Cats are magnificent animals. I think that as far as their instinct and behaviour goes, they are as untamed as a domesticated animal can be. You want to know how a lion would behave in any given situation, observe your cat.
There is a cat show that travels around the country that uses only rescue cats they have “trained” to do tricks. But from what I saw the cats pretty much do what they want. If they want the audience’s approval they will do the trick once, then several more times even though that part of the show is over. Some times one will sit with its back to the audience and watch itself on the big screen behind the show. And sometimes one or two will call it quits and wander into the audience. One really must be a cat lover to appreciate the show.
We do lots of things that cats could hardly comprehend. I imagine that before long, they stop trying to make sense of us. Much as we dismiss some of their typical behavior as sheer lunacy.
The senior cat here at the Frazz Factory, Coach, was a terrific mouser back when we lived where we had the occasional mouse (which, given that we owned four cats*, it was a little astonishing we had any mice at all). And he was the king of taking his time. He didn’t exactly play with his food; he just carried it around all morning.
At first I’d try to get the mouse from him so I could take its weakened self down to the park and release it so some other animal could eat it, but Coach was elusive, and who needs to waste the time? Coach wasn’t letting it go. I know this, because I’d give up and get busy with Frazz production and Coach would hang out behind me in the factory, sucking on his mouse like a furry, stickless Tootsie Pop. And we all know how you finish off a Tootsie Pop. Eventually I’d hear the crunch, and Coach would saunter out of the room and life would go back to normal for the both of us. Until the next mouse.____________*still do, but mostly different cats
My farming grandfather told me two things he learned about cats in his life. One – They’re working animals and belong in out buildings to control vermin, not pets to be brought into the house. Two – They taste like rabbit if you’re snow bound and run short of food.
M2MM about 5 years ago
Cat’s are self-centred creatures, they are only interested in what we can do for them.
Gloria Fleming about 5 years ago
you should check out Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn if you want cat plots!
Bilan about 5 years ago
And when they’re not thinking of food, they’re sleeping.
Nachikethass about 5 years ago
This anti-cat agenda is proof of Russian collusion!
Otto Knowbetter about 5 years ago
To a dog, you are a BFF. To a cat, you are staff.
Anathema Premium Member about 5 years ago
My male (neutered) cat craves my attention all the time. I wonder if it would help to get another cat or would it make things worse?
pschearer Premium Member about 5 years ago
Cats plot, dogs plod. (I just say that to stir things up a bit.)
sandpiper about 5 years ago
A favorite comment from somebody: Dogs have owners. Cats have staff.
cervelo about 5 years ago
Cats are magnificent animals. I think that as far as their instinct and behaviour goes, they are as untamed as a domesticated animal can be. You want to know how a lion would behave in any given situation, observe your cat.
cissycox about 5 years ago
There is a cat show that travels around the country that uses only rescue cats they have “trained” to do tricks. But from what I saw the cats pretty much do what they want. If they want the audience’s approval they will do the trick once, then several more times even though that part of the show is over. Some times one will sit with its back to the audience and watch itself on the big screen behind the show. And sometimes one or two will call it quits and wander into the audience. One really must be a cat lover to appreciate the show.
ShadowBeast Premium Member about 5 years ago
I have cats who simply ask for some of the food.
T_Lexi about 5 years ago
They are wishing for opposable thumbs.
Jan C about 5 years ago
Ain’t it the truth? I can just see the wheels turning in that tiny furry head.
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 5 years ago
To be fair, plotting is a form of thinking.
Stephen Gilberg about 5 years ago
We do lots of things that cats could hardly comprehend. I imagine that before long, they stop trying to make sense of us. Much as we dismiss some of their typical behavior as sheer lunacy.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 5 years ago
Frazz17 hrs ·
The senior cat here at the Frazz Factory, Coach, was a terrific mouser back when we lived where we had the occasional mouse (which, given that we owned four cats*, it was a little astonishing we had any mice at all). And he was the king of taking his time. He didn’t exactly play with his food; he just carried it around all morning.
At first I’d try to get the mouse from him so I could take its weakened self down to the park and release it so some other animal could eat it, but Coach was elusive, and who needs to waste the time? Coach wasn’t letting it go. I know this, because I’d give up and get busy with Frazz production and Coach would hang out behind me in the factory, sucking on his mouse like a furry, stickless Tootsie Pop. And we all know how you finish off a Tootsie Pop. Eventually I’d hear the crunch, and Coach would saunter out of the room and life would go back to normal for the both of us. Until the next mouse.____________*still do, but mostly different cats
Teto85 Premium Member about 5 years ago
It’s a bit chilly tonight. I think it’s gonna be a 5 cat night.
adrianrune about 5 years ago
My farming grandfather told me two things he learned about cats in his life. One – They’re working animals and belong in out buildings to control vermin, not pets to be brought into the house. Two – They taste like rabbit if you’re snow bound and run short of food.