mrspunkysmom
02-10-2007, 02:34 PM
I just thought I would comment on today's Feb. 10 COTD - (http://catoftheday.com/archive/2007/February/10.html) see also Sammy's Thread (http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=121766) - pushing the food bowl . He probably made it fall once and decided the mess was not worth it. Rather than freak out, he learned from the experience. (The NERD in me is always observing these things.)
It is my opinion that cats (and dogs, too?) are at a critical point in their evolution. They are learning new behaviors and adapting in ways that is not dictated by instinct. They are thinking. Much of this comes from association with us. These adaptions range from interesting food choices to learning new behaviors and tasks such as eating with their front paws, opening doors, etc. Spunky will wait until I get out the step stool so that he can climb easier.
Anne
It is my opinion that cats (and dogs, too?) are at a critical point in their evolution. They are learning new behaviors and adapting in ways that is not dictated by instinct. They are thinking. Much of this comes from association with us. These adaptions range from interesting food choices to learning new behaviors and tasks such as eating with their front paws, opening doors, etc. Spunky will wait until I get out the step stool so that he can climb easier.
Anne