Feline Ethics: Case Study 3 - Whiskerface Jones

A Study of Feline Moral Dilemmas and Whisker-related Conundrums

Whiskerface Jones is a 7-year-old male cat who weighs 15 pounds and has a fluffy coat that is predominantly white with grey patches. He is known for being a bit of a troublemaker, often knocking over plants and waking his owner from a sound sleep at 4am demanding to be let out.

Case Study 3: Whiskerface is presented with a moral dilemma. His favorite toy, a laser pointer, is now in the possession of his feline nemesis, Mittens. Whiskerface knows that if he attacks Mittens, he will likely get into trouble with his owner. However, if he doesn't attack Mittens, he will be forever known as a wimp in the feline community.

Key Takeaways:

• Aggression is often the result of a lack of understanding in the feline world.
• Whiskerface's decision to attack Mittens was influenced by his desire for social status within the feline community.
• His owner's decision to give him treats for good behavior was an attempt to manipulate his behavior, but ultimately failed.