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Hi Everyone... I'm not currently having any problems, but wanted to share my cat's "strange" behaviors. Bentley was born a stray, taken to a shelter and I've had him for about 4 months now. He's 10 months old now, an all-black domestic, very active/happy, and healthy. Here's what he does (though I realize some of these things are normal, I just wanted you to get the full picture)....

- Licks me like crazy
- Leaps into my arms when I get home from work and wraps his arms around my neck (Puts a smile on my face every day!)
- Plays fetch like a champ
- Opens up doors (Yeah - he just lets himself into any room he wants!)
- "Buries" or pretends to bury his food every time he's finished eating, almost obsessively
- Loves to play in water - He sticks his head under running water and shakes it around (so cute!) and has actually jumped into the shower with me!
- Howls all morning (super loud!)- Don't know what this is all about, but vet says he's healthy..
- Chirps at birds
- Attacks the phone each and every time it rings, knocks it down, and bats it around (May have gotten this one from me - I tend to yell at the telemarketers calling)

Well... that's about all I can think of for now! I love this little guy, feel so lucky to have him, and think he's pretty unique, but thought I'd check and see if anyone else's cats do these things (or other "strange" things)!

Take Care,
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Rachel and Bentley

He sounds like a wonderful little guy full of personality. I have 21 cats so some of mine do some of those things and others do some other of those things. The only thing I don't have from your list is a water lover. Although I have several who like to play in their water and make messes.
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Tessa Onyx, Foudini, Charlee, Spottie, ShyRaven, Buddy, Tuxie, Widdle Attila Sipowitz, Lizzie, Minnie, ET, Mylo, Penny (We be house cats at last), and Salem, Wicca and Marmalade (We iz also house cats, we guess)and the 5 porch kits also Riley da goggie and Buddha da baby hamster too
Tabitha and Samantha..always in our hearts
A house without cats is like a garden without flowers

Hi There,

Thanks for sharing! Bently sounds like a very happy kitty and he really loves you. You are lucky to have each other

I do have a kitty now who loves to play in water. She will sometimes splash all the water out of a large bowl and enjoys it so much that I just put down a towel to soak it up. She also tends to run to the tub when she hears me turn on the water.

I have had retrieving cats, one of which fetched even into her 18th year! None of my present cats do this, though.

A few of mine "dig to China" in the litterbox and some will "cover up" their food dishes when they are done eating. One of my cats will steal things out of my purse, hide the item for a few days, then it will suddenly appear again. Usually in the middle of the living room.

I am owned by 11 cats so it's very entertaining around here!

Regards,
PHKitkat

Hello.. Thanks for sharing your stories That's so cute that your cat steals your things and returns them! It really must be a lot of fun with all of your cats!
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Rachel and Bentley

It's like living in a 3 ring circus here, all the time!

Lots of fun

PHKitkat

Ha ha! I just had this image of cats flying through the air I imagine it IS fun!!! You'll have to keep me posted on your guys.
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Rachel and Bentley