That's me too. I have about fifteen, I'm 71, not very well and they are tremendous companions. Only one was adopted from a shelter, the rest just turned up having been abandoned or whatever and we make things right for them, trying to right the wrongs they have suffered.
I have a semi feral cat I got as a kitten. At first she didn't want me touching or picking her up. I just let her run free around my apartment and play with my ginger cat. One day I was sitting and watching TV. She got up on the couch and sat there looking at me. I carefully reached out to her. She smelled of my hand and I scratched her head. She then crawled in my lap and went to sleep. She is one of the sweetest cats I've ever had. She still runs and hides when anyone comes over. 😻
The same thing happened with my semi feral cat. When I was finally able to get him in the carrier and got him fixed, he changed a lot. He was just on the couch next to me staring at me until I paid attention to him.
I had cat that would hide when company came. I gave them cat treats to offer him each time they came over. Soon he came running to them expecting treats. When he passed they all cried and grieved with me. Bittersweet
She's right! Girl you're right. My GF through a combination of affection, clever and new ways of play, and intuition too I think, has her Tuxedo boy trained alright. He follows her, wants to be wherever she is, sleeps on her bed right next to her head. Whenever the GF has to leave overnight, even if i'm there to care for him, he mopes about, seems lost, and even used to cry sometimes. He's gotten better lately as me and Tuxedo boy gotten closer, but they've bonded exactly like a dog and owner.
Even when they drop a dead mouse in your bed at 3 am. & the wife screaming the house down.? ( might be able to laugh at it now but it wasn't funny then )
I’ve had cats all of my life up to a few years ago. I was always quiet and shy and cats were attracted to me, in our house I was the cat person. I haven’t got a cat now, 78 years and poor health have stopped that. I miss them so much.
I'm 65 and also always had at least one cat. I've had this fellow for 6 years but he will be my last one. The costs associated with caring for him will be a strain when I'm just on pension plus I fear dying first and no one will find him for days and when they do, I fear they will stick him in a shelter and he'll be caged for ages. I have no surviving family and no friends that would be in a position to take him (they are aging too). I wish there was a special agency that would take on senior's pets after senior dies, and find them homes by first fostering them and not putting them in kennels These agencies could even arrange for adoption for the future.....willing future owners for the pet so the senior could rest knowing their pet has a home to go to.
@ that is a good point. I have an emergency pendant that rings for help if I need it, but what if you die in your sleep? Poor puss is there on his own. My eldest son texts me every night, if I don’t answer he will find out why. I have tried to think of every contingency.
Having a cat will extend your life, if you rescue/adopt an older cat you will give cuddles and happiness to it. There is no finer companion than an older puss who chooses you as their loyal human and honors you by curling up on your lap. All you can ever do for a cat is your best.
My furry family member feline is named FossieMae. A long haired Tuxedo. I have had both dogs and cats as companions. Fossie is by far the best pet i’ve ever had in my entire life. Truly a loveable creature. She comes when i call her,eats when i eat,happily follows me around my property,cautiously stays out of the street,loves to hang out in the morning time while i drink coffee or tea, and never fusses over anything,and is gentle…As a bonus she keeps the rodent population at bay. A great hunter and has also alerted me on two occasions of dangerous rattlesnakes. I am blessed to have her in my home.
You should be keeping your cat inside the house. Why would you want to risk your cat being hit by a car, bitten by a snake, attacked by a predator? Cats do not understand that a car can kill them. There are cruel people out there who will try to hurt cats. Please stop telling yourself that your cat is safe outside because she isn’t. She is the one who will suffer, not you.🙏🏻🐈
I have to say that many cats are very different. I had adopted a cat, because she kept following me around and meowing at me. This was at my work. Many others seen this cat and would feed her. They try to pet her but she would not let them. She would walk away from them all. But not me. So, I took her home and 5 days later she had kittens. Now, being a Marine, I am very hard on discipline. To make a long story short, we have created a bond and we learn to show love for each other.
My cat has found another home, I found him after an extensive 10 day search. He is happy in his new home despite them having a small dog and another cat. He is still friendly towards me. He has been gone now for about a month and in that time has made only 2 brief visits to me. He doesn't seem to want to come home, now I visit him at his new home and give his new family food. I have another cat who he used to boss around.
The cat I owned (?) for years moved once with our family decided he didn't like our new home so he just moved down the street. I think they just do that.
Whatever a young kitten learns first is what it becomes: if it is loved at a very young age, it will be a loving trusting cat. I found Snowy, abandoned on the street when she was only about 5 weeks old. Afraid, crying, and already developing feral tendencies, I brought her home, she wouldn't let me touch her, so after 5 days, I just grabbed her and smothered her in hugs. She started crawling under the covers to snuggle, she does it every night, and it's the ONLY time she purrs. But I am the ONLY human she allows to come close. She's now 3, and she still snuggles every night.
I found that with my interaction with this one female cat, the cat was 1 of 3 - towards the end of me seeing her - she became quite the possessive one. Not only once the cat waited in the heavy rain for my arrival, she also shood away the other female cat. pure love.
People who are just like them. My neighbors cat visits me almost everyday. I give him a treat and let him hang out in my place a bit. Then he walks out the door back home. I believe in giving space, independence of movement, and allowing some time to miss their presence.
My cat got ran over. I found him in the neighbor's yard. I nursed him back to health. He NEVER used his claws. He hated playing with claws that involved me. He wouldn't even bite me. The most he'd do was nip me. That was his way of telling me I was hurting him. Cause of the injury he didn't like being petted on the back (where most cats like it) We bonded so much he'd bring rats and mice into the house if I left the door open and let them loose just so I could watch him catch them.
Wow, what an incredible story! It’s so heartwarming to hear how you nursed him back to health and built that special bond. It’s amazing how resilient and loving cats can be, even after going through something so traumatic. Your cat was lucky to have you, and it sounds like he brought a lot of joy into your life too!
I'm thankful that my cat has always been healthy, she is many years old now & our bond gets stronger every day ! I sometimes play with her & she won't claw me hard & her bites are no pressure bites, on the odd occasion she might catch me with a claw. She follows me everywhere, where ever I am around the house or garden, she is there, she even curls up on the bath mat whilst i'm in the tub. My cat also is not keen on her back being touched.
