Research Claims Your Cat Thinks You’re Just Another (Big!) Cat - Polidicks

[QUOTE=imptastick;43560244]I have always suspected this, the way my cat pushes his head against mine when we are chilling is exactly the same way he greets other cats he likes. The argument of why the author prefers dogs over cats, is exactly why I am not a big fan of pet dogs. Why would you want a pet that is that needy?[/QUOTE] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJFp272w9u8[/media]

[QUOTE=sloppy_joes;43560087][video=youtube;AEepVLQjDt8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEepVLQjDt8[/video][/QUOTE] I think this really depends on the cat. Our cat will roll on the floor and purr if she hasn't seen anybody for more than 30 minutes. And if she can't find somebody she will start to meow.

The newest member of my house, Bobo, actually like to think sometimes that hes one of the nieces or nephews and will sit with them at the table during snacktime, eating grapes and cheese. [t]https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1601339_10152111616175772_1215631871_n.jpg[/t] also hes adorable

[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;43563002]The newest member of my house, Bobo, actually like to think sometimes that hes one of the nieces or nephews and will sit with them at the table during snacktime, eating grapes and cheese. [t]https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1601339_10152111616175772_1215631871_n.jpg[/t] also hes adorable[/QUOTE]Cats have such a wide and diverse range of personalities and people who have never had a cat before or who are bad cat owners tend to miss that.

I have a huge tomcat and he treats everyone in my family differently. He plays with my mom, baws and bites her a lot but never with his claws out or by biting down into her arm, just playfully careful not to leave any marks. He uses me for cuddles, lets me pick him up and hold him, jumps on my lap when I'm working and drools from petting and my dad is the food guy.

When my brother or I play piano, my cat will judge us. If he likes it, he hops on the keys and plays too. If not... well, cover your nose, because a smell that would impress Satan himself will come from the litterbox in the room next to the piano. He also likes to prank us, and it's hilariously evil. For a few minutes, he'll purr at us while we're busy/distracted and mindlessly petting him on the head, then slip out of sight for a few moments. Before we even realize what's happening, he's lulled us into petting his now soaking wet head. It's disgustingly adorable.

4 cats, they all are adorable in their own way but one is terrified of everything that moves the other one can instantly identify what a cleaning implement is and hiss at it. like seriously brought home a brand new vacume and she already knew what it was before I pulled it out of the box [editline]16th January 2014[/editline] my cat though is like an alarm clock mewing at me at 8am every morning

My cat is pretty attached to me as well. Sure she doesn't show it the same way like a dog, but when I'm on vacation for a week or more she will spend most of her time sleeping on my bed instead of somewhere else like normal. The second I return home she comes and meows and meows craving attention and affection, then a little later returns to sleeping somewhere else in the house instead of on my bed. When I'm gone for a while is the only time she ever sleeps on my bed.

[QUOTE=RenegadeCop;43561028]Cats are not worth the "litter box smell" your house gets.[/QUOTE] still better than dog stench

[QUOTE=Tengil;43561791]The article is bullshit. Cats have an enormous attachment to its owners. They just don't show it in the same way humans and dogs do. As an owner of 3 cats and ive had 6 cats over the years i can assure you that cats have strong emotions for their owners. Treat a cat well and with respect, the cat will love you back. Treat a cat badly and it won't give a shit about anything. About 5 years ago one of my cats disapeared. In the midst of winter 6 months later someone had found her about 30km from our home. When me and my father got there to pick her up, the cat went batshit crazy with happiness. It took hours for her to stop huggin us, meowin and purrin :3 Also have a cat ever brought you a gift? I have recived mouses, birds and a fully grown dead hare once... it must have taken ages to bring that through the tiny catdoor, up the stairs and up into my bed... [URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2CX20bBNJE[/URL] Cats are awesome.[/QUOTE] This is true. Anyone who thinks that cats or dogs don't care about you or are dumb idiots who ruin everything don't know shit about taking care of an animal. Fuck me, I had a turtle that could tell who I was when I walked into my sister's room, it's fucking amazing.

[QUOTE=KlaseR;43564334]still better than dog stench[/QUOTE] My dog smells fine, has nice fur too

[QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;43563012]Cats have such a wide and diverse range of personalities and people who have never had a cat before or who are bad cat owners tend to miss that.[/QUOTE] I always find it fun to compare my cats. Max, the one that humps my leg, is very cautious, not one for affection unless it comes from me. If there is someone who he is unfamiliar with near him, he bolts and hides under my bed or in my sheets for hours. Sam, on the other hand, is a playful little shit. Loves darting around the house, jumping on the walls to knock the pictures off, and loves to cuddle. On the downside, he doesn't hump me when I sleep, but eats my hair.

I used to think as much that my cat thought I was just an odd looking bigger cat. Whatever she thinks I am, she really loves me. Prior to her becoming a kitchen hermit because my brothers beagle freaks her out, she would go as far and jumping on the back of the couch and patting me on the back, as if to go "there there, cheer up", when something had me depressed, to name but one example of how I know my cat legitimately gives a shit about me and not just because I feed and clean up after her.

