We went to the shelter looking for Siamese kittens. When we walked by her cage she reached her paw out and batted at my leg. We reached the siamese and I wasn't feeling it. We walked back by her cage and she batted at my leg again. I asked to see her. They took her out and she climbed up my leg, then my torso, all the way to the top of my head. We took her home and for the last 17 years as soon as I sit down she is on my lap. She is laying there now as I type this.
I was hitting sales by the side of the road and a small town spca was doing a fundraiser. They had a bunch of cats in cages waiting to be adopted and one just got so excited to see me it practically wanted to bust out of the cage mowing loudly. I still feel bad for not taking it home but I was an hour out of town and had other stuff to do. I did leave a $25 donation though.
when we first got my cat she was very anxious and would often attack me in particular. now she's calmer (4 years on!) and guess what? I'm her favourite 😊
A friend of mine had a black cat named Finnegan. She was feral, and showed up one day on Nikki’s doorstep. She took her in. In the beginning, Finnegan was skittish around me. In the end, she’d eat salmon treats out of my hand. Her scent marking technique was giving the palm of my hand a full face wash.
One day my cat was outside cornered and attacked by 4 dogs. I saved him. Ever since than I was his favorite. He knew my schedule and adjusted his to match it. He knew my routines in smallest details. Amazing cat. He lived to be 25. I miss him terribly.
@@RS-xx9veyes 25 is very long! 21 is also very long! On a different note, the videos on the playlist on my channel titled 'Purpose of Life?' might change someone's life for the better!
yes! i was chosen by my two cats, they really know my schedule really well!, they wake me up in 6am, as i usually feed them by 6.30. and waiting my comeback exactly at 6pm. and i feel guilty if i coming back home late
When my cat was pretending to be asleep, I would still approach her and give her a gentle kiss on her forehead - not to wake her or incite her in to playing with me, but more of a reassurance that I was nearby. She used to give me the cutest gentle 'miaow' every time. I loved her and still miss her, 10 years after she passed away. I would love another cat, but don't think I could love another cat as much as I loved her.
I feel you! I had a deep mutual Affection with my cat - I waited 4 or so years after I had to let him go . I love my second cat - never the same as my companion but in different ways. My companion was almost like an enchanted human, so smart and expressive and deeply devoted to me - my second is the silliest boy there is . A Labrador in a cats body 😂😂 they re so different but I love to experience feline love again.
Yes, you can. You can make another cat happy. I had 18yr old cat, then a dog who lived for 11 years. When dog was about 6, took another cat from shelter. Now a year and a half ago got oriental cat/dog.
I know it's tough to be a cat widow/er. It's easier to talk about it. Come join our club. We meet up every thursday evening at 8 pm. You're not alone. ❤
I get that. I only had one dog in my life. He was a German Shepherd, and was just the sweetest thing. After he died I could never bring myself to get another dog. I've always had cats and love them to death. I mostly love all kinds of animals though. They make life worth living if you're close enough. 🙂
My ex and I had ten cats. We shared cat chores about equally. For about eight of the years we were together, we had one cat who made it very clear that she did not like me and wanted nothing to do with me. I wasn't mean to her and did not hurt her; she just hated me. We divorced and my ex took some of the cats, including that one. About four years later, my ex moved and had to find new homes for several of her cats. I reluctantly agreed to take this cat back, as she couldn't find a home for her, but I wasn't sure if it would work. I still lived in the house we had lived in together, and I thought that may help, but now I had several other cats that this one had never met. I was astonished. This cat was immediately comfortable with the house and with me. No adjustment period needed. No more hissing at me and running from me. The cat that had seemed to despise me now loved getting up in my lap and being petted. No telling what really goes on in those little heads. I apparently wasn't her favorite, but when I was all there was, I was good enough.
My bestie had the spiciest girl who refused to interact with ANYONE. When I visited I'd keep my hands to myself and just talk to her. She'd come sit by me, and would ask for pets on occasion. Just one stroke, maybe two, that's it. When my bestie had kids, the cat was severely unhappy. I took over her care, and within a week she became the sweetest lap cat. Unfortunately she had an undiagnosed bowel issue that ended up taking her life, but those months we had together were wonderful.
My cat picked me . I was outside doing a routine maintenance on a homeowners AC and this lil fluff rolled up out of nowhere making demands. Gave him some water and scooped him into my truck. He fell asleep on my backpack in the passenger's seat. The rest is history and hes been my best buddy going on 9 years. 🎉😂 10/10 wouldnt recommend
My theory is cats don't like people looming over them making extravagant shows of affection. It is scary. If you know cats you make yourself smaller, going on your haunches and may be offering g a hand to smell so the cat assesses you. By ignoring them people who dislike cats are in a way inviting them to come and investigate them!
