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My 2 yr old Tortie comes in my room at about 2 or 3am almost every night - then just sits there and meows and meows. If I try to touch her or pick her up, she runs away. This goes on for about a 1/2 hour or so, then she lays down and goes to sleep. Any thoughts on what is going on here? Thanks!

>>My 2 yr old Tortie comes in my room at about 2 or 3am almost every night - then just sits there and meows and meows. If I try to touch her or pick her up, she runs away. This goes on for about a 1/2 hour or so, then she lays down and goes to sleep. Any thoughts on what is going on here? Thanks!

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Hey There

My boy does this (8 month old) at around 4am and all he needs is for me to wake up and acknowledge him. I think it's like a reassurance thing, not totally sure but sometimes I sleep through it.
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Pepsi and Cola's human Janis
MAX - Earned his wings April 2006 - Sleep tight Pussy Cat

"Like those great sphinxes lounging through eternity in noble attitudes upon the desert sand, they gaze in curiosity at nothing, calm and wise"
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Hi There,

She may just want attention, or perhaps she is even telling you that she loves you. I would just talk to her for a few minutes when she does this, since she doesn't want to be handled at all. You might also try feeding her a snack before you go to bed if you don't leave dry food out.

I have 2 red girls that like to wake me up by patting my face in the middle of the night, and another one that likes to lick my face. I wake up, pet them for a few minutes, and tell them I love them. They seem satisfied with this........lol

Torties and calicos can be a little bit different and hard to figure out. I say this with affection, as I am owned by 2 wonderful torties and I love them dearly

Take care,
PHKitkat

Thank you both for your replies - I was thinking it was just an attention thing, but I'm a worrier! I have 3 cats and they are all so different - but I love them, they are my babies!