That's a massive question, I have 5 cat's now (feicin 5 too many) but I will put them in age rank' Mollie, Max, Suzie. Basil and Charles, you cannot pet any of these cats the same way, fair enough Max and Suzie just like general petting but touch 'Bazza or Chazza' in the wrong place, they will react? Mollie is different, she probably has old wounds thar she doesn't like you touching, but you are 'open season' the right side of her head. Basil has a very twitchy tail and DO NOT pet or stroke him below the neck, even around his head, the tail will tell you if it's acceptable and 'Chazza' well, he just bust in the door with the rest of them one day? Complete surprise, decided he's staying and rolled around at my feet, later rolled around having peed on my feet, delighted with himself? Worst of all. I was 'doing my business' lately and both both Bazza abd Chazza cruised by and mugged me, then they went away and I heard the sound of cat's scratching, yes, they both defecated in my hallway, just being friendly? To think they had been crapping outdoors like animals all these years? Then I showed them. There was a big 'cat deposit' beside the toilet yesterday, presumably because Basil cannot lift the lid but don't mind about that; the bath-mat was also soaking? Cats, wee shites that they are
We've had cats for 25 of the 27 years we've been married. My wife brought home the first rescued kitten. He'd been found in a box on the side of the road, just him and his sister. Whilst we probably should have taken them both, it was a new experience for me having a cat, and we weren't sure how the dogs we had at the time would react. I initially pretty much ignored him, which is apparently the best way to get the cat's attention because I quickly became his favorite piece of furniture (and his favorite hooman). We would play, wrestle, meow (talk) to one another. My wife was so jealous because she'd wanted the cat and I was just there. Oh, and he was great friends with the dogs, and they all played very well together. Long story less lengthy version, we've now cared for five (5) cats during our marriage and currently have two (2), with the male cat once again being very bonded with me, much to my wife's chagrin. And we've fostered and found forever loving homes for eighteen (18) kittens, all rescues. So I guess being the calm, introspective type does go a long way toward getting cats to approve of a person.
Wow, your journey with cats and rescues is so heartwarming! It's amazing how you’ve opened your home and hearts to so many cats and kittens over the years. The bond you describe with your first rescue and now the current male cat is so touching - it’s clear they recognize your calm, caring nature. Your efforts with fostering and finding homes for 18 kittens are incredibly inspiring. Thank you for being such a loving advocate for these animals!
@alexanderbreeding1830 Thank you for your first experience with two cats 🐈⬛. You said, I should have taken them both , so what happened to the sister of the male kitten ?
Nice video! You are obviously a beloved friend to the puddies and the stars of your video are some of the cutest. I appreciate that you didn't use AI narration and kept the volume of the background music way down low. Prayers for all the people and their beloved pets in Los Angeles right now. Dogs, cats, horses, birds, etc. Rips my heart out of my chest. Prayers for all. 😭🙏🏻❤
Perfect. I am one of those calm, relaxed people cats love. The craziest part is that because I'm a dog person, I don't approach cats. Because of this, they approach me on their terms and absolutely love me.
This happens to me to. Truthfully, I'm no cat person, I just ignore them, and just let them be who and what they are, a cat. Then they start following me around all over the place and won't let me alone. I miss my little Sheltie Collie since she died last year.
Actually yes A.I. girl you're absolutely right about giving a cat space! For almost 2 years i tried to force interaction w my kitty, but didn't realize I was doing it. The more I did the faster she ran off. Then I realized how wrong it was and just started almost ignoring her. She hated when I touched her while sleeping, I stopped doing that. She didn't like being approached for pets, stopped that too. Now, instead of all that, every time she approaches ME I rewarded her with praise, scritches and squish treats. Now she's becoming an all new cat completely, because i have been keeping to this "ignore cat just let cat approach" way...!
You nailed it everything you said perfect. I’ve had cats my entire life, and this is exactly what some people cannot seem to understand about them. For me, it’s always been very simple. And probably the reason every cat I’ve ever met has been crazy about me. Fantastic video.
Yes, nothing is more cringeworthy than watching dog people try to force affection on a cat, then criticize them for not immediately taking to them. I love dogs and cats, but I think of a stranger's dog immediately loving you like going to a strip club. It's fake. A cat is like trying to woo a partner. You have to develop trust.
I live in an assisted living facility. Just a few days ago I ran across the maintenance man as he was walking his car. The cat ran right up to me, for no reason I could see, and befriended me. The maintenance man was surprised because the cat never treats anyone like that. I was pleased though, because I've loved cats since my childhood. It was nice.
Cats have always been drawn to me, and I consider it an honour. My cat and I bonded quite quickly, and our bond has grown stronger and stronger over the past 16 years. I give him as much space as he wants and needs, although he loves to be with me more than he likes to be alone.
I really love cats, and cats from around my area visit me most days. Some of them scratch on my window to get my attention, and I go out and give them some crunchies. Amazing creatures.
Over the years, we were always kind of like our own little animal shelter. Little critters in trouble ( and some not so little ) always seemed to find us, or us them, and we loved them all, and gave them good homes for the rest of their lives. Someone told me once " Do you have any idea how much money all those animals cost you ?" I told them I didn't care, and that no matter how much we loved and cared for them, that they had given us so much more than we had given them. I recently lost my little girl. I had her for 21 years ( equivalent to 100 in human years ). We got to be like those old married couples you hear about, where one always knows what the other one is thinking. I had her since she was born, and I named her " Malenki " which means little in Ukrainian. All it took was a look, or a certain little cat noise, and I instantly knew what she wanted. She never liked to be picked up, but would often come to me on her terms, and I accepted that that was just her way. Although she did show a lot of affection with always wanting to be where Dad was, and often, even being near enough to see me, was good enough. Lots of little head bumps though, as that seemed to be her favourite way to show her affection. I am in the process of getting another cat. My plan is to adopt the local animal shelter's oldest / been there the longest cat - by some standards, the more " unadoptable " ones, but not for me. I'm a disabled senior, and one of these precious little ones are much more in sync with my lifestyle. One oldy looking after another, I guess you could say. As my " older girls / boys " pass away, I'll get another similar one from our local animal shelter, and keep doing that until it's my time. I've included this in my estate planning for a long time, and the animal shelter knows - when I go - to come and get whatever cat I may have at the time, and give them a good home for the rest of their life. I have left them plenty of money to do that, with lots left over to look after other little ones in need. None of us knows exactly how long we may have left, but I can't think of any better way for me to spend my remaining time. Thanks for listening.