@@matthewcoombs3282 Yes, this makes sense. We must be like T Rex with long arms to cats. Thinking back, the easiest way to get the attention of my previous cats was to ignore them. They couldn't stand it.
@@cpmow831 Yes it is fun to watch. My dad was not a cat person, he was a little afraid of them. Our first family cat was okay with him but he never really bonded with her. Then she had two kittens and we kept both. The boy kitten became my dad's third child! Tuffy would even sit in the recliner with my dad and eat with him. He would push a little food to one side of his dish and the cat would eat off his plate! This went on for 21 years and it drove my mother insane.
@@tcut95 I wouldn't call that "betraying" but yeah, you feel a bit guilty and sorry for waking them up but the relief is stronger than anything else. My last cat always looked surprised before looking at me tenderly. He was never mad at me for waking him up, sometimes he was just annoyed at best.
I can attest to having a calm presence as the #1 reason animals gravitate to me. I worked with many types of animals and they all would follow me around anytime I was near. It was quite funny to see full grown bison following me around acting like puppies wanting attention. The guy who owned the place didn't think I had it in me to keep working there after the first week before he hired me, but after 10 minutes there and seeing the reaction of the animals he was left in awe. His wife often watched me and laughed at how 2500 lb animals would come over to me to pet them like they were domesticated, yet they would chase other humans and animals off.
This is so true, I hate cats, my cat loves me the most now I love my cat, but hate all other cats, she just follows me everywhere, my gf finds it hilarious
Watching because my cat chose my grandfather instead of my grandmother. I was super surprised when I realized the cat liked my grandpa - the cat was super grumpy and avoided everyone - but she liked to hang out with my grandpa.
My granny was never much of a cat person, but when she came over our cat would always come up to her. It was odd but she got used to it, and I think she actually started to like our cat.
They prefer to be ignored UNTIL they WANT to be in your presence, If you NEED to interact with the cat lay on the floor reading a newspaper, random page turning and NOT constantly checking them, they will stand between you and what your are trying to pay attention to
Cats like control. When you let them approach you, they feel safe. On the other hand, if you chase them or pick them up when they don't want to be picked up, they lose control and associate that feeling with you. Playing hard to get works every time. That is, if you then immediately put away the newspaper or whatever and give them your complete adoring attention (you should be grateful they are letting them pet you after all).
Greetings from Finland! My former neighbour's ginger (neutered) male cat was super friendly and made -- I'd say very actively -- friends with me. (He was like that with all humans, though: a nice guy, people just adored him). When I was around the house or coming back home, he used to run up to me with his tail up meowing like saying 'Hi!'. Then he started to appear in my backyard, jumping on the recess of the sitting room window, basically knocking at the window -- like "Hello, it's me, could you let me in?". I often did. He would seek out a comfortable place to rest. I let him be. The thing is, my neighbours also had a dog, and I could often hear terrible racket as if there were a row or a fight between them, the "owner" intervening, often equally loud. I admit I am quite an introvert and low-key kind of person. So, I understand he had chosen me for some peace and quiet, maybe even to get some sleep. (I literally burst into tears when I found out my cat friend had moved out...)
I have two happy little indoor cats, and three outdoor cats who were completely feral until they discovered the pleasure of cuddles. Sometimes as I do my gardening I find their little heads between my hands butting me and begging to be stroked. So cute. ❤
Ah yes the headbutt! I was over at my friend's to have a holiday meal and his cat came over to greet me but I was eating so I couldn't pet her so then she started head-butting me on the elbow to get my attention.
I had a roomate with two cats. Dulci wanted nothing to do with me. Sweet Pea claimed me. She was a ragamuffin who would perch around my shoulders like a scarf and ride around as I puttered about the apartment. She'd sit outside my room and cry if I was away for more than a night. She was super smart, loved the disco ball in my window, loved the laser pointer, had a squeaky little voice. She was 1 in a million!
I wish that I knew about many of these tips while my cat was alive. He’s with the Lord, now. And in hindsight there were things we did well, and things we did not so well. It’s been 40 years since he left us and I thank the Lord for all the time he was with us. They were great years.
When my now wife and I first started dating I had two cats and a black Labrador... After she passed two Cat Scans and a Lab Report we got married... Animals know more about people than we do..
MANY years ago I reconnected with a childhood friend. I’d taken in a cat my neighbor threw out (awful person). Cat was terrified of everyone who came over & hid until they left. Within less than 5 minutes of my friend coming over she was on his lap napping. We ended up as a couple for over 27 years, married for 20 before he died. She somehow just knew immediately. I have zero doubts that she is often on his lap napping now!
