#35 He Likes To Hunt Leaves
In a world where cats are frequently linked with chasing mice or playing with toys, my feline buddy has found an unusual interest — the chase of leaves. Yes, you read it properly, my cat has a surprising penchant for tracking for and trapping the errant fall leaf that drifts through our home.
Indeed, that is rather beautiful. My cat’s eyes flash with a fresh will as the leaves softly glide by. Their lightning-fast reflexes allow them to pounce, bathe and chase the leaves with a zeal that would have any professional athlete ashamed.
It’s amazing how happy and focused they seem to be stalking and catching their leafy victim. They seem to have hunted and subdued the most elusive of prey, the modest leaf, using a primordial instinct refined over many generations.
Sometimes even presenting the collected leaves to me as a triumphal gift, I can’t help but laugh as I see my cat boldly deliver their latest acquisition. It’s evidence of the limitless imagination and fun our kitties possess, reminding us they are far more than just housemates.
Although my cat’s leaf-hunting activities may not be the most traditional, they surely bring a special and pleasing element to our everyday existence. Especially with regard to the lovable antics of our cherished animal friends, it reminds us that the real delight in life frequently resides in the unexpected and unusual.