That is the loveliest thing I have ever read....I am a senior with an incurable illness, I would truly love another cat but have been trying to do without because of my illness. You have inspired me and made me realise that if the right arrangements are made in the event of my death it is the right thing to do to get another feline friend....Thankyou from the bottom of my heart.
Before I knew it was an actual thing, I did the “slow blinking” back to my cat not long after we got her. She started gravitating towards me more more and more soon after
I've always been a cat guy. My parents wouldn't let me have a cat. At 12, my first cat walked right up to me, and they relented, the tears may have had somethingto do with it. She made it to 20. Cats have done this to me while on vacation as well. My favorite story is meeting a potential client at his condo. They had two cats. One of them walked up to me, rubbed my legs, and followed me around, eventually sitting next to me on the sofa. The look on my client's face was spectacular. He said that cat NEVER does this with strangers. He just runs and hides. I told him that cats know cat people.
I let my cats pretty much do their own thing.I don't pick them up or hold them because I know they don't like that.they sleep with me and love snuggles.They are also strays that ended up at my house and decided to stay.
It’s great that you respect your cats' boundaries and let them choose how they interact,It’s so sweet that the strays chose your home as their own. Sounds like they know they’re in a safe and loving place.
Yep...my furfolk are free to interact with me on their terms. I never pick them up or hold them against their will. They choose the cuddle time and duration! We all know who's in charge and where we belong in the hierarchy! I am at the bottom 😂😂😂.
Cats are attracted to me. I've been blessed with loving cats the last 30 years. I had to put down my pal this last June. I've got a huge hole in my heart. I'm almost ready to rescue a cat that will rescue me 😊
I’ve had cats all of my 62 years . Respect for them is what I think ,it takes to make friends with a cat . Pay attention to their body language . If they don’t like being picked up don’t picked them up . If they don’t like being patted then don’t do it . Eventually they will see that you are trusting their messages and just maybe you can pick them for a minute or two . If they want down let them go . They will come back again . I had feral cats that I could pick up and cuddle with after some time .
My first cat was a bottle baby found in alley. A people person. All who entered were required to pay attention to her or she would not leave them alone til they did. A group of visitors she would greet one at a time. If they brought a dog, she would put them in their place fast.😂Some of the cats I've had had to say hello to everyone and some would take their time. Others could care less then finish their nap. I have an active breed so they like activity. I go outside and they watch me. Red cats seem to be the most teddybearish when I'm in bed and maul me.
I'll add that raising a cat may turn you to such person, if you are a flexible person who willing to learn a lesson or to in life, you can benefit and learn from you cat, how to be calm, gentle, and more aware of others energies.
I'm an introvert that's autistic. Most cat's have liked me. I've almost always had cats. This video is very accurate. You do have to earn a cat's trust before they love you.
we have 2 cats, best ones we have owned, and in our mid 70's, we have a cat or 2 in our lives....I even had a cat in Nam..it was our units cat, he stayed inside our comm. center.
What a wonderful story! Cats truly bring joy and comfort, no matter where we are in life-or even in the world. Having a unit cat in such a setting must have been a unique and heartwarming experience. They have a way of making every place feel like home. It's clear you've always had a special connection with them.
@@caiamecat our 2 cats are the best we have owned, they do NOT, bite, scratch, hiss, we can pet their bellies all day without getting bit. Tar was a stray/feral, Kirby we got from a girl who was getting married and had to give her away. Appreciated your comment!
Wow, this should be shown to all new cat owners. I've had cats now for 3 yrs and i've noticed everything u said is true. People want to be treated in the same way. Bullies need to take note.
I've always gotten along well with other's cats. They seem to sense I can be trusted. My grandmother had 2 siamese cats who she said were very shy, and they would come out and come visit me. As told in the video, I never pushed them but let them come to me when they were ready.
This video really made me think about my relationship with my cat! 😺 It’s so true that cats love people who respect their space and give them attention on their terms. My cat definitely prefers calm vibes over loud noises.
I adopted a lil black boy salem, he chose me to be his human the day after I bought him home, I've had him for nearly 4 yrs and when people come over he still runs and hide but he is beautiful smart clever and loving xxx❤❤❤ I love his guts xxx I also have a beautiful lil girl called phoebe who is 15yrs old xxx she is sweet and smart and very loving ... she hugs me and kisses me a million times a day xxx wouldn't have her any other way xxx cats are the bomb xxx love cats more than I love most humans xxx
Our Siamese cat Enki loves us .. he reaches out to touch us..lays with his head and paws on us or snuggles as close as he can... he especially loves my husband and sits on his lap to be rocked
I'm not a really quiet,shy person actually i m a person that deal with quite a deal of anxiety. I'm a cat person because of their calm nature. They soothe my soul ❤!! Nothing better than cuddling a soft furry friend. Dogs I find give me anxiety,at least most of them just like kids do!
A cat outside observed me over a few weeks. She decided i was ok just after i adopted 2 kittens. Wish she had been faster as 4 years later she is still outside the mother and grandmother of all my yard cats. She would still love to come in and sadly it wont work. Already took in one of her daughters badly hurt to save her life.
Cats are very beautiful, intelligent creatures . I am , differently ,a cat person... I have a cat called George 😽 & We have got a very special bond, because we understand each other & respect each other.. This as affirm it ❤ Thank you for your interesting video. Much enjoy watching 😊
Very nice. I have to remind myself not to get too excited when I’m frustrated by some thing or another when home alone with my little girl. Here’s an untitled poem I wrote: I watch my cat watching out the window. I meditate on the nature of her manners. The meditating morphs into musings while music occupies the air. That’s when my amusement incarnates into prayer. Title anyone?