My mom adopted an older cat named Samantha when I was in high school. I distinctly remember her liking me *instantly*. Mom was the one who fed her, cleaned her litter box, etc., but I was the one she slept with. When she'd look at everyone else who sat in the chair nearest to the TV, she'd look and think about whether or not she wanted to sit on their laps whether it was Mom, my stepfather or my stepsister, but as soon as I sat there, she'd BOLT from her hiding spot and leap onto my lap. When I moved out, she'd go to my room to look for me. 🥺
@@pincermovement72 That will not change. Cat chooses people. I never fed my cat either (4 of us in the house, me the youngest) and cat chose me. She loved me the most. Yes, later when my dad died, I took care of the cat, fed her, played with her and so on. But initially, she chose me for different (cat) reasons.
Animals tend to like me. I think part of it is because, as an Aspie, my body language is fairly muted. So, from the animals' perspective, I appear calm and non-threatening, which calms them down in turn. There are other things I've practiced as well, such as a firm but gentle touch (even when holding wiggly critters like geckos) and the willingness and pain tolerance to accept getting bit or scratched without flinching. Breathing exercises are great at helping calm your nerves as well. Remember that animals can sense your stress and will mirror it back to you.
My little buddy was lett to me in a will. I like cats, so I took her. Cost a bit in dental attention, but she saw me thru lockdown nonsense. ❤ my little buddy x
I still remember it clear as day. My grandmother lived in an apartment complex on the second floor. We went there every Sunday for dinner and one night in august 2010 I was young and sitting at the bottom of the stairs waiting for my mom to come out and take us home, my ginger bro came up to me smelling the leftovers as a kitten so of course I gave him some. He went home with us and we’ve been inseparable since
I have a stray cat living with me. She won't even tolerate anybody else in the house, she runs away and cries until I let her out. A knock on the door or even the telephone ringing and she's off. She does really like me though and comes in every night for stroking and cuddles. And then she wakes me up at dawn every morning to be let out for the day.
If you love that cat, I would highly suggest spaying her and transitioning her to indoors only. Cats who go outdoors tend to have a shorter lifespan. I think it was 4 or 5 year lifespan. I just can’t imagine how it would be like if/when they don’t return one day.
@@robbcabaian She is spayed already. If I tried to keep her indoors I think she would leave and never come back. We're friends, I don't want to keep her where she doesn't want to be.
I found a stray or abandoned cat and brought him home. He slept by my feet on the car ride home and he rarely leaves my side now. We have another stray and he is more independent but sticks to me.
I would have to say that the best way to win top spot with a cat is to always listen to what they want. If you pick up the cat and it squirms a little, immediately put it down and pet it as it walks away. Always speak calmly to them. Always tell them how beautiful they are and how lucky you are. They actually understand this, believe it or not.
Totally agree. I think we forget sometimes that our animals can hear and understand our words or emotions. I noticed my bond with my cat strengthened when I started complimenting him. And for the most part, I can understand now what he wants. He’s my little buddy.
I am about 5 months into two brand new kittens, boy and girl brother and sister. Mum kicked all 4 babies from her litter off her teet after about 6 weeks so I was hand feeding them from an early age and we have bonded beautifully. They just love to sleep where you sleep!
I had two just the same, brother and sister, six weeks. They were VERY timid and scared when we brought them home, but almost five years later now, and we can’t walk five feet without tripping over one of them! It’s really fun to watch their personalities develop. Girl cat has bonded most with me, boy cat with my boyfriend. They greet us when we come home, and sleep with us every night. And they’re VERY talkative! Consistency is key-they like routines. Boy cat always shepherds us to bed at the same time…even if we have the next day off😂 Unlike dogs, cats don’t necessarily want an “alpha.” They want attention on THEIR terms. And love is on their terms. Believe me when I say you may never go to the bathroom alone again…and even if you’re paying the bills, it’s their home, you’re lucky to live there😹 Make sure there’s multiple places for them to sleep, but also places they can comfortably hide. Ours go under the bed in thunderstorms, so I’ve put blankets down there for them. And LEVELS! Get a cat tree, install shelves, and depending on your living situation, put out a bird feeder in your yard. It’s endless chattering joy for them! Also, get ELEVATED food and water dishes-imagine bending at the waist to eat your food-not pleasant. Elevated bowls allow for easier digestion. I’ve also learned that cats are very territorial. I have to feed girl cat in a different area from her brother. It’s not a big deal, but it’ll help them feel comfortable to have their own things and space. Anyway, maybe you know all of this already, I was just thinking of the early days with my babies. You weren’t asking for advice, but maybe this will be helpful. I love my kitties and am super nerdy about reading and watching videos. He’s a bit goofy, but I’ve gotten a lot of information from Jackson Galaxy. I hope you read this as a comment given purely with care…just from one cat lover to another! Best of luck with the kittens, hope your new babies bring you as much love as mine have given us!
