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I've been living in my town home for about two months, and like any move, the cats have needed time to adjust to the new surroundings. Apple was the first to adjust. And with the many stairs, more rooms to explore, and new furniture to cover in black hair, she has discovered the shadow.

I'm not saying there weren't shadows at my old apartment. It's just she never seemed to notice them until after the move.

When I turn on a light (actually, sunlight works too) she goes crazy, chasing any shadow on the floor. My shadow, her shadow, and even one of the other cat's shadows. Size or shape doesn't seem to sway her opinion.

My boyfriend Bruce has found amusement in waving his hand or fingers in the air, making his shadow much more appealing to Apple. She'll chase it, diving onto the floor after it. There are times he'll stop eating dinner just to play with her.

And there have been times she has run into me or the wall chasing a shadow across the floor.

Possibly the worst: We have a ceiling fan in our bedroom. She'll sit there, her head going in circles. You get the idea.

I'm sure Apple is not the only animal caught chasing that unattainable object. Tell me stories of the funny yet quirky things your pet runs after.