I live alone, well my cat and I live alone. I've had Deacon for 12 years and he's seen my femme side many ,many times and every time he sees me dressed he runs and hides as if he doesn't know who I am. I guess I look like a woman he doesn't know , a stranger . He doesn't want anything to do with Karen. I talk to him in my guy voice but it has no effect. He's normally very affectionate ,likes to cuddle and be stroked . I guess I have him fooled. Anyone else have similar reactions from their pets?