Threads like these make me hate the fact that I will not be able to adopt a cat in the foreseeable future. Being mad allergic to the little buggers sucks so much :(

My cat was with my parents for a while and every time I visited them he never cared much when I first arrived until a few hours later. Then he would start showing affection. But then again, some cats do this to new people. Maybe they think you're a new person every time. :v: I also remember when I moved him to my own apartment, he was extremely happy for days rolling around and meowing. But it still took a few hours (i guess he was scared from the bus ride though) [editline]17th January 2014[/editline] [QUOTE=Gwoodman;43564383]This is true. Anyone who thinks that cats or dogs don't care about you or are dumb idiots who ruin everything don't know shit about taking care of an animal. Fuck me, I had a turtle that could tell who I was when I walked into my sister's room, it's fucking amazing.[/QUOTE] I imagine it's just a slower process. It's probably the same with some reptiles. At first glance it doesn't look like a turtle might have any affection to its owner but if you spend a year with it you start to see it after learning how to "read" your turtle.

[QUOTE=Mbbird;43565462]Threads like these make me hate the fact that I will not be able to adopt a cat in the foreseeable future. Being mad allergic to the little buggers sucks so much :([/QUOTE] There are dander free cats out there. You just need to do a little research.

Also male cats > female cats.

[QUOTE=The_J_Hat;43565181]I always find it fun to compare my cats. Max, the one that humps my leg, is very cautious, not one for affection unless it comes from me. If there is someone who he is unfamiliar with near him, he bolts and hides under my bed or in my sheets for hours. Sam, on the other hand, is a playful little shit. Loves darting around the house, jumping on the walls to knock the pictures off, and loves to cuddle. On the downside, he doesn't hump me when I sleep, but eats my hair.[/QUOTE] Hold up, you named your cats Sam and Max? I named mine Sam and Max too.

[QUOTE=Cmx;43565846]Hold up, you named your cats Sam and Max? I named mine Sam and Max too.[/QUOTE] My one friend named his kitten "Fluffykins, Destroyer of Worlds"

[QUOTE=Vaught;43560546]My cats beat on my dogs for shits and giggles. Funniest shit ever.[/QUOTE] Well your cat is a dick.

[QUOTE=The_J_Hat;43565592]There are dander free cats out there. You just need to do a little research.[/QUOTE] Whoa, after doing like 3 seconds of research I realize now that "dander free" doesn't mean "furless". It is perhaps a possibility now!

My cat is old and is confined to the basement now since he no longer has the energy to get up and go downstairs to use the litterbox. All he has done for the past few years is lie down anywhere and sleep for the whole day. Whenever I go downstairs to the basement now my cat has recently been making the effort to chill with me on the couch as I do my homework or something and sometimes paws and purrs at me to pet him. When I get up to go upstairs he meows a ton to the point of where it sounds like he's crying or whining. I've had my cat for pretty much my whole life and by the looks of it, he doesn't have much longer. Always was a playful, energetic cat. Now the only times he gets up is to shit, eat, and move to different spots. Cats really do have affection for you, and when they start to feel less secure/independent they start to show it emotionally and it hits home.

I have 3 cats and my female calico really loves me, she lets me rub her belly and always sleeps on my bed with me. My one male cat likes to poke you if you're not paying attention to him.

My cat died March of last year. He was a rather independent cat that had a bit of an attitude if he wanted something and did not get his way. Rarely was he affectionate. However his last three days alive he was very affectionate. If you left him alone he would start crying out. He was like that up to the very end. He wanted someone to be at his side.

it doesn't really matter if your cat can show you genuine affection anyway, it's a symbiotic relationship cat gets food and shelter, human gets fluffy pal and maybe some youtube revenue if the cat does something hilarious

My cat absolutely hates when I leave. If I'm gone for more than 4-5 hours or so he'll actually ignore me for a few hours before coming to say hi. (And this after spending most of the time I'm gone walking around meowing or sleeping in my room where he rarely sleeps normally. :v:)

My cat got a lot friendlier after my other two died. He suddenly loves me and actually wants to spend time with me. Problem is, he grew up with two other cats who thought he was their kitten, so he doesn't feel the need to groom himself. His name is Ace, but because of his incredibly loud meow and the smell he gives off we alternate between calling him Yak and Fishbus.

[QUOTE=The_J_Hat;43559971]One of my cats humps me when I'm in bed. At least he thinks I'm just another cat, but it's a bit too Oedipal now....[/QUOTE] Cats don't really give a fuck when they're giving fucks. I've got one that is the product of his brother and his mother...

[QUOTE=Gwoodman;43564383]This is true. Anyone who thinks that cats or dogs don't care about you or are dumb idiots who ruin everything don't know shit about taking care of an animal. Fuck me, I had a turtle that could tell who I was when I walked into my sister's room, it's fucking amazing.[/QUOTE] my turtle loves me :) [img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/Icxb8Nj.jpg?1[/img_thumb]

[QUOTE=imptastick;43560481]Or that unlike dogs which are as dependent as babies, cats are just independent and better adapted to the real world.[/QUOTE] It has nothing to do with dependence it clearly says that the main difference was the feeling of safety that was missing which generates a secure attachment