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Floofsessive (floofinition) – Object or person which an animal claims for their exclusive right.
In use: “Flash was floofsessive of not just her human, but the yard and the house where she resided with the human, issuing warning growls through the window to everyone from mail and delivery people to passing birds, squirrels, cats, and dogs.”
Floofnag (floofinition) – An animal who can be annoying or irritating until they’re appeased.
In use: “Bevery tries organizing her day according to her priorities but it’s always subject to the floofnags — Pepper, a little Dachshund and his ally in mischief, a diluted calico named Dust — who demanded treats whenever she starts a Zoom meeting and has a consistent need to be in all rooms with her.”
Peeping Floof (floofinition) – Animal who likes to furtively spy upon others.
In use: “One dog, two cats, one crow, and one squirrel — all were peeping floofs, monitoring every move that Wade made, from the bedroom to the bathroom, kitchen, garage, office — a peeping floof was always monitoring him.”
Floofsurp (floofinition) – for an animal to seize and hold objections, locations, or food in possession by force or without right.
In use: “Thowing a hissy fit, the fierce little cat floofsurped the big St. Bernard’s bed, leaving the huge canine floofmmoxed.”
Floofpass (floofinition) – Enter another animal’s territory or property without permission.
In use: “Daisy went to her bed for her daily nap only to discover some new little feline furball was floofpassing.”
Sternflooftation (floofinition) – 1. Act of talking firmly or verbally disciplining an animal, especially a pet.
In use: “Despite Becky’s daily sternflooftation before she left for work, the cat and dog always got in trouble while she was away, creating mayhem in a bathroom, bedroom, or living room.”
2. An especially solemn or serious display by an animal.
In use: “After she pretended to throw the toy for the kittens, the three tabbies sat down in coordinated sternflooftation to stare at her.”
Floofsession (floofinition) – 1. Someone who has an inordinately passionate fixation about animals.
In use: “Her effort to rescue one puppy become a floofsession to find, help, and rehome strays and abused animals.”
2. A visit focused on seeing or socializing with animals.
In use: “Petting zoos are an effective floofession for young children, giving them access to different animals under supervised conditions.”
3. An object or activity which keeps an animal’s attention.
In use: “With birds and squirrels busy in the backyard, the cats and dogs all developed a floofsession for looking out the back window.”
Michael Seidel, writer 