Vulcan mind-meld with my cat!

Mind-meld: A touch technique that allows a Vulcan to merge his or her mind with the essence of another's mind purely by using specialized contact via fingertip-points.

It can be used in our relationship with our cat companion!! It is not quite the same thing but not far short. Just having a bit of fun.

Cats like to touch us; to make a direct physical connection and we like to do the same thing. When my cat did this to me this morning I thought of Stat Trek and Spock. 

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Cat prefers to lie down close to owner who is at the computer (cute video)

In typical feline behavior, this sweet pointed cat who looks like a Balinese (longhaired Siamese) decides that sleeping or lying down in her bed, where she was placed, is nowhere near as good as lying down between the arms of her human companion while she works at her computer. It is the classic 'domestic cat interfering with computer work' video.

Cat prefers to lie down close to owner who is at the computer (cute video).

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Allow the friendship between cat and person to grow over many years

What I'm going to say is essentially common sense but I do believe that it is worth saying it nonetheless. It comes from first-hand experience, actually. When you adopt a kitten and live with her for the remainder of her life your relationship will change over those 15 to 20 years.

Man loves cat and vice versa. For illustration purposes only. Pic in public domain.

This is because you will change, your circumstances will change and above all the character of your cat companion will change. Of course, it depends upon the inherent character of the cat (and person) and the environment in which they live. But if your cat is a little bit feisty and perhaps a bit standoffish which may concern you slightly then you might expect things to improve over the next 10 years as your cat goes from being a teenager, through to being a youth and then to a middle-aged lady.

It's my experience that a feisty little male cat can become quite mellow in middle-age. I prefer the mellow character. And if you are consistent with the love that you deliver to your cat through excellent care, the bond will deepen between you. There is a reward because your cat will become more attached to you and more often than before seek your attention and enjoy being with you, perhaps lying on your lap or next to you in bed.

The point worth making is that the relationship deepens but the deepening depends upon how the relationship is managed by the person. It is the person who is in charge. Consistency in excellent caretaking with plenty of tender loving care will warm the relationship as the years go by.

It will become very beautiful and tender. Both parties will be supported and enjoy the relationship. The lesson is to be patient, very patient and think long-term. Also be consistent and develop those routines and lifestyles which cats like. They need the reassurance of a well developed routine which suits them. It gives them confidence and through confidence they can express their personality more positively and thereby show their love for you.