Extra-Added Kitty Value

The Catalyst Council’s Happy Cat Month is nearing its end, and for the last days they are focusing on your “Happy Valued Cat.” They want humans to find ways to show their cats they are valued, so I thought I would create a list of my own. Let’s see…

Bring home more organic chicken hearts!
Pull out the Neko Birbug every time I ask!
Buy me that cool cat tree I was asking for at PetSmart!

Oh, wait a minute… I guess those are all just about me! You kitties were probably hoping I would come up with a list you could give your humans so they can show you how much they value you! But you know what? I can’t write that list because it is different for every cat and every kitty family. We all have our own likes, dislikes and relationships with our humans, and if your human is going to give you something from the heart (like, um, a new cat tree…), it has to be something she knows is special to you.

One thing all humans can give their cats to show how valued they are is time. Too often, humans take cats for granted. Cats are just there and they don’t pay anywhere near enough attention to them, much less spend quality time playing with them, petting them, or just hanging out together. If every human would make it a routine to spend just ten more minutes a day with their cat, it would create miracles in their relationships. And I am not exaggerating.

I also want to say that more kitties have adventure in their souls than their humans realize. I’m fortunate to have the chance to go places and have fun, but unless you have made the effort to see if your cat would enjoy doing the same thing, you can’t say for sure she wouldn’t! Sometimes even an older cat can learn that new experiences are something awesome. You won’t know unless you give it a try.

Every month, really, is Happy Cat Month! So kitties, tell me, in your wildest dreams what could your human do to really make you happy? Let’s all share!
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