God bless you cat people. I feel the same way you feel about these wonderful creatures. They are a God send. I get very offended when unappreciated Hommans don't respect and say negative things about them. You don't know them so you have no right to judge them. They are purrfect little beings. And I thank creator for them. I know you cat people agree.
My first rescue was sleeping on me the first night, and my other rescue always rolls on his back when im petting him for belly rubs, he sleeps on me too
I have been a dog person in my adulthood. Around age 10, we had a female cat who one night insisted to sleep under my blanket. A couple hours later, I woke up from the cold things that kept touching my legs. When I turned the light and moved my blanket I saw our cat laying on my bed while five kittens were having her milk. A few months ago, A very cute and extremely friendly cat kept wanting to come inside my house. As soon as I sat on the couch without my invitation she sat on my lap and with her face she kept trying to scratch her face followed by licking my hand. Despite her many visits I made sure not to give her any food, she kept coming to visit me repeatedly. I ended up buying her the cheapest and smallest cat food bag to avoid any serious relationship. Now, at night she sleep on my bed and every night with her claws she goes through this annoying ritual of keep scratching my blanket and then she lays down to sleep.
No 2 cats are the same, and no 1 cat is the same from one hour to the next. Some neighborhood cats will come right to me, while others either run the other way, or come to me just to claw me.
I always consider cats to be 'honest' creatures. They easily recognize affection or disdain from humans around them. This influences the type of relationship they will decide to have with you. Not to be hound-bashing, but dogs, in contrast, will give you 'loyalty in a can' no matter how you are towards them.
Cats also are attracted to people who respect them and let them be how they are.I have 3 spoiled cat daughters who have 3 distinct personalities.I never scold them or belittle them.I let them be how they are and they come to me when they choose and they are happy and well adjusted.
It’s funny because while I tend to be calm generally and quiet overall, I also am short-tempered. But I seem to be most favorite of our cat, while husband is least. He likes all of us but they constantly make jealous comments about how the cat wants me and must seek out me. And clearly our son is the middle, as cat will cuddle to him and lounge over him more than my husband. I’d say overall we’re all about the same temperament and personality, too. Son will play much with the cat, I did some. Can’t fully explain except maybe he likes female first.
Basically cats love whoever is feeding them at the time, in between meals they will condescend to show some attention/affection when they feel like it, or not as the mood takes them.
Cats prefer people who will feed them, look after them and do as they're told by their feline friends. Nothing wrong with that, at least that's the correct state of affairs. I have two little panthers, brothers, to look after, they know who's the boss in the house and it isn't me.
When i take my cat for a walk every evening, about 3 or 4 other neighbourhood cats will join us on our walks. There is one stupid feral cat that like to come along and ruin everything by hissing and attacking. Luckily we don' see him too often.
I have three visiting Cats 🐈 they come for treats 😅 they have good homes the come to see me I love them sending Lots of Love to all Cat people and kisses to all your Cats Marie Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
Not me. Doesn't matter how good I've been to my cat, supply everything she wants (food, security, calm environment, SUN ROOM and never forced myself)... she hasnt sat on my lap since the FIRST (and only) time she came thru my door at 3 weeks old.....12 years ago.
I had a Norwegian Forest cat. She was very possessive of me. She hated my ex-wife so much that every time she went into heat she would spray he. "He's mine b---h."
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I've been a cat magnet all my 70 years. And I for sure am the quiet introvert type.
I am 73, same here!!! Manx are my favorites!!!
66. Live alone except for my cat's. 11 at the moment but I'm sometimes a loud introvert but they're use to it 😂
Good on ya! 👍😻👍
That's me too. I have about fifteen, I'm 71, not very well and they are tremendous companions.
Only one was adopted from a shelter, the rest just turned up having been abandoned or whatever and we make things right for them, trying to right the wrongs they have suffered.
I'm 72. DITTO. Kitties are one of God's greatest gifts to introverts and loners. 😽💓
I have a semi feral cat I got as a kitten. At first she didn't want me touching or picking her up. I just let her run free around my apartment and play with my ginger cat. One day I was sitting and watching TV. She got up on the couch and sat there looking at me. I carefully reached out to her. She smelled of my hand and I scratched her head. She then crawled in my lap and went to sleep. She is one of the sweetest cats I've ever had. She still runs and hides when anyone comes over. 😻
The same thing happened with my semi feral cat. When I was finally able to get him in the carrier and got him fixed, he changed a lot. He was just on the couch next to me staring at me until I paid attention to him.
@@lindabentley1749 You were not allowed to IGNORE his majesty any longer. . . .?? ? ? ? ? ?
@@edroth7612 🙂🙂🙂🙂
@@lindabentley1749 Thank you
I had cat that would hide when company came. I gave them cat treats to offer him each time they came over. Soon he came running to them expecting treats. When he passed they all cried and grieved with me. Bittersweet
Cats are wonderful gifts from God
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I concur😊
Amen! 🙏
From the cat's point of view god should be spelled CAT.. . . .! ! ! !
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If you move along at their pace, they will be just as loving and loyal as any dog . 😻
She's right! Girl you're right. My GF through a combination of affection, clever and new ways of play, and intuition too I think, has her Tuxedo boy trained alright. He follows her, wants to be wherever she is, sleeps on her bed right next to her head. Whenever the GF has to leave overnight, even if i'm there to care for him, he mopes about, seems lost, and even used to cry sometimes. He's gotten better lately as me and Tuxedo boy gotten closer, but they've bonded exactly like a dog and owner.
100%!
Cats have the instinct to know people who are cat lovers... Cats are intellegent and smart being ❤❤❤
So true - but of course cats make patient, calm people......even calmer!
so it's win win🤣🤣
Even when they drop a dead mouse in your bed at 3 am. & the wife screaming the house down.? ( might be able to laugh at it now but it wasn't funny then )
Calm peaceful introverts
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That's why they are pets😅
I'm not exactly introverted, but I don't go out of my way to interact until le cat shows interest.
Exactly.....❤...
Obedient servants.
