my cat tilly, is like a dog you throw a ball or toy she runs after it and brings it back to you, and wont stop crying until you throw it again why is this. sensible answers only please
2007-01-12 21:28:52 · 14 answers · asked by rachel c 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
That my friend is the coolest cat I've ever heard of!! Definite keeper.
2007-01-12 21:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a cat that has access to live prey, you've undoubtedly had the experience of coming across one of the tidbits in your garage or on your doorstep. Half-eaten or whole, this little carcass was, most likely, not on your "wish list".
According to Desmond Morris in his book, Catwatching, you must see yourself as your cat sees you-- helpless, an incompetent hunter who needs the help of an experienced provider.
The cats that most commonly bring home prey as gifts for their owners are spayed females. It is believed that they are redirecting their instincts to bring food home for their kittens to their human companions. Under natural conditions, a mother cat introduces her kittens to prey very gradually. At first she brings home dead prey and eats it in front of them. Next she brings home live prey and shows them how to subdue and kill it. After many lessons, the kittens will have acquired the necessary skills to leave the nest and get their own meals.
Humans are not willing students and generally show no gratitude for the lesson this dedicated little teacher is trying to impart. Instead of reacting with repulsion and anger, the more appropriate response would be one of praise and compliments. Later, the gift can be quietly disposed of (or, if possible, it can be resuscitated and freed). Cats confined to the indoors often substitute toys for prey. Pay attention! This is a special gift from a special friend.
2007-01-12 23:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by breezyburgee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats are just like that, with more engaging personalities than the average cat. I have one who insists on shaking hands with every visitor who comes up to the house, and he loves to ride in the back of the truck. Maybe Tilly just enjoys the game and has learned how to get you to keep playing it with her.
2007-01-12 21:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jadalina 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What's wrong with that? She just likes to play too. I think all cats are all unique and unpredictable. That is one of the things I like most about them. I have had several cats over the years, and I honestly cannot say any two were alike. I hope you like to play with her, it would be a shame if it annoys you.
If it does, maybe you and Strobel10 can trade cats.LOL
2007-01-12 22:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by CAT LADY LOO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lucky, I would love to have a cat that fetches. I have two - they just lay there all day and only will play when I bring out the nip
2007-01-12 21:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by DrMikeonCall 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is so cute! I've seen videos on YouTube of other kitties who love to fetch too. My colleagues cats who she brings to work here with us loves to fetch paper balls or hair scrunchies. It's so fun for us to play with them.
2007-01-12 22:43:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont see whats wrong with that . . . she probably just likes to play, you know how cat play with yarn balls, its kinda the same thing, she just enjoys to chase to get to the ball she plays with . . .
2007-01-12 21:31:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she sounds like a cool little cat..... they do some strange things, i had a cat that had the coolest personality... so cheeky... whenever i would pick her up & hold her like a baby she would go to sleep...!! every time!! soo cute..!!
2007-01-12 21:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by ☆Angel☆© 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some cats are like that like on a show a goat was like a DOG!
You have nothing to worry about!
2007-01-12 21:33:53 · answer #9 · answered by Gina B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hahahahahahahahahahahi
may b becos of the influence of the dog next door
2007-01-12 21:33:03 · answer #10 · answered by darius 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