Folk who have long experience being owned (or ignored) by cats, know that even the cuddliest feline (oxymoron alert) eventually will become annoyed by incessant petting/stroking, making known their surfeit with a quick claw strike or semi-serious nip.

In fact, our Mr. Maggie freely evinces his displeasure when I am the petter/stroker yet, when Jim does the same, Maggie will be still and purr for ages, foreswearing all demonstrations of annoyance. Smart and compassionate cat knows Jim needs the tactile love.