I was going to be a wolf biologist. Now, I'm a household cat biologist.

Cat behavior is less of a known entity. That's why it's so fun.

Cats suit me. I like things that aren't always black and white. In science, you don't always know the answers. It isn't something totally under my control. It's not clear cut. It's mysterious. It's humbling.

You should actively engage your cat at least a couple of times a day with some predator-prey activity, such as chasing foil balls or chasing a feather lure on a stringed pole, to avoid a bored cat. For self-motivated entertainment, there are a variety of soft toys, balls, mice to chase. Cats love to hide and pounce. Give them a box with some random holes cut in it, or a good old paper bag.

The more you handle a kitten, the more social they're going to be.

Really, I don't like to do any household chores. There was a time when I loved to cook, but that was when I wasn't writing books.