Day - 3; Task - Laundry
Subject is folding the last of six loads of laundry, during which time C.A.T. has alternately ignored T.H. completely or woven between her legs to distract T.H. while walking with armloads of towels and sheets. So far, T.H. response is generally coos and sidestepping actions. While not terribly entertaining, this does provide both T.H. and C.A.T. physical contact and voice communication. No evidence of intelligence beyond minimal level.
With the last load of towels placed on sofa, C.A.T. propels his body into the pile, rolling and purring to attract the attention of T.H. Response of picking up C.A.T. and relocating him to the floor is unacceptable. C.A.T. offers a second chance by lying among the folded towels which TH.. has carefully placed on the table. Again, T.H. responds poorly by picking up C.A.T. and placing him on the floor. C.A.T. offers another chance for redemption, once again lying on the table among the folded towels, carefully placing himself so each pile is touched by some part of his body. T.H. again responds poorly, this time by trying to pet C.A.T. while cooing words that sound negative.
Clearly T.H. is not understanding the purpose of this exercise. C.A.T. communicates that these responses are unacceptable with use of claws and teeth. T.H. leaves room temporarily, and returns to laundry folding a few minutes later. C.A.T. notes presence of white wrappings on hand of T.H. C.A.T. feels his message has been received and leaves T.H. for the outdoors where he can test and evaluate large white birds in the yard.
