Sure, your cat only likes you because you feed it, you're just a handy source of food for them! Isn't that what people like to say about cats? And, consequently, it follows that in order to make a cat like you, you have to use food. So, a way to a cat's heart is through their stomach. Of course, I'm not going to deny that food matters in these matters; it does, and it's always the first thing I recommend the cat adopters do when they get home with their new feline family members - feed the newcomers. Because it's a good start. But I also believe that while food fosters a dependency, play creates a relationship. And isn't that what we all want from our pets, ultimately? So, in this post I would like to look at some aspects of play that I have found useful for different occasions or situations and how it can help build trust and intimacy. Kittens start to play with each other and their mother (if she lets them;) at around 3 weeks of age. Sure, they are still ...