[CAT] "Pay Attention to Me"

[rfmcdonald]

Blogger and--I'm delighted to say--cat owner Matt Warren has, over at The Long Game, a post up about his cute cat Lexi.



She plays fetch!

As a general rule, cats don’t roll over or come when you call them. Most don’t even hunt anymore. They have long since been repurposed for cuteness. Even in their Egyptian, vermin-hunting heyday, burly Calicoes were rarely seen in the company of hunters. But, every cat comes with an exception. Our cat plays fetch.

I’ve been seated at the computer and engrossed in a game, only to hear the telltale meow. I’ll look down, and see a fluffy pink ball. I then reach down, grab the ball, lean out into the hallway, and throw it. The cat speeds after it, playing with its prey after it sinks its declawed paws into it. I return to the keyboard, only to be interrupted again.

This goes on maybe six or seven times, if you do it right. Perfecting the proper throwing motion is key. You can’t lob something slowly and expect any of her interest. You have to adjust the trajectory. And it’s gotta have the right kick. Lexi is very particular about throwing technique. It is one of the few reasons we were put on this planet.

Speaking from personal experience, fetch-playing cats are a minor pleasure. It's nice to be wanted by them.

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