In the pet world of my home, the Siamese cat Didi is definitely the most distinctive and the one that makes people love and feel “headache” at the same time.
Didi’s voice is incredibly loud. Once its needs are not met or it feels lonely, it will howl loudly. Especially at night, in the dead silence, its voice is as loud as a bell and as shrill as a ghost’s cry, with strong penetrating power. Once, I forgot to refill its cat food, and in the middle of the night, its “protest” instantly filled the entire house, as if it wanted to lift the roof off. That night, the whole family was kept awake, and the next day, everyone had dark circles under their eyes. But the culprit, Didi, looked innocent, as if nothing had happened.
Siamese cats have a very high emotional quotient, and their emotional needs are quite similar to those of dogs. They love to interact with people and desperately desire companionship, and Didi embodies this characteristic to the fullest. For other cats, it’s usually no problem when their owners are on a business trip for three or five days. But for Didi, it’s a different story. As long as I’m away from home for a relatively long time, even just a few hours, I always find it pacing anxiously at the door when I get back. If I have to go on a business trip for work and ask a friend to take care of it, my friend will helplessly tell me that Didi spends the whole day looking for me and keeps crying. Its appearance is both pitiful and heart – wrenching. Its dependence on the owner is like a child relying on their parents, not wanting to be separated for a single moment.
Didi’s appearance is also very unique. Its face is pitch – black, contrasting sharply with its gem – blue eyes. Sometimes, when you turn around casually and suddenly see its “dark – faced ghost” with its narrow pupils staring straight at you, it really gives you a scare. Moreover, Didi is extremely agile and can appear behind you silently. I remember once, I was having a video conference with several colleagues. While I was focused on reporting work, suddenly, there were screams from the other side of the screen. I was confused. When I took a closer look, it turned out that Didi had somehow appeared behind my head. Its dark face and wide – open blue eyes were staring straight at my colleagues on the screen, as if examining these “strangers”, scaring everyone so much that the meeting was interrupted. It was full of drama.
In addition to these, Didi has many other distinct characteristics. It seems to be a “late bloomer” among Siamese cats. Since we live in a hot area in the south, it didn’t go into heat until it was ten months old. Interestingly, this “awakening of love” was triggered by a stray female cat. At that time, Didi, who was usually quiet, kept meowing non – stop, and its eager appearance seemed to be expressing the restlessness in its heart. However, this “love storm” was quickly “nipped in the bud.” On the day it went into heat, we took it for sterilization. Now, Didi has completely let go of “love affairs” and only focuses on enjoying its carefree days of eating and drinking every day.
Didi has excessive energy. Once set free, it immediately transforms into a “parkour master”, dashing around every corner of the house. If it can’t see anyone for a while, it will shout loudly, as if protesting against the owner’s “neglect.” Its clinginess is beyond imagination. Whenever it sees someone lying on the bed, it will run over without hesitation and press heavily on them. Weighing nine pounds, it just happens to press on the heart position. Its “enthusiastic” way of seeking petting often makes people feel both helpless and amused.
There is also an old cat that we have raised for seven years at home. Didi is always eager to play with it. Unfortunately, the age gap makes their “friendship” a bit bumpy. Didi plays without restraint and is very crazy, while the old cat is quite disgusted with this and sometimes “hisses” at it to show dissatisfaction. However, Didi has a big heart and has no jealousy at all. Even if we interact closely with the old cat and play together, it won’t be gloomy but still enjoy itself happily.
Didi’s “foodie” nature is even more remarkable. It is completely non – picky and eats almost everything. Radishes and vegetables are delicious in its eyes. For this reason, my dad jokingly calls it the “little trash,” teasing that it’s the one who “collects trash.” Among all the foods, its favorite is noodles. In order to steal noodles, it always tries every means, so we have to carefully cover all the food. When playing, Didi also makes people love and “fear” it. It often doesn’t know how to control its strength and likes to jump on people suddenly. That unexpected “attack,” coupled with its chubby body, really makes me worry that one day I might be “stepped on flat” by it.
Different from other Siamese cats, Didi is not talkative and doesn’t like to meow. Even when it’s hungry and the cat food isn’t refilled in time, it endures silently and never reminds us by meowing. This sometimes causes me to accidentally forget about it when I’m busy with things. However, Didi has a very irritable temper. Since there are no screens on the windows at home, to prevent it from running away, we have to tie it up at night. But as soon as night comes, Didi is like a wild horse and is extremely difficult to catch. Once caught, it will lose its temper and let out sharp screams, which completely subvert my perception that cats only “meow.”
Although Didi has such “little problems,” in our hearts, it has long become an indispensable member of the family. Its vitality, enthusiasm, gluttony, and irritability make it unique. The days spent with it are filled with laughter, helplessness, and more importantly, full of warmth and happiness. Didi has left a deep mark on our lives in its own way and has become our most precious adorable companion.
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