The mice will play. But what happens when the people are away? Do the cats play? Around here, all signs point to yes.
We have found that we can leave Lawson and Maddy unattended for about 3 nights - that is, we can leave enough dry food and a clean litter box and they are fine. Upwards of that, though, we have a lady come in and refresh their food bowls and attend to their box every few days. But what actually goes on when they are on their own? And do they have a sense of time?
Addressing the last question first, I have researched this online and never gotten a firm answer. Can my kitties tell the difference between when I go to the grocery store for a few hours and when I go to the Mountains for 10 days? Judging from their behavior, Lawson has some sense of time and Maddy has none. Lawson associates suitcases with departure, and also sulks for awhile upon my return. One of his favorite acts after I get back from a long absence is to come over to me, but when I try to pet him, backs off a few feet, just to let me know he is not pleased. He does this a few times before he deigns to allow me to resume petting him. Maddy seems oblivious to both departures and arrivals.
Except....last night, Maddy was everywhere she was NOT supposed to be. I'd look over and she would be walking across the top of my dresser, or sitting on top of the television set, and worse - scratching my newly recovered sofa. All of these behaviors get her yelled at mightily when I'm around. I wonder if she is just partying like a teenager when there is no one keeping an eye on her. It seems to take her awhile to remember that the sheriff is back in town.
Nope...all I know is that cats are able to be in one place at a time.
Posted by: dog training books | July 22, 2011 at 05:45 AM