First-Time Kitty Owner Questions!

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Hi There

First post for a first-time pet owner! I picked up my very first furry friend from the SPCA about 3 months ago. He's a 3yr DMH named Lancelot, and I just ADORE him- I couldn't ask for a better kitten! He's my buddy when I'm at home, but lately I've been worrying if he's doing alright when I'm at work.

See, some days I come home and NONE of his toys have moved. I've bought him several toys, and made a few home-made ones- he doesn't play with boxes, pieces of paper, springs, jingle/crinkle balls or any of that good stuff. Occasionally he will play with straws and sometimes will use his kitty condo. He does love his tiny mice, and the mouse-on-a-string in the doorway, and will chase the laser pointer when I play with him.

He isn't destructive, though every few days WILL do something he's not suppose to to get my attention. I'm wondering if there are some cats that are just content not playing on their own? Or, at 3yrs old, if he's starting to outgrown the 'playing' stage? I may just be convincing myself that if I'm not there to hang out with him he's going to get bored :P

Thanks!!