My Cat, Tiger
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After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to make my first story about my house cat. His name is Tiger. He belongs to the British Shorthair cat breed.
We named him this way because he somewhat resembles a tiger. He is white in color with gray accents here and there.
Tiger also strongly resembled a white stuffed animal that I had won at the fair.
I think he knows what the word “tiger” means, especially after I took a photo of him together with my stuffed toy.
This also becomes apparent when he plays, because that’s when his hunting instinct comes out and it almost looks as if he is training.
He has many toys and a scratching post, but the toys that really stand out are the mouse toys.
Breeders in England developed this sturdy, stocky cat in the late 19th century to achieve specific coat colors and patterns. By crossing them with Persians, British Shorthairs gained more body volume and a larger head. As a result of those crosses, long-haired kittens are occasionally born. Most British Shorthair breeders see these as a legacy from the past and sell them as pets.
Tiger quickly found his place at home.
He immediately knew how to use the litter box, where his food was, how to play with toys, and how to communicate with us.
He also pays close attention to his hygiene by licking his white coat clean.
In the summer, Tiger enjoys going outside. He likes spending time with his friends, and occasionally he gets into a fight.
Because of him, I’ve learned that I’m more of a cat person than a dog person.
They say that pets often start to resemble their owners, and in my case that’s true.
I notice that Tiger has less and less energy and enjoys sleeping in and eating.
In the beginning, I taught him that he has his own food and isn’t allowed on the table during meals. He has now made peace with that.
He prefers doing activities with my mother rather than with me. It seems that he does not miss his cat family.
Sometimes there has been a miscommunication;
for example, when he scratched the soil out of a plant pot.
I now know that this is his way of asking me to clean his litter box.
My cat doesn’t know what “pointing” means, which sometimes leads to funny moments.
The most difficult moment with my pet was when the veterinarian treated his reproductive organs. This means he cannot have children. I even asked the vet whether this process could be reversed later, but it could not.
All in all, I am very happy with the decision to get a pet. You don’t know what you’re missing.
Why Cats Are So Cool
First of all, cats are independent. They know exactly what they want and don’t let anyone force them into anything. A cat chooses for itself when it wants attention and when it doesn’t.
In addition, cats are surprisingly brave. New sounds or unfamiliar situations are first calmly observed. They don’t react in panic, but analyze what is happening. That calm, alert behavior makes cats impressive and cool.
Their movements also contribute to this image. Cats move smoothly and in a controlled manner, as if everything takes no effort. Even when they play or jump, it looks elegant. They don’t waste energy and always seem to stay in control.
Finally, cats have something mysterious about them. They don’t need to show or explain everything. Sometimes they look at you with an expression that suggests they know more than you do. That quiet self-confidence is exactly what makes cats special.
Ancient Egyptians and Cats
Cats were mainly valued for their role as protectors. They kept homes and granaries free of mice and snakes, which was extremely important in a society dependent on food supplies. Their usefulness was soon linked to respect and admiration.
That admiration took on a religious form in the goddess Bastet. She was often depicted as a woman with a cat’s head or as a cat. Bastet symbolized protection, fertility, and domestic happiness. Cats were seen as her earthly representatives and were therefore treated with great care.