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About this type
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Shooting Star
When inspiration strikes, there’s no stopping me.
One moment this cat is lying quietly, the next they dart off after a sudden idea. Even the family can’t tell what set them off. They’re experts at inventing games that make sense to no one but themselves.
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- EFriendlyHappy AloneI
- SOld HabitsCuriousN
- TCool CatCuddle BugF
- JClockworkFree SpiritP
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Sound familiar?
- Starts chasing their own tail and spins in circles
- Paces back and forth with a deep-in-thought look
- Gets hooked on odd things like slippers or shoelaces
Favorite game
Chasing a string that zigzags unpredictably across the floor
Tips for bonding
When they start some strange new game, play along with it. Once they feel understood, they’ll come even closer.
What Shooting Star cats are like
Shooting Star cats like time to themselves, are drawn to anything new, follow their own interests rather than seeking affection, and move with the mood of the day. On the four Cat MBTI axes they come out Happy Alone, Curious, Cool Cat and Free Spirit.
One moment they're lying quietly, and the next they leap up and race off. Even the family can't tell what set them off. Like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, they move fast when inspiration strikes, and the burst never lasts long. Inventing games that make no sense to anyone else is one of their talents.
Typical habits
The moment a Shooting Star cat notices their own tail, they may start chasing it and spinning in circles. Pacing back and forth with a look that says they're deep in thought is another familiar sight.
They're often more taken with unexpected things, like slippers, shoelaces or the handles of a paper bag, than with toys from the pet store. The games they discover on their own seem far more fun than the ones you set up.
How close they like to be
A Shooting Star cat does care about the family. It's just that on days when their own interests fill their head, coming over to see you gets pushed down the list. Then, in the evening, they may suddenly remember and slip in to sit right beside your lap.
To this cat, the family is an audience for the games they come up with. When they glance back at you after some odd move, it may mean "Did you see that?" Some days they're close and some days they're distant, and that's simply this type's natural rhythm.
Tips for bonding
When they start some strange new game, don't stop them. Play along instead. Games where they can't predict the next move, like a string wiggling unpredictably across the floor, are special favorites.
Once they feel understood, they'll start coming closer. On days they're not in the mood, don't push. Wait for their next spark of inspiration.
You don't need a pile of new toys. Just moving everyday objects around a little gives them plenty to think about.
If you live with a Shooting Star cat
Life with a Shooting Star cat is full of small surprises you never see coming. Accept the puzzling moments as part of who they are, and it all gets a lot more fun.
If they move much less than usual, or seem far more restless, it may be a change in health. When a change worries you, check with your vet. In the meantime, look forward to whatever idea strikes them next.