Hi!

Personally, i think there are 2 issues here. One is that she was 9 weeks when she left her mum, so those vital last 3 weeks till she was 12 weeks WILL have played some role into her clinginess with your gf. 3 weeks isnt long at all to us humans in relation to a lifetime, but for a cat 3 weeks is a VERY long time, and imo, vital to their wellbeing. No cat whatsoever should leave their mum before 12 weeks, no matter what the breeder/owner says. Theyre not vets, not big experts on how cats feel etc.
The second is, she was taken from her mum straight to yourgirlfriends. She is now familiar with your gf's place and your gf's scent. Young animals of any kind, even humans, are very impressionable at such a young age, and like whats familiar to them. Give her time. It may take a long while for her to become fully comfortable. Treats, toys, some of your gfs clothes, bedding etc to plant around the house and help her feel comfortable will help. Also plug ina feliway diffuser. They are worth their weight in gold! HTH x

i have the same issue.... my partner doesnt even like cats.... we got our cat and guess what shes follows him everywhere , lays on him meows for him!(safe to say hes now smitten with our kitten )

i dont mind though aslong as my princess is happy she can do what she likes... i get her to me sometimes with a little treat and brush her fur. she now sleeps on my side of the bed, a little bit of gentle persuasion...i agree i wouldnt lift her on your knee(i belive cats are very much like ladies...and that would irritate me if somebody constantly was craving my affection) play cool and soon your kitty will be like putty in your hands

I think she looks great whatever breed she is! My cat noddy, I feed him, Play with him, clean up after him, worry about him when he is out!, brush him, and he still goes and sits on my partners lap not mine! haha
He does sit and cuddle me, but only if my partner is out, otherwise he is not interested in me lol

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