I’ve had cats all of my life up to a few years ago. I was always quiet and shy and cats were attracted to me, in our house I was the cat person. I haven’t got a cat now, 78 years and poor health have stopped that. I miss them so much.
God bless you. I hope you’re able to find & keep a feline friend again, soon.
@ thank you George!
I'm 65 and also always had at least one cat. I've had this fellow for 6 years but he will be my last one. The costs associated with caring for him will be a strain when I'm just on pension plus I fear dying first and no one will find him for days and when they do, I fear they will stick him in a shelter and he'll be caged for ages. I have no surviving family and no friends that would be in a position to take him (they are aging too). I wish there was a special agency that would take on senior's pets after senior dies, and find them homes by first fostering them and not putting them in kennels These agencies could even arrange for adoption for the future.....willing future owners for the pet so the senior could rest knowing their pet has a home to go to.
@ that is a good point. I have an emergency pendant that rings for help if I need it, but what if you die in your sleep? Poor puss is there on his own. My eldest son texts me every night, if I don’t answer he will find out why. I have tried to think of every contingency.
Having a cat will extend your life, if you rescue/adopt an older cat you will give cuddles and happiness to it. There is no finer companion than an older puss who chooses you as their loyal human and honors you by curling up on your lap. All you can ever do for a cat is your best.
Happiness is being owned by a cat.
👍 you said it they keep us around as a loyal servant.😄 I have 8 masters and love everyone of them plus they are great entertainment.
Never a truer word was spoken ❤x
My furry family member feline is named FossieMae. A long haired Tuxedo. I have had both dogs and cats as companions. Fossie is by far the best pet i’ve ever had in my entire life. Truly a loveable creature. She comes when i call her,eats when i eat,happily follows me around my property,cautiously stays out of the street,loves to hang out in the morning time while i drink coffee or tea, and never fusses over anything,and is gentle…As a bonus she keeps the rodent population at bay. A great hunter and has also alerted me on two occasions of dangerous rattlesnakes. I am blessed to have her in my home.
You should be keeping your cat inside the house. Why would you want to risk your
cat being hit by a car, bitten
by a snake, attacked by a predator? Cats do not
understand that a car can
kill them. There are cruel people out there who will
try to hurt cats. Please stop
telling yourself that your cat is safe outside because she
isn’t. She is the one who will
suffer, not you.🙏🏻🐈
I have to say that many cats are very different. I had adopted a cat, because she kept following me around and meowing at me. This was at my work. Many others seen this cat and would feed her. They try to pet her but she would not let them. She would walk away from them all. But not me. So, I took her home and 5 days later she had kittens. Now, being a Marine, I am very hard on discipline. To make a long story short, we have created a bond and we learn to show love for each other.
I love cats there calm detached nature soothes and relaxes me
My cat has found another home, I found him after an extensive 10 day search. He is happy in his new home despite them having a small dog and another cat. He is still friendly towards me. He has been gone now for about a month and in that time has made only 2 brief visits to me. He doesn't seem to want to come home, now I visit him at his new home and give his new family food. I have another cat who he used to boss around.
The cat I owned (?) for years moved once with our family decided he didn't like our new home so he just moved down the street. I think they just do that.
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Amazing explanation about cat behaviour. I must say, to be loved by a cat is more difficult than to be loved by a dog. Cats feel energy very strongly
Whatever a young kitten learns first is what it becomes: if it is loved at a very young age, it will be a loving trusting cat. I found Snowy, abandoned on the street when she was only about 5 weeks old. Afraid, crying, and already developing feral tendencies, I brought her home, she wouldn't let me touch her, so after 5 days, I just grabbed her and smothered her in hugs. She started crawling under the covers to snuggle, she does it every night, and it's the ONLY time she purrs. But I am the ONLY human she allows to come close. She's now 3, and she still snuggles every night.
All this is so true cats are attracted to me too
My daughters cat was the best. It was definitely her cat, but we really bonded and became pals 😊
A cat named Diesel was the best "dog" I ever had! RIP, little friend.
Years ago, I went to a business house party. We were 15 people. House cat velcroed to me as I sat on the sofa.
I found that with my interaction with this one female cat, the cat was 1 of 3 - towards the end of me seeing her - she became quite the possessive one. Not only once the cat waited in the heavy rain for my arrival, she also shood away the other female cat. pure love.
My Spangles , who I have only recently adopted, is responding well to the direction you are offering me. And he is lovely.
Kindness and respect.
People who are just like them. My neighbors cat visits me almost everyday. I give him a treat and let him hang out in my place a bit. Then he walks out the door back home. I believe in giving space, independence of movement, and allowing some time to miss their presence.
My cat got ran over. I found him in the neighbor's yard. I nursed him back to health. He NEVER used his claws. He hated playing with claws that involved me. He wouldn't even bite me. The most he'd do was nip me. That was his way of telling me I was hurting him.
Cause of the injury he didn't like being petted on the back (where most cats like it)
We bonded so much he'd bring rats and mice into the house if I left the door open and let them loose just so I could watch him catch
them.
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Wow, what an incredible story! It’s so heartwarming to hear how you nursed him back to health and built that special bond. It’s amazing how resilient and loving cats can be, even after going through something so traumatic. Your cat was lucky to have you, and it sounds like he brought a lot of joy into your life too!
They are best pets. Love my kitty babies ❤ meowee
I'm thankful that my cat has always been healthy, she is many years old now & our bond gets stronger every day ! I sometimes play with her & she won't claw me hard & her bites are no pressure bites, on the odd occasion she might catch me with a claw. She follows me everywhere, where ever I am around the house or garden, she is there, she even curls up on the bath mat whilst i'm in the tub.
My cat also is not keen on her back being touched.
