I surely was in love with my pet fish who never even acknowledged me.

Her sister-in-law is concerned about it hurting her kids during Christmas, so she sought advice online.

The owners emotions and reactions can directly affect the cats behavior.

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If the owner is anxious, the cat may mirror that stress and become more reactive, Nicole explained.

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Aggressive cat with family at Christmas, SIL refuses to leave it alone despite hostility.

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SIL insists on bringing her cat to family Christmas, despite its hostility towards others.

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Text describing a stressful Christmas due to a hostile cat scratching a toddler.

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Text detailing a husband’s experience with a hostile cat during the holiday season.

Text discussing challenges with SIL’s hostile cat during Xmas, seeking advice on ensuring safety and enjoyment for family.

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Text post about a SIL refusing to leave a hostile cat alone during Christmas, causing family conflict.

Christmas discussion about monitoring kids and dealing with a hostile cat during the holiday.

Comment discussing a cat’s territorial behavior and stress, suggesting it might be better left at home during Xmas.

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