With a seven – year – old rural cat and a four – month – old Siamese cat at home, the collision of these two distinct personalities has given me a profound understanding of the diversity within the feline world. The Siamese cat, in particular, perfectly lives up to the title of the “dog among cats.” Its various behaviors often leave me in stitches and add a unique touch to my daily life.
When I first met the Siamese cat, its typical seal – point pattern was almost indistinguishable from others of its kind, and even its somewhat “silly and comical” expressions seemed to be a signature feature of Siamese cats. Compared to the elegant and introverted rural cat, the Siamese cat’s personality couldn’t be more different. The rural cat always stays quietly by the side, silently observing everything around. It knows how to read the room, and when I’m tired, it will gently snuggle up to me and lull me to sleep in a tender way. Its high emotional intelligence is incredibly heartwarming. In contrast, the Siamese cat acts like an unrestrained “silly little rascal.”
In terms of diet, the Siamese cat has fully embraced its role as a “food – obsessed feline.” It shows an insatiable enthusiasm for food, making loud noises while eating and drinking, as if loudly proclaiming its intense craving for delicious treats. It has no shame when it comes to food, often jumping onto the table when no one is looking and stealing food right out of the bowl. Its eagerness is both exasperating and hilarious. Its non – picky eating habits are astonishing. Whether it’s chicken, fish, beef, pork liver, or sweet potatoes, as long as it’s placed in front of it, it will gobble everything up without hesitation. It’s so curious that it even wants to taste the chili oil I’m eating. Such audacity is truly beyond words.
The Siamese cat’s boundless energy and intense curiosity make it the life of the party at home. It seems to have an endless reserve of energy, constantly zooming around the house, dashing from the living room to the bedroom and then to the balcony, never slowing down. When strangers visit, while the rural cat hides in a corner and cautiously observes, the Siamese cat fearlessly approaches first, eyeing the newcomers with curiosity, as if eager to explore every nook and cranny of the world. It wears its heart on its sleeve, with no hidden motives. When it’s happy, it wags its tail from side to side just like a dog, and its cheerful demeanor makes it impossible not to want to share in its joy.
Despite its frequent mischief, the Siamese cat is remarkably intelligent. It knows not to scratch me during our interactions, understanding how to interact with its owner appropriately. However, when faced with the allure of food on the dining table, all self – control vanishes. No matter how many times it’s shooed away, it will stubbornly jump back onto the table at the first opportunity, hoping for a taste. Currently, I’m making efforts to educate and correct this behavior, hoping it will gradually break this habit.
Moreover, the Siamese cat has demonstrated astonishing talent in learning certain skills. Skills like opening doors and retrieving items, which are traditionally associated with dogs, don’t seem challenging for it at all. It loves carrying toys around the house, perhaps thinking of itself as a dog in its own world. Watching it grow day by day, constantly revealing its unique personality and skills, I increasingly realize that although this “dog among cats” lacks the elegance and thoughtfulness of the rural cat, it brings endless joy and surprises to my life in its own way. In the days to come, I look forward to creating more interesting stories with it and savoring this one – of – a – kind pleasure of cat – keeping.
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