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what do cats think of people?
Do cats think of their owners? do they think of them as servants?
fellow cats? or mothers? or possibly something completely different? I'm wondering because my cat shows a lot more affection for me than anyone else in the household even if I'm don't always give her food; and it seems that it might be because of how I hold her like a baby, give her attention and sleep in the same bed; infact, she seems to act differently towards different people of the household... does this mean that my cat entitled a somewhat of a "family" role to each and every person of the household? or is it just a simple matter of everyone just being "another cat" ? |
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what do cats think of people?
I think we are their servants. I know my cats are extemely affectionate,
but, it is on their terms. I may be lying on the couch wanting to cuddle, but, if they are not in the mood, then no cuddles. Now, when they want to cuddle, I have to comply as they will find a way onto my lap no matter what I am doing. And you know what, I give in and get into a position where I know they are comfortable even if I am not, lol. Other way around I think and so I've read/heard. Domestic cats retain their kitten like qualities and treat us as providers (mother) for food, heat, water, comfort, stroking (which is comparable to a mother licking it's kitten) and general companionship. Cats who have a really deep bond with the 'parent' will often respond by bringing back presents, which in a cats view, is things like dead mice, birds and other assorted wildlife (my cat once brought home, amongst other things, a full dead coy carp - never did find out where it came from). They leave such presents on the back step or on the lounge floor, completely untouched, apart from being dead. Like any child, cats are good at getting our attention when they want it and completely dismissive when they don't. You can experiment on a cats psychy by how you respond to a cat when it walks into a room. If you try and give it loads of fuss and draw their attention when they walk into a room, they will more than likely not respond, or respond initially and then just walk off. However, if you completely ignore a cat when they enter a room, and avoid any sort of eye contact, the cat will respond by coming up to you, meowing, and trying to grab your attention by rubbing around you until you respond. This is especially so when you've got visitors, which is when the cat is saying 'hey, look at me...and introduce me'. I've noticed with my cat that they can and do often respond to emotion, especially crying, pain and upset. During time of distress, especially for example, the time of death, cats sense something is awry and will respond with more affection and the comforted becomes the comforter. It often amazes me how cats respond to other changes, such as when moving house or even going on holiday. My cat has associated seeing suitcases with going to the cattery, even if I get the cases down from the attic several days before I go away. The cat becomes fairly agitated and spends as much time out as possible. |
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