Cats are sometimes described as aloof, probably most often by people who don’t have much experience with cats.  There are attention grabbing cats (we’re looking at Umberto and Myrtle), and laid back cats too.   Generalizing from limited experience simply ignores the reality that — like all other animals –cats have individual differences.   Whether you’re looking for tips on bonding with a cat or seeking a compatible forever friend to adopt, learning about “feline-ality” will cultivate your understanding of cat styles and needs.

Recognizing varieties of cat personalities doesn’t mean you’re being anthropomorphic.  It just means you’re paying attention.  Exploring resources in the growing field of feline behavior studies will definitely help you understand your feline friends.  Another perk: making a cat’s life more interesting and satisfying also decreases undesirable behaviors.

Time spent with cats is never wasted.” ~Sigmund Freud

If you live in a one cat household, discovering what generates the most enthusiasm is relatively simple.  First, because you always know who has been knocking what toys all over the place.  Second, some cats may be deterred from playing in a competitive environment (with other cats).  Such factors make finding out individual interests in a multiple cat household a little trickier.  But patience and one on one time will usually reveal which cats prefer which activities, and then you can provide toys and play time to meet their individual needs.