Hello, I’m Christopher! Learn my introduction to study extra about me and my foolish Russian Blue cat, Olga.
Not like their homeowners, most cats aren’t fascinated by tv, which might be good as a result of the feline weight problems downside could be a lot worse. Some indoor cats don’t get sufficient train, and if they’re glued to the tube as a substitute of chasing catnip mice and racing via their houses, they’ll achieve weight. Olga isn’t too inquisitive about watching TV, however generally she will get irritated by sound results and soundtracks.
Younger Olga’s Braveness
As a kitten, Olga appeared fearless. She wasn’t simply frightened till the 4th of July, and he or she ordinarily ignored the stereo and tv. If I used to be too targeted on a movie, she attacked my ft or climbed to the highest of the chair to smack me within the head. Like many younger cats, Olga solely had two speeds: excessive gear and park (asleep).
Her First Response to TV
After I moved to a brand new home with extra space, she was virtually a yr previous. I arrange a stereo with a robust subwoofer, and the primary film I watched despatched Olga operating for canopy. The amount was too loud, and the MGM lion’s roar made her hop within the air and run underneath the mattress within the different room. She solely reacted to the roar as soon as and decided the sound was not coming from a large, wild cat.
Some animal specialists suggest leaving a TV or stereo on whenever you depart to consolation your pets. Since I’ve by no means filmed Olga when she’s alone in the home, I’m unsure a nature program or 24-hour feed of the world’s largest aviary would assist her separation anxiousness.
Grownup Ambivalence
She doesn’t bat an ear when she hears chicken calls or nature sounds on the tv, which is unusual since she appears confused and irritated when she hears Pink Floyd’s A number of Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Collectively in a Cave and Grooving With a Decide. It’s additionally odd that Olga doesn’t react to the sound of fireworks on tv. She freezes in worry when she hears them going off in my neighborhood, however explosions and gunfire don’t section her once they’re not actual.
Deep Bass Annoyance
Generally, the sound results from films seize her consideration however not often make her run away. She doesn’t just like the sound of the self-destruct siren on the finish of Aliens or the screaming at first of the unique Home on Haunted Hill with Vincent Value. Nevertheless, the one sound that makes her transfer nearer to the speaker and query her sanity is a low, rumbling bass.
David Lynch’s movies typically embrace a protracted rumble to construct suspense or lead as much as a surprising scene, and Olga isn’t keen on his sound results. I’ve to show down the quantity to stop her from clawing up the subwoofer. As for the photographs on the tv, nothing appears to curiosity Olga, whether or not there are songbirds chirping or rodents squeaking. Leaving the TV on might assist some cats when their homeowners depart, however Olga prefers people to flatscreens.
This text is part of Christopher and Olga’s collection.
