Loving Cats

Having cats as pets is not for everybody, it’s actually an acquired taste. Cat lovers are either brought up with the feline mentality, or were simply born with the feline gene. My friend Shawn Umsted is so into cats he probably belongs to both categories, he can literally read kitties’ minds. He seemed to understand the feelings and innermost thoughts of these furry creatures!

If you have no idea about cats but would want to adopt or take care of one, here are a few tips on understanding these adorable creatures. Always bear in mind that cats are very independent. They love and need their humans, but not all the time. A cat is not like a dog and won't always shower you with attention.

Understand how cats behave. When a cat is afraid, it will run and hide under a table. By not forcing yourself on a cat, you are helping to prevent a feeling of anxiety that it would eventually associate with you. Let him come to you in its own time. It will get curious enough to investigate, and by being gentle and quiet around it you will set it at ease.

Cats can act crazy and weird, sometimes. Most cats have periods of time that they feel they must dart from one place to another very quickly. As long as you are aware that this happens occasionally, you won't get freaked out by this erratic behavior.

Discover your cat’s personality. Just as with any other animal, not every cat conforms to what we think all cats should be. Some will have a wilder side than others, and some will be the type to sleep the normal 20 hours per day.

Cats are clean creatures and they enjoy clean environments. Make sure that their litter boxes and feeding spaces are always spic-and-span.

Learn the basics in cat speak. Interpreting what cats are saying with body language can lead you to love cats. When your cat swats at everything, it wants to play. When its ears are perked up and his tail is twitching excitedly he may want to play or get attention.