I wasn't thinking about it yesterday, but Farrell also does the "kneading bread" with her paws/claws when I cuddle her in bed. The difference between her doing it and Misfit doing it is that I keep the very tips of Farrell's claws trimmed blunt so she can't puncture my skin. That's an instinctual response of contentment and satisfaction, similar to how kittens kneaded their momma's belly when they were nursing babies.
Susie, I don't know if Drifter would let you trim her claws, just the very sharp tips off the ends. I know Misfit would not let me go tinkering with her paws and a clipper, but Drifter seems more tame. Even with Farrell, sometimes I have to do one or two claws then stop because she gets fussy, and go back a little later and do a few more. I usually trim when she's napping and relaxed.
I also hope you two have made up and are friends again.
Susie, I don't know if Drifter would let you trim her claws, just the very sharp tips off the ends. I know Misfit would not let me go tinkering with her paws and a clipper, but Drifter seems more tame. Even with Farrell, sometimes I have to do one or two claws then stop because she gets fussy, and go back a little later and do a few more. I usually trim when she's napping and relaxed.
I also hope you two have made up and are friends again.