Richard this quirk may be your fault some cats get over stimulated when
being petted this can come in the form of aggressive play, biting and
hissing. I would tell them the truth about the quirk and how it comes
about. So just in case the furball does not go to far in the over
stimulation and end up coming back or end up in a shelter

One of my cats is the most loving cats but when he is does not want to be
continued being petted he gets aggressive and will bite after he will run
away.

IMO this is what your cat is doing the hiss is just like hey enough is
enough I am done and walks away

Good luck in the adoption

"Richard Evans" wrote in message
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How much do you tell a prospective adopter about a cat's quirks?

I feel a certain obligation to give an adopter an accurate profile of
a cat's personality, including any quirks, which most cats have.
Unfortunately, such revelation can skewer an adoption.

People seem to want generic kitties, all cute and cuddly all the time.
Very few fit that bill.

I've just taken in another foster that poses a dilemma.

She's a tiny orange tabby, sweet as she can be... up to a point. She
will get up on your lap, all lovey with head butts and kisses, then at
some arbitrary point she hisses and jumps away.

To me, this is just a personalty quirk, but to prospective adopters it
may be a deal killer.

How honest should I be?