Cats are said to recognize up to a hundred words of human speech. I don’t know, I didn’t. But the fact that my representatives of the feline family (and there are three of them now) and I perfectly understand each other is a fact. I am sure that cats are able to show “on the face” no less emotional nuances than dogs. They are just more self-possessed and self-possessed!
Trust, calm. Still, domestic cats descended from wild ones, therefore, subconsciously, they are always ready for any emergency situation. But if the cat trusts its space and owners, it turns into a fur rug and lies relaxed wherever bliss overtook.
“I will do what I want.” Such a special expression in the eyes that appears when “it is impossible, but oh-oh-really want to.” A kind of desperate determination to get forbidden pleasure, and then at least with a slipper in the face.
Independence. Also “I will do what I want”, but with confidence that they will not be scolded for it. “I have rights and use them unlimitedly,” reads the arrogant look.
Curiosity. I would even say curiosity. Inquisitiveness of the mind. Striving for new knowledge, skills and abilities. Satisfied at any cost (see above).
Surprise, amazement. It looks very funny, the main theme of cat memes in Runet. The already round eyes become simply stunned.
Scare A very strong feeling. From the surprise of the cat, he throws it up, transfers it to a meter and puts it back. Or slammed against the wall, depending on which direction it moved.
Contempt… Strong emotions often replace. Like, what is it I was so nervous about nonsense. And it wasn’t me at all. And also, it happens, you call and call a cat, you beg, you appeal to him, you promise to scratch behind the ear and other blessings … and he looks like this. Like, I have other plans, and kisses in the face are not included in them.
A warning. “Eh, eh! I feel good where I am. Don’t look at me. Don’t touch me. No, and I don’t want to eat either. In general, people are the last thing I need now for happiness. “
Discontent. Oh, how clearly it is read on the cat’s face! Any attempt on the free will of a mustachioed individual is punishable by derogatory glances, eloquent movements of the tail and an indignant abusive meow. Bringing to dissatisfaction is easy: just insist on your own. I’m not Kuklachev, so I prefer to leave the beast alone. It doesn’t matter where you sit, you get off there.
“Wow, how angry I am!” In general, manifestations of anger in a loving caressing domestic cat are a rare phenomenon. However, it also happens. The hiss and menacing grin on the mischievous face are sometimes funny, and sometimes seriously frightening. Because it is plush, it is plush, and the claws are the most iron-based … Well, this is if, say, a piece of meat is taken away. Only the fraternal hearts of other cats living together are capable of this, and they get the nuts.
Harm. There are cats with downright congenital harm. Dirtyness is in their blood. One such, for example, in our country house climbed to the top of a tree with freshly grafted branches and methodically broke off all of them. And he also climbed onto the roof of the greenhouse and sighed into the center of each cellophane rectangle, breaking through them and banging down into tender cucumber seedlings … My current pets are extremely rare, but this is pure luck: it is impossible to recognize a future pest in a small kitten.
Willpower. The credo of any self-respecting cat is “I will do what I want”, described above. The stranger is the manifestation of something that cannot be called anything other than willpower. Our Boniface, for example, is fanatical about corn. But once for half an hour (!) I sat over a fragrant ear, waiting for me to share. Although he could have chewed. Mystery. And this is not an isolated case.
Patience… It comes exclusively from love, respect and trust. It is mainly immoderate caresses that have to be tolerated, which for some reason are so loved by the owners. In infancy, my daughter buried herself in the belly of cats, drove them, obediently folded their paws, along the linoleum by the tail … And now she grabs the beast in an armful and tumbles with it to her heart’s content. On the face of the cat all this time, one can read only unlimited patience. Pets stand on ceremony with me less: they endure outpourings of tenderness for a couple of minutes and, delicately wriggling out of their embrace, retreat.
Thoughtfulness. Frequent and mysterious condition. Putting its chin on its front paws, the cat looks somewhere inside itself or sees in the distance worlds invisible to people … It does not react to external stimuli. However, at such a moment you can try to talk to him. His gaze is wise and omniscient, like that of an ancient sphinx …
“Listen carefully!” Oh yeah. It happens. He will listen with lively attention, draw conclusions, demonstrate with his eyes a whole kaleidoscope of confirmation, approval and readiness to follow what has been said. Will do everything in its own way.
“Teaser”. One cat with a chronically protruding tongue earned $ 100 million for its owner on the Internet. The reason for the amusing appearance of the poor fellow, however, is a serious defect in the jaw. We, alas, do not trade in currency, but we look no less ridiculous, while everything is in order with our jaws. This happens in hot summer and often in a dream.
Hope. Oh, those hopeful eyes! At the same time, cats, even hungry and homeless, rarely cause pity with their looks. There is in them, even those begging and pleading, some kind of inner dignity. But try to refuse such eyes!
I demand my own. Cats who consider themselves free from responsibilities are well aware of their rights. And if the time for a meal has come, and the bowls are empty, a confident indignant mum is provided. Especially impatient, while preparing a meal, they sharpen their claws on my feet. Do the same until you wash the used tray. And locked on the balcony, our animals literally pound on the door with their paws.
“I’m a man.” Castration, or, as cat owners exquisitely put it, defaberration of a cat, does not at all take away his macho feeling. Our home trio has a clear hierarchy: who is older, more significant in society, and generally the fastest. Poses of a self-confident cat are able to assure him and everyone around him without exception.
Full buzz. Cats don’t know how to work, but HOW they know how to rest! Here, in fact, there is nothing to add.
Love. The love of a cat is priceless. He does not love wholeheartedly just because you consider yourself his master. No, this is a cat – your master, and only he decides when to come and make you happy with his tenderness and indescribably loving look. The attention of a well-fed cat is doubly invaluable, because then it cannot be suspected of hidden self-interest. He will purr velvety, howl with excess of feelings, bite his fingers and ears, lie down close with his fluffy warm side … He will simply envelop in his adoration, ground all your negatives and nerves, stroke his paw … and again go about his business. He just knows that you have each other, and that’s great!