Pussy was rubbing itself when it became apprehensive of being watched. The watching was quite difficult because the cat's expressions were so rich and full of being and personality. The camera was hard to hold and the shaking is due to trying to contain laughter for the sake of the image.

The backing track was intentionally selected for the cat's expressions. It is the first two thirds of artist and poet Leonard Cohen's track "There ain't no cure for love". (less info)