Pets

were always associated with her toys. When she wanted attention, she would either knock things to the floor or love bomb me to death. Still does both of those things for attention.

I think the growling with her toys is related to her having some Egyptian Mau in her background. They are described as being possessive of toys. But since Ember is a mix, I've noticed that, as she matured, some of the Mau behavior and physical traits have mellowed. She doesn't growl over toys any more.

But she does still wag her tail when happy, like a dog. She still does a playful bounce when she changes direction while walking or running. She still likes peek-a-boo and ambush games (modified to a gentler version after she once hurt me). And she still does that funny thing that is unique to Maus, where she vibrates her tail from the base to the tip when she is especially excited about something.