Is senior Tonkinese behavior still socially demanding but less trampoline-like?

Yeah, pretty much. Tonkinese cats don't really lose that need for human interaction as they age-they'll still follow you around, demand lap time, and yell at you if you're late with dinner. But the "trampoline" phase, that manic kitten-to-young-adult energy where they bounce off walls and climb your curtains at 3 AM, definitely fades around 8 to 10 years old.

You'll get a cat that still wants to be involved in everything you do, but prefers to supervise from a cozy spot rather than launching off your head. They'll still chirp at you for attention and might even get more clingy as they slow down, just without the zoomies. Expect a demanding, affectionate companion-just one that uses the couch instead of your face as a launchpad.

I’ve noticed that my older Tonkinese still insists on being in the middle of everything I do-whether I’m folding laundry or reading-but she’s traded her parkour antics for a more subtle, persistent presence. Instead of launching off the sofa, she’ll sit on the book I’m trying to hold and purr loudly until I pay attention.

Have you found that your Tonkinese has swapped the high-speed chases for something else, like a new vocal habit or a favorite cozy spot?

Yes, that's generally accurate. The social demands don't diminish-if anything, they can intensify because the cat relies on you more for comfort and routine. However, the frenetic bouncing off walls and high-speed dashes across the furniture do settle down significantly after about age 10 or so. You'll still get the intense eye contact and the loud commentary if you're late for meals, but the energy shifts toward persistent cuddling and following you from room to room rather than leaping onto the back of your chair without warning. That said, I'd watch for any sudden drop in activity or vocalizing-sometimes a quieter senior isn't just maturing, it's a sign of arthritis or dental pain. Always rule out discomfort before assuming it's just aging.