13/08/2025
Some fab tips caring for our furbabies so many adopt or get kittens and maybe dont think about the mental stimulation they all need, giving them space on their terms, cats aren't like dogs you can choose.to love cuddle overwhelm play at your wim as dogs love to. Cats I find of over 25 years experience are like us, get up in our face and well respond, demand our time and force us to do things others want, cuddle, play, hold us and invade our space imagine how you would feel, then think twice with meow furbaby especially when you first adopt or foster. Give them time, space and patience and let them lead the pace they are happy with. Spend time with them in small amounts and talk to them gently, comforting them, encouraging engagement, playtime is always a great distraction, a piece of string enticing their natural hunting skills, relaxes them if they engage then you can build on the foundations.
I miss my Ellie so much and Jake and his sister Tinker, all 3 totally different in characters, Jakes personality changed majorly after losing his sister to a hit and run outside our home but he did become a more loving boy as his sister did rule the roost. Adopting a senior in Ellie age 9.5, choosing her online but then meeting how she chose me as her furmummy and the bond we had for the next 9.5 years until Ellie was an incredible 19 yrs and 3mths old but fell ill suddenly. It was so incredible and pure love, no comparison just different and I loved Jake my child I never had but he was a daddys boy before losing his sister then his daddy leaving and Jake and I became so bonded it was us against the world until he was 13 suddenly falling ill with lymphoma of the liver was heartbreaking as I thought he would live to an old age, besides urinary stones repeatedly wity blockage and having emergency surgery when we lived in Spain, as vet said 'we make him girl'
Our hearts expand to love more as my BFF said when I fell in love with Ellie after losing Jake.
Dont always think what you want in a pet but also what they need from you as their pawrent π«Άπ»πππ»πΎ
Cats might seem like theyβve got it all figured out, but even the most independent felines need a little help from us to stay content.
Here are some easy (and fun!) ways to boost your catβs happiness:
π§Ά Play every day! Short, playful sessions with toys that move like prey keep those natural instincts sharp β and itβs a great bonding time too.
π Think upwards: cat trees, shelves, and window perches let them explore the world from on high.
π¦ Hide and seek: boxes, tunnels, and cosy hideaways give cats safe spaces to relax and recharge.
πͺ Mix it up: rotate toys to keep things fresh and exciting β it stops boredom in its tracks!
π€² Give them choice: let your cat decide when itβs cuddle time; theyβll love you even more for it.
Whatβs your catβs favourite thing to do? Share in the comments below to inspire another moggy owner.