What goes on in a cats mind? Watching our 4 I often wonder why they suddenly get interested in something. Some of the time it is obvious, an insect flying/crawling around, a bird right outside the window (although why cats have an innate interest in birds is another question) but on other occasions they prick their ears up and try to find out what some noise was that was absolutely nothing.
There can be all sorts of noises and bangs outside and they won't take any notice. But then some noise happens and they all take note. Then there is some difference in how the cats react to certain noises. Fudge and Lucy will run a mile once they hear the hoover moving. Fudge will also clear out of the living room like a shot if any booming sound effect in a film or tv program happens.
I think it is Boots who is the most relaxed about sound. There can be a war going on around him and he won't flinch, as long as it doesn't physically disturb him he doesn't give a damn.
Still, all that makes you wonder why they pay attention to some noises and not others. Some of it is instinctual certainly but others seem really random sometimes.
Now if only I can crack the code of cats minds I could move on to my mind and my wifes mind and try and understand those. I think that is a bit of a taller order. I'm sticking to cats.
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