That's a massive question, I have 5 cat's now (feicin 5 too many) but I will put them in age rank' Mollie, Max, Suzie. Basil and Charles, you cannot pet any of these cats the same way, fair enough Max and Suzie just like general petting but touch 'Bazza or Chazza' in the wrong place, they will react? Mollie is different, she probably has old wounds thar she doesn't like you touching, but you are 'open season' the right side of her head. Basil has a very twitchy tail and DO NOT pet or stroke him below the neck, even around his head, the tail will tell you if it's acceptable and 'Chazza' well, he just bust in the door with the rest of them one day? Complete surprise, decided he's staying and rolled around at my feet, later rolled around having peed on my feet, delighted with himself? Worst of all. I was 'doing my business' lately and both both Bazza abd Chazza cruised by and mugged me, then they went away and I heard the sound of cat's scratching, yes, they both defecated in my hallway, just being friendly? To think they had been crapping outdoors like animals all these years? Then I showed them.
There was a big 'cat deposit' beside the toilet yesterday, presumably because Basil cannot lift the lid but don't mind about that; the bath-mat was also soaking?
Cats, wee shites that they are
Absolutely love cats they are gifts from God❤
We've had cats for 25 of the 27 years we've been married. My wife brought home the first rescued kitten. He'd been found in a box on the side of the road, just him and his sister. Whilst we probably should have taken them both, it was a new experience for me having a cat, and we weren't sure how the dogs we had at the time would react. I initially pretty much ignored him, which is apparently the best way to get the cat's attention because I quickly became his favorite piece of furniture (and his favorite hooman). We would play, wrestle, meow (talk) to one another. My wife was so jealous because she'd wanted the cat and I was just there. Oh, and he was great friends with the dogs, and they all played very well together. Long story less lengthy version, we've now cared for five (5) cats during our marriage and currently have two (2), with the male cat once again being very bonded with me, much to my wife's chagrin. And we've fostered and found forever loving homes for eighteen (18) kittens, all rescues. So I guess being the calm, introspective type does go a long way toward getting cats to approve of a person.
Wow, your journey with cats and rescues is so heartwarming! It's amazing how you’ve opened your home and hearts to so many cats and kittens over the years. The bond you describe with your first rescue and now the current male cat is so touching - it’s clear they recognize your calm, caring nature. Your efforts with fostering and finding homes for 18 kittens are incredibly inspiring. Thank you for being such a loving advocate for these animals!
@alexanderbreeding1830
Thank you for your first experience with two cats 🐈⬛.
You said, I should have taken them both , so what happened to the sister of the male kitten ?
Nice video! You are obviously a beloved friend to the puddies and the stars of your video are some of the cutest. I appreciate that you didn't use AI narration and kept the volume of the background music way down low. Prayers for all the people and their beloved pets in Los Angeles right now. Dogs, cats, horses, birds, etc. Rips my heart out of my chest. Prayers for all. 😭🙏🏻❤
Perfect. I am one of those calm, relaxed people cats love. The craziest part is that because I'm a dog person, I don't approach cats. Because of this, they approach me on their terms and absolutely love me.
This happens to me to. Truthfully, I'm no cat person, I just ignore them, and just let them be who and what they are, a cat. Then they start following me around all over the place and won't let me alone. I miss my little Sheltie Collie since she died last year.
Actually yes A.I. girl you're absolutely right about giving a cat space! For almost 2 years i tried to force interaction w my kitty, but didn't realize I was doing it. The more I did the faster she ran off. Then I realized how wrong it was and just started almost ignoring her. She hated when I touched her while sleeping, I stopped doing that. She didn't like being approached for pets, stopped that too.
Now, instead of all that, every time she approaches ME I rewarded her with praise, scritches and squish treats. Now she's becoming an all new cat completely, because i have been keeping to this "ignore cat just let cat approach" way...!
You nailed it everything you said perfect. I’ve had cats my entire life, and this is exactly what some people cannot seem to understand about them. For me, it’s always been very simple. And probably the reason every cat I’ve ever met has been crazy about me. Fantastic video.
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People who are predictable, who provide food, treats and affection, who also sit still.
Yes, nothing is more cringeworthy than watching dog people try to force affection on a cat, then criticize them for not immediately taking to them. I love dogs and cats, but I think of a stranger's dog immediately loving you like going to a strip club. It's fake. A cat is like trying to woo a partner. You have to develop trust.
I live in an assisted living facility. Just a few days ago I ran across the maintenance man as he was walking his car. The cat ran right up to me, for no reason I could see, and befriended me. The maintenance man was surprised because the cat never treats anyone like that. I was pleased though, because I've loved cats since my childhood. It was nice.
They love anyone who is a soft touch.
Cats like chill people, people with calm demeanor’s and truly genuine people
I will always miss you Mr. Blue, as long as I walk this earth and beyond.
Cats have always been drawn to me, and I consider it an honour. My cat and I bonded quite quickly, and our bond has grown stronger and stronger over the past 16 years. I give him as much space as he wants and needs, although he loves to be with me more than he likes to be alone.
I really love cats, and cats from around my area visit me most days. Some of them scratch on my window to get my attention, and I go out and give them some crunchies. Amazing creatures.
Over the years, we were always kind of like our own little animal shelter. Little critters in trouble ( and some not so little ) always seemed to find us, or us them, and we loved them all, and gave them good homes for the rest of their lives. Someone told me once " Do you have any idea how much money all those animals cost you ?" I told them I didn't care, and that no matter how much we loved and cared for them, that they had given us so much more than we had given them. I recently lost my little girl. I had her for 21 years ( equivalent to 100 in human years ). We got to be like those old married couples you hear about, where one always knows what the other one is thinking. I had her since she was born, and I named her " Malenki " which means little in Ukrainian. All it took was a look, or a certain little cat noise, and I instantly knew what she wanted. She never liked to be picked up, but would often come to me on her terms, and I accepted that that was just her way. Although she did show a lot of affection with always wanting to be where Dad was, and often, even being near enough to see me, was good enough. Lots of little head bumps though, as that seemed to be her favourite way to show her affection. I am in the process of getting another cat. My plan is to adopt the local animal shelter's oldest / been there the longest cat - by some standards, the more " unadoptable " ones, but not for me. I'm a disabled senior, and one of these precious little ones are much more in sync with my lifestyle. One oldy looking after another, I guess you could say. As my " older girls / boys " pass away, I'll get another similar one from our local animal shelter, and keep doing that until it's my time. I've included this in my estate planning for a long time, and the animal shelter knows - when I go - to come and get whatever cat I may have at the time, and give them a good home for the rest of their life. I have left them plenty of money to do that, with lots left over to look after other little ones in need. None of us knows exactly how long we may have left, but I can't think of any better way for me to spend my remaining time. Thanks for listening.
