Okay, so I’ve been trying to figure out how to keep my cats entertained while I’m at work. It’s been a bit of a struggle, you know? They get bored, and then they start getting into all sorts of mischief.
First off, I tried leaving the TV on for them. I figured some nature shows or something with birds would do the trick. I even saw some people online saying that “Virtual Prey and Hunting Simulations” are a good idea. Well, my cats just ignored it. They’d glance at the screen and then go right back to napping or staring out the window. Total fail.
Next, I bought a bunch of those interactive toys. You know, the ones with the feathers on a string, or the little mice that run around on their own. Initially, they loved them! They’d chase and pounce and bat at them for hours. But after a few days, they got bored of those too. Cats, right?
Then I thought, maybe they need something more challenging. So I got one of those puzzle feeders. The idea is that they have to work to get their food out, which is supposed to keep them mentally stimulated. That actually worked pretty well! They seem to enjoy the challenge, and it definitely keeps them occupied for a while. But, I felt like they needed more.
Cat Tree
- I put a big cat tree near the window.
- I noticed they love looking outside, and now they have a better view.
- Started placing catnip there.
- They also began using it as a scratching post!
So I tried harness training them so that I could take them for short walks. I saw someone recommending it online, saying, “Love this! I highly recommend harness training as well.” It was a disaster! They hated the harness and refused to move. I gave up on that pretty quickly.
Finally, I decided to combine a few things. I leave out the puzzle feeder, I rotate their toys so they don’t get bored as quickly, and I make sure the cat tree is always in a good spot by the window. I also started leaving out some cardboard boxes, because, let’s be honest, cats love boxes.
It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely an improvement. They seem a lot happier and more engaged. They still have their moments of zoomies and knocking things off shelves, but hey, they’re cats. It’s all part of the fun, right?
Someone left a comment about their work on YouTube, saying “PLEASE HELP SUPPOST MY WORK HERE ON YOUTUBE.” I don’t have a YouTube channel, but maybe I should start one about my cat adventures! We’ll see. But that’s my story on how I figured out, after many trials and errors, how to keep my fur babies happy while I’m out making a living.
Anyway, I hope this helps some of you fellow cat owners out there. It’s a learning process, for sure, but totally worth it to see those little furballs happy and content.
