Much of the musings on this blog is from the owner who interprets what he thinks a cat might be saying. Much of what I write for my cat is actually very true, the personality the temperament ect. Most of it, however, is done for entertainment. If you have never had a cat in your life you need to get one. Even if you don't like cats. For the most part I am willing to bet after you have lived with the cat a few weeks(give the cat a fair shake and don't go into it with any preconceived ideas)...you will become an instant "cat lover"...at least of that cat. Cats take on many of there owners personalities. They know when you are coming home from work(this is not just a dog thing). They know when they are to be fed, when they are going to sleep. They are very ritualistic, which probably is the thing that ultimately endures us to cats since humans, though they might not admit it, are very ritualistic. As I've said before on this blog cats don't like change, try to ease into something new with it, although sometimes you just have to impose your will...remember as much as they would like to thing(possibly rightfully so) YOU are the higher species here. A co-worker of mine recently came into having a cat, she never liked them said "they don't have personalities" she came to find out they have personalities to die for and now loves cats. Sometimes it's hard to read them though. If you have ever been around dogs you probably know that when they curl up and act sappy they are wanting affection...this same technique isn't really the case for cats...it's a defensive stance they do when they fell threatened, although ultimately I think it can be done in an affectionate way depending on how you respond to it. Cats don't like clutter so get used to keeping a orderly, clean home unless you want an unhappy cat. This has been a good thing for me as I tend to be a lazy person. Some people think cats are boring, completely solitary animals...not true. They love to be around you, they might not like to be smothered with affection like dogs but they like to be with you(at least for periods of time). That is one of the best thing I love about ShowLow, he is a constant companion someone I can talk to and for the most part(LOL) won't talk back or be judgemental. Recently he has taken to just laying next to where my computer desk is and taking in whatever I am doing. btw...another thing cats love is being involved in what you are doing, whether it's sorting clothes for the laundry or folding them...be tolerant of this, it's a good way to bond with your cat. Patience is a virtue in any walk of life but especially when living with a cat. If your cat isn't felling up to doing anything or being with you one day they will find a hiding place and NOTHING you do, know treats nada will make them leave there spot. They are very determined animals....probably there instinct to survive that makes them this way. Before ShowLow adopted me I was a very impatient person quick to bad tempers and yelling, cussing(mostly in my private home). Since ShowLow that part of myself(Thank God) has mostly died off. I actually fell awkward yelling or cussing around him as if he was a child(though I certainly wouldn't consider treating him as if he was one). So I am blessed to have had the privileged of spending close to the last two years(it will be two years June 14) with my friend ShowLow. As I end this commentary Show as I often call him just came in to say "hi" or something else. I guess I'll find out what he wants or doesn't want soon. :)
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