Yes, cats choose us, and not us to them. They may have had - or have - a human family, but if they don't feel comfortable living with it at the slightest opportunity, they will walk out the door or window and not return.
But how is it possible? To understand it, we will tell you how cats choose their owners.
The pillars of cat-human friendship
In the same way that we choose our friends for their character, behavior and hobbies, the cat does the same with humans. He knows, just by looking at us, what we really are. For this reason it is very important that, when you want to adopt one, you spend a while with several since it will be much easier for you to recognize your new four-legged friend.
Once at home, mutual respect and trust are essential for the affective relationship to prosper. In this sense, we can already be giving him the best food and the best toys that if we do not dedicate time to him, we do not give him his space or we give him affection, the least expected day he will leave home.
Avoid excesses
The cat can establish a strong bond with one or more people, which is very beautiful and must be taken care of so that it does not break. But just as important as giving him affection is not giving him excessive affection; namely, not force him to accept the caresses that we give him if he does not want to otherwise we would lose your trust. And it can take a lot to get it back.
Therefore, you have to know where your limits are and always keep them in mind. To understand, Click here and you will know how to interpret their body language. From then on, you will see how your friendship with your furry will strengthen.
Cats are very special, so much so that, more than as owners or owners, they see us as potential friends. Let's not fail them.
How many owners does a cat have?
The answer may surprise you, but it is ... none. The word "owner" means a person who owns something. It is true that if you look it up in any dictionary it comes up as an example »the owner of the dog», or »the owner of the cat», but it is wrong, because »thing» is any inanimate, lifeless object. And we all know that animals are living beings.
Therefore, no cat has an owner, no owner, or boss; what he has is FAMILY, friends, people and / or other animals with whom it maintains a mutually beneficial relationship.
Can you have a special connection with cats?
Of course yes. If you are a person who takes the time to understand their body language, to respect them, to take care of them as they deserve, I am convinced that sooner or later you will establish a very beautiful friendship with them.
But I will also tell you that there are cats that are special. A well-known feline therapist calls them "cats-bond», Because the bond that is created with them is so strong, so pure, and so beautiful that coexistence is wonderful.
All felines are magnificent, however, there are a few that just by looking at you know what you think, or what you need. They are animals that try to spend a lot of time by your side, that greet you or that approach you with happiness drawn on their faces when you return. Who sleep next to you. In short, what they are loved ones who steal your soul, literally speaking 🙂.
This connection you don't have to look for it. I mean, you cannot expect that with a minimum of care or with always giving them their favorite food you will get, because it is not like that. This is something that just happens. And when that happens, you will know, because you will not imagine life without that cat (and that will be when you will have no choice but to do important emotional work because, unfortunately, the life expectancy of felines is shorter than ours, and firing them is a horrible experience).
Do cats miss their owners (or better, family)?
Grief in cats has not been studied much yet, but anyone who has suffered a separation or to whom a loved one has died will know that felines can have a sad time, staying a bit isolated and / or not wanting to eat too much.
There are several videos on YouTube that show that cats ... well, that they are not nearly as independent as they have led us to believe. And this is one of them:
Do cats recognize people?
The ones you love and see every day, yes. The reason is because we all have our own body odor. When living with cats, what they do is rub against our legs, arms, etc. mixing their scent with ours ... and vice versa (ours with yours).
In this way, they 'mark' us, they 'label' us as their family, friends or acquaintances depending on the frequency with which we go to see them and the relationship we have with them.
How is the personality of the woman who lives with cats?
There has been a lot of talk on the Internet about the subject, that women tend to have a better relationship with cats than men. Well, I am a participant in Facebook groups who love these animals, and yes it is true that I see that there are more women. The question is why?
Dogs have been with humans for a long time, about ten thousand years. And men have always tended to be in charge of hunting, so they took the dogs with them. Women, on the other hand, tend to be more independent.
But the truth is that there is much more. If we compare the history of cats and that of women, we will quickly realize that both have followed a very similar path.Both have been adored, but also mistreated, persecuted and burned
Cats are associated with independence. It is said of them that they do what they want and when they want. That they are elegant and agile. How do women? Well, it may be, but that does not mean that there are not cats that adore their human man 😉.
I hope it has been of interest to you.
We are glad to know that it has been useful to you. Greetings 🙂
I have had 18 cats in my life. They have lived for 18 years and I have established that bond that you mention. Their death is very hard, but it is the only upset they have given me.
They have made me very happy.