The domestic cat is a very intelligent, very independent animal. They
only do what they feel like doing, when they feel like doing it. They
will not hesitate to demand whatever they want, be it food, play, or to
be left alone.
Cats have different personalities. Some are the quiet type, while some
meow all the time, some are fussy and very selective about food and
people and some will eat anything and want attention from every person.
Some like to be held and to sit on laps and some are loners and do not
want much to do with people. When a cat wants to get your attention it
will either endlessly meow at you, rub against your leg or follow you
around.
Some cats are smarter than others. Some really seem to be paying
attention to the world around them—watching, listening and taking in all
that is going on as if they really understand it all. Some outdoor cats
have even been known to look both ways before crossing the street. Cats
are capable of all kinds of intelligent and sometimes surprising
behavior.