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Feathers for Felines, Episode 2: Videos/cat toys for cats [VHS]

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I judged this video based on my cat's reactions to it, and perhaps my cat is too smart or easily bored. He sat quietly and watched the birdies jumping and hopping, but the only scenes that "turned him on" were the ones where the contrast in the film were quite light/dark, and the birds were flying at a distance, or hopping on the ground. In other words, acting like helpless little victims. He didn't like the large "in your face" shots of the birds. Half way through he napped off. Perhaps the film maker needs to think more like a cat. I've watched my cat look out the window at birds feeding in the grass for over 10 minutes - he was so transfixed. Overall, the birds were cute and colourful but shot for a human audience and not to excite the hunting instinct of a cat.

(See my other reviews of Episode 1 and the Special Edition) My cats love these things- and I'm not talking one or two cats here. We house 41 felines with mixed histories of medical conditions and abuse- and 75% of them voted Bill Hayward the "OsCAT" for his contribution to feline a-mews-ment. Personification aside, these are great entertainment for your pets- and I am coming to think of them also as a therapeutic tool as well. Your cat may not respond as immediately as you would to a Spielberg thriller; you may in fact notice increasing interest as you let the tape play at different times. I find the natural bird/squirrel sounds a nice background noise (Ok, except those geese and the occasional bluejay- LOL)- and totally enjoy the reactions of the cats to the content. Enjoy- or just let your cat enjoy. these are super gifts for that cat-lover in YOUR life. (Yes, you do so know one. At least.) >^..^< PAWS UP!!

I am looking at a photo of 6 cats watching this video. True, the filming quality can be improved (and is improved from Episode One) but this is a decent start. My cats watch regular cable TV anyway, the little couch potatoes - but watching them watch a cat-oriented presentation is a "hoot.!"

Although I could probably produce a video of equal quality by setting a camera up outside, the convenience of someone else editing out the non-feather parts is worth the price. My boys, Sparky and Flash, love it. Flash comes running now whenever any video noise comes from the VCR. Sparky waits until the right one starts. They both head to the TV. Flash is always there first, so he gets the best seat in the house. He won't leave until it's over, no matter how many times he's watched it. I think that's a pretty good review from him.