacked by half the creatures on the Ark; be it dogs, cats, crows, cows, chicken, bees...even a monkey and a scorpion! Mostly, I did not deserve it. I swear, I really did not. But I still do approach animals willingly and am usually welcomed with wagging tails or friendly meows. The locality I live is as close to cat territory as can be - cats are everywhere, on rooftops, window ledges, porches and the streets. Stand anywhere and look around, odds are that you will see at least one ill-tempered pair of eyes glaring at you. A couple of cats routinely showed up at my front door, twice a day, to ask for meals, and were happy with what was on the menu.  Did I say "ask for meals" ? No, to ask  would be beneath them. Demand.  One fine morning, I noted one of the cats was being extra friendly. Sweetly purring, walking between my legs and staying there...