Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga.
Most kittens are wild and energetic, but they grow up quickly, and some reach maturity faster than others. Olga is not very affectionate as a kitten, but she loves to play and gets irritated if I ignore her; even loner needs attention. I didn’t consider him an “old soul” until he entered adulthood and became more independent. He still looks like a young cat but seems smarter than other cats his age.
Olga is less energetic, at least not to any measurable degree, but she goes through phases where she spends more time alone in another room. I didn’t know sometimes cats prefer to be alone until I adopted Olga. My Siamese cat rarely leaves my side unless he’s trying to escape to explore the outdoors or is annoyed by an obnoxious visitor.
Olga stared
It might be unfair to compare her to Olga because she’s a different cat in every way, but I only have two cats, and I think most pet owners judge their pets’ behavior based on past experiences. Olga is braver than my Siamese and only complains when she is hungry. Because he doesn’t meow all the time, his blank stare makes him look more thoughtful and relaxed.
Her unblinking gaze can hypnotize you, and I think hypnotists would have better luck if they used a close-up of Olga’s eyes to put people to sleep. It’s interesting to see how quickly his eyes change under different lighting and emotional states and how this changes his appearance.
Waiting on Windowsill
When he impatiently waits on the windowsill for me to feed him in the afternoon, his pupils are small slits from the sunlight streaming into my room. This is when he looks more like a wise old soul, and this would be the best time for an artist to sculpt a rendition.
He is Russian, but when he is perched on the windowsill, he favors the African wildcat of ancient Egypt. He couldn’t take his eyes off the birdfeeder this morning, but he only focused on me in the afternoon before dinner.
Manipulation and Intelligence
Wisdom and intelligence are difficult to assess in a cat, but wildlife researchers suggest that manipulation is a sign of intelligence in animals. When they studied the squirrels’ foraging habits, they discovered that some pretend to hide nuts when they feel other squirrels are watching them.
Then, they run and hide their snack in another location. Because of their cunning tactics, squirrels are now considered smarter than ever. However, I think cats, like Olga, are more manipulative. He stares at me to provoke and annoy me, and as I’ve discussed in previous articles, he uses harsher measures when the “hungry stare” is ignored.
He hasn’t jumped on my back before but jumps in the bathtub and whines or bangs on the window when he catches me (in his mind) serving dinner. When I tell him it’s time to eat, his pupils dilate, his ears perk up, and he whispers.
He looked even more furious and unlike the calm, wise cat he was minutes before. Olga can be manipulative to get her way, but I think I should be happy that this is a wonderful quality associated with animal intelligence.
