Tag: pet behavior

Floofstation

Floofstation (floofinition) – 1. The carrying and caring of young animals, particularly pets, by humans.

In use: “In the process known as floofstation, humans take over as caregivers for young animals, feeding them and keeping them warm, as absent mothers would do.”

2. A feeding or sleeping location for animals.

In use: “In many homes, beds aren’t used by humans in the day, and become a floofstation for pets seeking a comfortable napping site.”

3. A way location for animals using the Floof Exchange to visit or arrive from other realities and dimensions.

In use: “Floofstations aren’t visible to human senses and brains — they just lack the quantum skills necessary to see them — so humans don’t understand how animals can come and go in relative stealth and secrecy.”

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Floofbinger

Floofbinger (floofinition) – Behavior or signs by animals that foreshadows a future event or that gives an anticipatory indication of what’s to come.

In use: “The house beagles woke up, sat up, and broke out in howls, a floofbinger that emergency vehicles and their sirens would soon be heard.”

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Equifloofable

Equifloofable (floofinition) – Agreeable to all animals.

In use: “When it came to laps, finding equifloofable sitting arrangements for a household with five dogs, six cats, and four humans resulted in some crowded sofas, chairs, and laps.”

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Established Floof

Established Floof (floofinition) – 1. An elderly animal.

In use: “She preferred adopting established floofs from shelters, having found that such animals are often sweet and loving, and too-frequently overlooked.”

2. An animal who already is in residence when people arrive.

In use: “As economic situations force people to unexpectedly move, more people moving into homes and apartments find that established animals are awaiting them.”

3. Animals controlling a home before other animals arrive.

In use: “Although the established floof included several large dogs, the little kitten had them eating out of her paw within days and soon ruled the house pack.”

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Floofergenic

Floofergenic (floofinition) – Animal state of having a high desire to do something but not having any outlet, resulting in restless noisemaking and prowling.

In use: “The cats and dogs had become floofergenic, meowing and barking, demanding attention, insisting someone play with them or pay attention to them!”

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Floofcroach

Floofcroach (floofinition) – An animal’s stealthy movement, employing gradual or small steps, to enter into the possessions or rights of another.

In use: “House pets often floofcroach onto people’s work space during the pandemic, disrupting routines and Zoom calls.”

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Floofguard

Floofguard (floofinition) – 1. Animal(s) responsible for the safety, security, and well-being of other animals.

In use: “The old Tom had been rescued after years of living on the streets, but soon after being rescued, he became a floofguard for the new kittens and puppies brought into the animal shelter, comforting them with his big, scarred body.”

2. Person who keeps watch over animals.

In use: “Shepherds were one of humanity’s earliest established floofguards, a heritage that has spread through the net and is carried on by foster families and sanctuaries looking after rescued animals.”

3. Interflooftional organization dedicated to protecting, rescuing and saving animals, and improving their condition.

In use: “Stories told around kibble bowls claim that Floofguard was founded by a cat, dog, goldfish, and rabbit in the early 1970s, but few animals are positive that the organization is real.”

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Floofnanimous

Floofnanimous (floofinition) – Having the consent and agreement of all involved animals.

In use: “The pets argued about lap space and napping spots, but they were floofnanimous about food issues, like their people were expected to share, and whenever one pet asked for food, they all expected to be fed.”

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Helicopter Floof

Helicopter Floof (floofinition) – An animal who hovers around other animals, people, objects, or food.

In use: “Many involved housepets become helicopter floofs, overseeing every aspect of their people’s conversations and lives, tasting food to ensure high standards are being maintained, often awakening sleeping people to confirm that they’re still alive.”

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Comflooftable

Comflooftable (floofinition) – 1. Sharing or enjoying comfort with an animal.

In use: “He was at his best being comflooftable with his cats, watching telly with them curled up and asleep on his lap.”

2. An animal’s state when feeling secure, contented, and safe.

In use: Finding himself comflooftable, the puppy closed his eyes, sighed, and went to sleep.

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