Mindful Monday – Cute Kitty Quirks

Did your cat come with a quirk? Like humans, dogs, and horses, cats can have quirky things about them—unique trademark habits or abilities or anomalies. Look at the famous Grumpy Cat. Now that’s an unusual, and evidently marketable (exploitable) face. I saw a picture of a two-headed kitten once. Now that’s certainly an oddity—a conversation piece, for sure.

There are cats with unusual markings—a heart-shaped spot, moustache, goatee, eyebrows, etc. Check out this link for some of the most delightful markings you’ve probably ever seen on a cat. http://boredomtherapy.com/unusual-cat-fur-markings/

Some cats have a rather subtle quirk of some sort. Our Lily, for example, has such soft ears that when she washes her face sometimes her ears get bent back and stay that way until we flip them forward the way they’re supposed to be or she does. I’ve never seen a grown cat with ears so flexible—Gumby ears. Cats have very different sleeping preferences. Ever notice that? While some, like my mother’s cat, Smokey, sprawls to sleep, others prefer to sleep undercover—I mean under the covers. I’ve had kittens fall asleep while eating from a bowl. Talk about cute! And some cats find the craziest sleeping positions ever. Want a chuckle this morning? Visit this site showing sleeping cats: https://www.buzzfeed.com/paws/awkward-cat-sleeping-positions

There are cats who figure out ways to use their paws like hands. They open cupboards, pick up kibbles and eat them from their paw, and even drink using their paw.

Some cats are touch-sensitive. They shy away from having their head petted. Some prefer rough petting and some want it gentle. Smokey is a herding cat. He uses his body to move you in the direction he wants you to go—toward his treats. He’ll get in front of you, bump you, and lead you to the spot, then meow for his treats. Yes, he usually scores. How can anyone resist?

What interesting quirks does your cat have? Did he learn it or does it seem to be innate?

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