I believe most cat owners are familiar with the claw: a hand held, claw-like, then fitted over the face of a cat. Kitten Thunder has numerous uses for the claw.
My dad and I firmly believe that grey kittens, universally, love the claw. They’ll walk across the room for it. My theory is that their brains are a little fluffy and they like the feeling of having it tamped down a little bit. It is a favorite kind of pet. Even Gracie, my parents’ tiny cat who only allows you to pet the aura of her aura with the very tip of your aura when she’s feeling VERY lonely, will allow you to give her the claw.
Obi likes the claw as well. The fluffy brain theory would also apply to him. Though he always refluffs his brain with a head shake as he pulls away from the claw. And comes back for another round.
Kitten Thunder also enjoys claw fights. If one of them is feeling feisty but can’t get their brother to play, a good battle of the claw is very satisfying. I can set up several feet away and display a claw. With a fierce look a possibly a butt wriggle, a kitten face is thrust into the claw. The goal of course is to attack the claw off center so he can bite the soft spot between thumb and index finger while dragging the claw to the ground for kicking. There is growling on both sides. Then we break off.
The attack is repeated. And repeated. And repeated.
I love the claw.
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Today’s guest star for Thunder Thursday is cousin Spade. The grandpeople brought Spade to Cheyenne with them a couple years ago when he was too young to stay home by himself. Unfortunately he stayed just long enough for he and Oliver to get to the “I hit you but I think it is supposed to be fun” phase.
"You can't have a full house without a Spade."
Things you should know about Spade:
1. He looks like he is solid black but when he’s in the sun you can see he is actually black with black stripes. No joke.
2. His nickname is Spadosaurus because he’s basically a bowling ball on tiny feet and he is the LOUDEST WALKER ever.
3. His favorite toy? Rubber bouncy balls. Favorite game? Carrying them to the top of the basement stairs and throwing them down so he can watch. Them. Bounce. Bounce. Bounce all the way down.
4. He adores kids. You need someone to play cars or with your dolls or a video game? He’s in.
Kitten Thunder: Life lessons and cat tales 
Cousin Spade is a doll-baby! And Callie Jean is not a fan of the claw so much as she is a fan of having my arm close enough to kick it… and she’d rather hold my hand down and lick it most of all! (I am tasty).
Oliver likes to lick The Boy. But we don’t think that is because he tastes good. The Boy has cooties – Oli can only be petted by him for so long before he has to leave and take a thorough bath. I think Oli is trying to decootie-fy The Boy with the licking.
Mustang Sally hates the claw. She’ll fling her head from side to side in an effort to dislodge it. But she does like belly rubs.
We’ve had cats that didn’t like the claw but I can’t remember which ones. Poco preferred noogies.
You forgot to mention that Spade will also let his little girl person put necklaces on him. Bling looks so good on black.
Yes! Bling is also best on short fur.
I forgot Teddy, too. Spade could have his own blog.