I just saw a stray cat enter our backyard much to the distain of our moggy, Mumapuss… well you know what happened…. There was a lot of hissing, a couple of left jabs with claws out, bushy tails and the obligatory chase up over the back fence.
Territory is about physical space, location, proximity to food, water and shelter. The basics which sustain life. Our cat was simply protecting what it needs to survive. Humans do it too. When a stranger knocks on your door the default thought pattern is; “Who is this? What do they want?” Your natural defenses kick in.
Cats are pretty smart too. They know that there isn’t really enough room for two in most houses. It’s no different with brands. They’re also territorial. When the local alley cat turns up for a feed, the incumbent wont move to the left and share the food bowl. There’ll be fight, every time.
Brands too are only territorial about their house (read distribution point). If you’re getting a great feed elsewhere, they won’t even notice. If you want to get off the street like your local alley cat, stop living day to day, then find a new place without a cat. Be nice to the owners, offer them something emotional and they might adopt you.