Actually, given the virtual instantaneity of a young cat’s transition from sleep to full attack mode, being asleep is nothing to be ashamed of. Cats need to conserve energy whenever they can so they have that energy when it counts.
Two of our cats have brought home desperate stray kittens they found in the woods that would not have otherwise survived. (One had been newly slit open from being spayed, ear clipped, which shows good intentions but outright cruelty because the tiny little beggar was completely helpless and not part of the local population. Years later she is still tiny, our beloved little fur-clown who is not allowed outside.) So cats do save lives.
Queen of America over 2 years ago
Can you say ‘selective memory’?
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 2 years ago
He wishes.
cat19632001 over 2 years ago
Mittens the Mighty Upright (Sleeping) Warrior.
cat19632001 over 2 years ago
It fooled the Evil Squirrels every time, didn’t it, Mitty.
prrdh over 2 years ago
Actually, given the virtual instantaneity of a young cat’s transition from sleep to full attack mode, being asleep is nothing to be ashamed of. Cats need to conserve energy whenever they can so they have that energy when it counts.
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
It’s called “sleep-hunting”. At a military academy, I learned to sleep with my eyes open. You don’t learn much but you don’t get demerits. :) :(
fencie over 2 years ago
Two of our cats have brought home desperate stray kittens they found in the woods that would not have otherwise survived. (One had been newly slit open from being spayed, ear clipped, which shows good intentions but outright cruelty because the tiny little beggar was completely helpless and not part of the local population. Years later she is still tiny, our beloved little fur-clown who is not allowed outside.) So cats do save lives.