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Cats may fetch—but they prefer to be in control of the playtime, as you will guess.
Not only dogs, but certain cats also enjoy playing fetch, as revealed by recent research. A significant number of felines seem to have acquired this behavior independently, without deliberate training from their human companions. Interestingly, the study indicates that in most instances, these cats took the initiative to start and conclude the play sessions themselves. This implies that while cats may chase and bring back objects, they prefer doing so according to their own preferences, as detailed in a recent publication in Scientific Reports.
(via Like Dogs, Some Cats Will Play Fetch—but Mostly on Their Own Terms | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine)
I feel like the reason certain dog-lovers insist cats are evil is because they read their body language as if they were dogs. So here’s a very basic guide to common “mean” things cats do that actually aren’t mean at all if you know what they’re thinking.
Rolling and exposing belly- attacks you when touched Does not mean: Give belly rubs! - haha I tricked you! Actually means: I’m playful! If you reach for my belly I’ll grab your arm and bite it because I think we’re playfighting!
Lazily exposing belly - still attacks when touched Does not mean: tricked you again! Actually means: I’m showing you my belly because I trust you. Please don’t break that trust by invading my personal space. I might accept a belly rub if I’m not ticklish and I know you well. Snapping at you while being pet Does not mean: I suddenly decided I dislike you! Actually means: You’re petting me in a way that gives me too much restless energy. Please focus on petting my head and shoulders instead of stroking the full length of my back next time.
Is in the same room but makes no attempt to interact Does not mean: I’m ignoring you Actually means: We’re hanging out! I’m being respectful by giving you space while still enjoying your company. Slapping/scratching your hand when you try to pet them Does not mean: I hate you! Actually means: You’ve failed to establish that we’re not playing, or the way you’re approaching me scares me. Be calmer, speak more gently, make eye-contact and blink slowly at me before you try again.
Person: I think your spirit animal is a cat
Me: Why
Person: Well...
-Hates people waking me up, no matter the reason
-Randomly slaps people
-Hisses when grumpy
-Has a LITERAL box collection
-Will lay in the same position for hours
-Stares into the void
-Meows randomly
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Hi hi hi hi hi bomking my face on you like a small cat. Hello. Hi
Near the foot of the bed was a small square table, on which stood a dish of oranges and a carafe of water. As we passed it, Holmes, to my unutterable astonishment, leaned over in front of me and deliberately knocked the whole thing over.
"The Illustrated Sherlock Holmes Treasury" - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sylvester…this is not what i meant when I said I was making you cat food…
I…don’t think that’s possible right now…
Say hooman, will my cute face convince you to open up another can for me? It’s been 1 hour since I last ate.
Sincerely Sylvester,
(p.s. I promise I won’t tell the rest of my family)
Cleopatra & Sylvester in the window 😌🤍
Everyday when I wake up and open my door, Sylvester is at my door staring at me like this lol
Cleopatra, must you watch me go to the bathroom? Sylvester, you’re not slick either back there lol
What’s got you all big eyed CupCup? 👀
Sylvester “Bro, can you believe she’s feeding those outdoor cats OUR food?”
Egypt: “We’ve got to get rid of them somehow bro, before they steal our human.”
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WHY is she so obsessed with watching him eat???
*toy story woody voice* There's a cat in my bag!