by Dolphyn Wisdom

Created on: January 19, 2009

Cats ! Incredible little soft, furry beings who display all the charm and wit of a philosopher coupled with just the right amount of detachment to keep their humans forever interested. Why did kitty climb the drapes? Well ... to get to the top, of course! But, little did you know that at the top of those drapes was the teeniest speck of a flying insect that only kitty could see, and ... hey, kitty was protecting you from the ferocious jaws of death borne upon the flit of a mosquito!

Why do cats do the things they do? One could write for hours just taking that thought into contemplation. Home kitties live a life of leisure. They get to sleep 20 hours out of a day, and wake up ready for a romp, usually at 2 or 3 am in the morning. You may be awakened by whiskers tickling your nose, a cool nose to the cheek, or a playful pat with a paw ..."I'm hungry ... now!" My favorite kitty behavior is of course the "plop in the middle of whatever you are reading" action which equates to ... "you are not paying enough attention to me!" Or, even better, the 'jump up in your lap with a knowing look, then do a quick 180 degree'' action, which means ... "Say .. have you seen THIS today ?" Why thank you, Kitty, I usually see THAT a lot when I sleep with it on my pillow."

Indeed, kitties can be great fun. Ever notice that when friends visit who are not particularly fond of kitties, your kitty goes into all out cuteness routine, mewling sweetly, rubbing up against their pants legs, acting so darling? Don't be fooled by this behavior. They KNOW that their presence is not appreciated so they play it up for all its worth, and when no one is looking will yark a hairball on your guest's jacket or into their purse. Smart kitty!

Best yet is when the neighbors dog gets loose and kitties wage all out war against poochie! "Let's see ... Bob, you run the right flank, while Joey dallies in the rear. This'll give Matty a chance to hustle up the middle right in front of ol' Bozo's kisser and scoot up that tree! Next, Bob'll tip over the trash can, Bozo will investigate and ......" You guessed it ... "Honey ... the neighbor's dog was in the trash again !" I can hear the kitties giggling now!

Then, of course there is always the "broom" game for fun and frolic. The "Broom" game begins when you pick up the broom! Simple, eh? Nooo, not entirely, because this is what signals kitty that it is time for exercise ... not his, yours! You see, kitty takes great pleasure in watching you sweep, and chasing everything

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