That is the loveliest thing I have ever read....I am a senior with an incurable illness, I would truly love another cat but have been trying to do without because of my illness. You have inspired me and made me realise that if the right arrangements are made in the event of my death it is the right thing to do to get another feline friend....Thankyou from the bottom of my heart.
What a beautiful legacy to leave, and a wonderful life of LOVE you are providing.
Good job. I like how you think.
Before I knew it was an actual thing, I did the “slow blinking” back to my cat not long after we got her. She started gravitating towards me more more and more soon after
I've always been a cat guy. My parents wouldn't let me have a cat. At 12, my first cat walked right up to me, and they relented, the tears may have had somethingto do with it. She made it to 20. Cats have done this to me while on vacation as well.
My favorite story is meeting a potential client at his condo. They had two cats. One of them walked up to me, rubbed my legs, and followed me around, eventually sitting next to me on the sofa. The look on my client's face was spectacular. He said that cat NEVER does this with strangers. He just runs and hides. I told him that cats know cat people.
I let my cats pretty much do their own thing.I don't pick them up or hold them because I know they don't like that.they sleep with me and love snuggles.They are also strays that ended up at my house and decided to stay.
It’s great that you respect your cats' boundaries and let them choose how they interact,It’s so sweet that the strays chose your home as their own. Sounds like they know they’re in a safe and loving place.
Yep...my furfolk are free to interact with me on their terms. I never pick them up or hold them against their will. They choose the cuddle time and duration! We all know who's in charge and where we belong in the hierarchy! I am at the bottom 😂😂😂.
Cats are attracted to me. I've been blessed with loving cats the last 30 years. I had to put down my pal this last June. I've got a huge hole in my heart. I'm almost ready to rescue a cat that will rescue me 😊
I’m so sorry for your loss, but it’s wonderful that you’re ready to open your heart to another furry friend.
Im neither calm nor even tempered.
But i love cats, and cats love me.
Same
Cats like patience and courtesy. A little understanding helps too. Always be nice and never yell at them.
I’ve had cats all of my 62 years . Respect for them is what I think ,it takes to make friends with a cat . Pay attention to their body language . If they don’t like being picked up don’t picked them up . If they don’t like being patted then don’t do it . Eventually they will see that you are trusting their messages and just maybe you can pick them for a minute or two . If they want down let them go . They will come back again . I had feral cats that I could pick up and cuddle with after some time .
1:33 absolutely true ! Owner of 5 amazing gurly cats and one huge tabby boy cat ! Everyday they will find a way to make me laugh !
My first cat was a bottle baby found in alley. A people person. All who entered were required to pay attention to her or she would not leave them alone til they did. A group of visitors she would greet one at a time. If they brought a dog, she would put them in their place fast.😂Some of the cats I've had had to say hello to everyone and some would take their time. Others could care less then finish their nap. I have an active breed so they like activity. I go outside and they watch me. Red cats seem to be the most teddybearish when I'm in bed and maul me.
I'll add that raising a cat may turn you to such person, if you are a flexible person who willing to learn a lesson or to in life, you can benefit and learn from you cat, how to be calm, gentle, and more aware of others energies.
My cats love me because I love them. I'm an animated person, not quiet and calm. But they know I adore them and they love me for that.
I love cats. I love there independence. They love me. I am not consistent nor even tempered.
I don't dare to say I had several cats in my life. I'd better say we lived together and shared same space :P)
My cat hangs around with me. I recognize that she likes to be with me as much as I like to be with her. I love her and she loves me. Simple
I'm an introvert that's autistic. Most cat's have liked me. I've almost always had cats. This video is very accurate. You do have to earn a cat's trust before they love you.
we have 2 cats, best ones we have owned, and in our mid 70's, we have a cat or 2 in our lives....I even had a cat in Nam..it was our units cat, he stayed inside our comm. center.
What a wonderful story! Cats truly bring joy and comfort, no matter where we are in life-or even in the world. Having a unit cat in such a setting must have been a unique and heartwarming experience. They have a way of making every place feel like home. It's clear you've always had a special connection with them.
@@caiamecat our 2 cats are the best we have owned, they do NOT, bite, scratch, hiss, we can pet their bellies all day without getting bit. Tar was a stray/feral, Kirby we got from a girl who was getting married and had to give her away. Appreciated your comment!
Thank you for your service 🙏
Wow, this should be shown to all new cat owners. I've had cats now for 3 yrs and i've noticed everything u said is true. People want to be treated in the same way. Bullies need to take note.
I've always gotten along well with other's cats. They seem to sense I can be trusted. My grandmother had 2 siamese cats who she said were very shy, and they would come out and come visit me. As told in the video, I never pushed them but let them come to me when they were ready.
This video really made me think about my relationship with my cat! 😺 It’s so true that cats love people who respect their space and give them attention on their terms. My cat definitely prefers calm vibes over loud noises.
I adopted a lil black boy salem, he chose me to be his human the day after I bought him home, I've had him for nearly 4 yrs and when people come over he still runs and hide but he is beautiful smart clever and loving xxx❤❤❤ I love his guts xxx I also have a beautiful lil girl called phoebe who is 15yrs old xxx she is sweet and smart and very loving ... she hugs me and kisses me a million times a day xxx wouldn't have her any other way xxx cats are the bomb xxx love cats more than I love most humans xxx
Our Siamese cat Enki loves us .. he reaches out to touch us..lays with his head and paws on us or snuggles as close as he can... he especially loves my husband and sits on his lap to be rocked
I'm not a really quiet,shy person actually i m a person that deal with quite a deal of anxiety. I'm a cat person because of their calm nature. They soothe my soul ❤!! Nothing better than cuddling a soft furry friend. Dogs I find give me anxiety,at least most of them just like kids do!
my kitty teaches me what she needs the most, takes me awhile to get it, sometimes..., then practice makes perfect, so cute...
