Tom Cat Quick Reference
- Entertainer; center of attention
- Very popular; love to have friends around
- Can be bossy and may interrupt without meaning to
- Curious to investigate new people to see how they measure up
- Participate with enthusiasm when it’s your idea; lose interest quickly if it’s not
- Highly competitive; jump higher, run faster
- Demanding of love and attention
- Severe mood swings and can get restless when bored or left alone
- Often find trouble by testing limits
- Quick to forget things and get in trouble for it
- Learn from your own mistakes
- Believe that people should want to help you
- Can be combative with a dominant personality
Making Your Tom Cat Purr:
- Watch Them. Tom Cats are born performers. When they put on a show, give them your undivided attention.
- Avoid Micromanagement. These cats learn through personal experience. Allow them to fall gently then brainstorm with them about making better choices.
- Passive Affection. Tom Cats will come to you for affection. Be patient and leave the door open for them to come to you.
- Share the Credit. Sharing the credit with a Tom Cat will earn their support and participation.
- Be Social. Give them lots of room to roam and allow them to include a friend.
- Include the Group. These cats prefer to be surrounded by other people. Entertain them in group settings rather than in one-on-one activities.
- Be Adventurous. Find opportunities to get out and experience new things. Tom Cats get bored easily, so mix it up.
- Pick Your Moment. Tom Cats are moody, so learn when to make your move vs. when to leave them alone. If they totally freak out, give them space.
- Be Supportive. Tom Cats forget details easily. Keep reminding them where they are supposed to be going.
- Be Calm. When a Tom Cat gets stressed, they get angry and impulsively say mean things. Stay levelheaded and shrug off attacks with a calm tone and low voice.