0:49So that's how the Cat distribution system works
I tend to be a cat and dog magnet. I talk to them, but more interaction like petting i wait until they are ready for it.
A cat outside observed me over a few weeks. She decided i was ok just after i adopted 2 kittens. Wish she had been faster as 4 years later she is still outside the mother and grandmother of all my yard cats. She would still love to come in and sadly it wont work. Already took in one of her daughters badly hurt to save her life.
I currently have 10 kitties. I love them all
I form fast bonds with cats, dogs, it's 50/50. I love them both.
Me too!
Cats are very beautiful, intelligent creatures .
I am , differently ,a cat person...
I have a cat called George 😽
& We have got a very special bond, because we understand each other & respect each other..
This as affirm it ❤
Thank you for your interesting video.
Much enjoy watching 😊
You hit the nail on the head with everything I heard you say!!! I love the Manx, man they are special!!!
I have been blessed to have 3 cats and two dogs at various times throughout my life. 😊
Very nice. I have to remind myself not to get too excited when I’m frustrated by some thing or another when home alone with my little girl. Here’s an untitled poem I wrote:
I watch my cat
watching out the window.
I meditate
on the nature of her manners.
The meditating
morphs into musings
while music
occupies the air.
That’s when my amusement
incarnates into prayer.
Title anyone?
I'd rather spend a day with a cat over most people.
100 percent.
Cat lovers are drawn to cats because of these traits! I respect their independence!
Adopt a dog or cat today ❤
What about turtles?
@dunngyllite7883 sure. Why not ?
My friends cats always jump in my lap and I was like omg do I smell like tuna?😂Finally got my own cat!🐈⬛
I know a lot of cats but they also yell at me and claim they are starving.
God bless you cat people. I feel the same way you feel about these wonderful creatures. They are a God send. I get very offended when unappreciated Hommans don't respect and say negative things about them. You don't know them so you have no right to judge them. They are purrfect little beings. And I thank creator for them. I know you cat people agree.
My first rescue was sleeping on me the first night, and my other rescue always rolls on his back when im petting him for belly rubs, he sleeps on me too
I have been a dog person in my adulthood. Around age 10, we had a female cat who one night insisted to sleep under my blanket. A couple hours later, I woke up from the cold things that kept touching my legs. When I turned the light and moved my blanket I saw our cat laying on my bed while five kittens were having her milk. A few months ago, A very cute and extremely friendly cat kept wanting to come inside my house. As soon as I sat on the couch without my invitation she sat on my lap and with her face she kept trying to scratch her face followed by licking my hand. Despite her many visits I made sure not to give her any food, she kept coming to visit me repeatedly. I ended up buying her the cheapest and smallest cat food bag to avoid any serious relationship. Now, at night she sleep on my bed and every night with her claws she goes through this annoying ritual of keep scratching my blanket and then she lays down to sleep.
Cats, dogs, birds, tarantulas, scorpions. Can’t seem to shake em’. 😂
No 2 cats are the same, and no 1 cat is the same from one hour to the next. Some neighborhood cats will come right to me, while others either run the other way, or come to me just to claw me.
I always consider cats to be 'honest' creatures.
They easily recognize affection or disdain from humans around them.
This influences the type of relationship they will decide to have with you.
Not to be hound-bashing, but dogs, in contrast, will give you 'loyalty in a can' no matter how you are towards them.
Kind people.❤️🐈
I am cat whisperer. Cats always come up to me, even if they never do that with anyone else.
they are hygenic, they dont consume lots of food, they are sweet and cute playful hunters
Cats love gentle, quiet people.
Cats also are attracted to people who respect them and let them be how they are.I have 3 spoiled cat daughters who have 3 distinct personalities.I never scold them or belittle them.I let them be how they are and they come to me when they choose and they are happy and well adjusted.
Im miserable in life, but animals are my safe place. They know I'm empathetic towards animals.
It’s funny because while I tend to be calm generally and quiet overall, I also am short-tempered. But I seem to be most favorite of our cat, while husband is least. He likes all of us but they constantly make jealous comments about how the cat wants me and must seek out me. And clearly our son is the middle, as cat will cuddle to him and lounge over him more than my husband. I’d say overall we’re all about the same temperament and personality, too. Son will play much with the cat, I did some. Can’t fully explain except maybe he likes female first.
The person that doesn’t like the cat. Not me, the one who feeds and pets him.🤣🙄
Basically cats love whoever is feeding them at the time, in between meals they will condescend to show some attention/affection when they feel like it, or not as the mood takes them.
Not true,my cats have been more affectionate then my dogs! Follow me everywhere,want to get cuddles,they can love you very deeply.
Cats prefer people who will feed them, look after them and do as they're told by their feline friends. Nothing wrong with that, at least that's the correct state of affairs. I have two little panthers, brothers, to look after, they know who's the boss in the house and it isn't me.
"Dogs have owners. Cats have staff".
@paultaylor7082. That sounds like me.😃😃🤗🤗
Being allergic to cats is the quickest way to get the attention of cats.
Cats love warm people ... literally warm.
When i take my cat for a walk every evening, about 3 or 4 other neighbourhood cats will join us on our walks.
There is one stupid feral cat that like to come along and ruin everything by hissing and attacking. Luckily we don' see him too often.
I have three visiting Cats 🐈 they come for treats 😅 they have good homes the come to see me I love them sending Lots of Love to all Cat people and kisses to all your Cats Marie Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
Just treat them good and they will pick up on that and respond in kind ,most of the time .
For my feline pals -- Charlie Ginger Tigger🐈 and Cat Stevens 🐈⬛
Not me. Doesn't matter how good I've been to my cat, supply everything she wants (food, security, calm environment, SUN ROOM and never forced myself)... she hasnt sat on my lap since the FIRST (and only) time she came thru my door at 3 weeks old.....12 years ago.
I'm a Cat AND a Dog magnet. I love them both. 😊
If l was a cat l would chose a gentle, caring, loving, sweet, fun person.
I had a Norwegian Forest cat. She was very possessive of me. She hated my ex-wife so much that every time she went into heat she would spray he. "He's mine b---h."
See? Your cat was right. Should pay attention.