A kitten decided to move in by us on Christmas Eve last year. It took her a long time to warm up and while she's a bit offish with others, she's become my shadow. Absolutely adore her, she such a character
When I was a teenager my mom's Himalayan cat love me but can stand my mother. My mom's cat would come into my bedroom and visit me when I was sick and give me baths on my nose and she would also let me hold her and give her kisses on the head. My mother on the other hand would get a scratch on the arm if she tried to pet her cat. I really miss that cat I loved her so much ❤😢
Interesting. However, we just got a kitten 3 weeks ago, and, for the first time among the approx. 8 or 9 cats we've ever owned, this kitten truly loves us both equally
When I was at my worst, my cat wouldn’t leave me alone. Forcing her way into my lap when I was really crying. This became a routine. I’d cry. She’d come to my lap and I would start petting her. And I laugh about it now cause I taught her that when I cry she gets a petting. 😂
Two of my friends have 3 cats. I'm not even over there very often, and I own a dog. But when I'm over there, there's one cat in particular that always comes over to me, even more than it's owners.
When our family brought two kittens home, we went to bed and one followed us upstairs and the other we left asleep on the couch downstairs. She woke up and started crying because she was left alone in the dark. So I went down and brought her up to be with us...and I have been her favorite person ever since I did that more than 15 years ago. I'm sure she would have chosen whoever came down to get her.
When I go to bed, my cat hops up and lays on my chest every night. Last night I had to get up and pee. So I picked him up, and set him gently on the bed so I could get up. Went to the bathroom, came back, laid down. He hopped up on my chest again, bit the shit out of my arm, meowed at me in an offended tone, then flopped on his side, nuzzled my arm, and started purring. Cute little jerk 😭 didn’t like that I got up
My girlfriend once worked in a household of a friend, as a designer, on their personal office, so she went there everyday, they have 3 cats and one of the cats is "antisocial" and only loves one person, my friend's wife. My gf knows how to approach animals, we have a tight bond with cats. First week and the so called antisocial cat came sit on her lap in the office as she was working. Everyone was baffled to how and why? She and the cat bonded a lot and they always told that she has powers to be able to enchant the cat. What she did? Didn't treat him as antisocial but also didn't step into any boundaries that they didn't have yet (she and the cat). They always said that people always tried to cuddle the cat without success, that's why they thought he was antisocial. Just let the cat be, show you respect his space, if you know how to respect them, they might trust you. (Each cat it's a diff cat). Love them all.
My cat will sleep with us and when i get up for work at 5am that cat follows me to every room until i leave for work. I'm the first one home everyday and she comes out of whatever room she's in and rolls around on her back near my feet being super vocal.
My cat always chooses me and am happy of her choice.. because i guess she have no choice.. am the only human as her roommate. 😮😊! I rescued her from a neighbor's yard hissing and scratching. Am not her choice then.. 😊 Great information about cats..!
I had my monty my cat for 7 years I called him at 11 pm he always came home , he jumped off a wall and in to a car was killed outright my heart broke I cryed for a long time a week later a 3 legged cat came to me I put him out he came again I put him out but one day I let him in we were together for 3 years and 9 months my love for him was so great his owner came and took him home but he came to me again but I live in an old people home they said he not your cat so he can’t come in again he cry’s every night and morning it’s breaking me all over again,
My son wanted a cat his entire childhood but we couldn't have one where we lived. 3 years ago we finally moved and adopted Isabelle. Well Isabelle chose me. She's my shadow now. Follows me around all day.
We have many cats inside + out. I have one in particular that when im sad ( son passed away) she always comes up on my chest and kisses me. I know its God letting me know that he is with me. That helps cause its so very comforting ❤
Cats choose the human in the house that likes them the least. I always hated cats. Then my wife and daughter brought one home against my wishes. She became MY cat.
Cats like you if you understand their body language and what they want. When my cat stands on one side of the kitchen, it means he wants ice in his water bowl. 😂 Okay, maybe they like you if you’re willing to spoil them 24/7, too. They associate you with good things and follow you around. It’s the world’s most benevolent Stockholm syndrome.
The minute Timmy came into my house with his 2 sisters he owned me. I would walk around with him draped.around my neck. Now he is sixteen and still follows me everywhere ❤
My wife tries to bribe our cat daily with treats and toys. I come home, look at my cat, and she meows at me, i meow at her, and then she follows me everywhere all day. I dont know why she chose me, but i think it's hilarious every time she ignores my wife and curls over in my lap.
I'm planning on getting a cat soon because I'm moving into a place that'll allow cats. I haven't had a cat since I was a teenager and I'm now 60 years old. My plan when I go to the shelter is to look at all of them and just kind of approach their cage and kind of not be too touchy but see which ones come to me and how they react to me. The one that shows that it's really interested in getting to know me will be the one I probably take home
My sister-in-law has a cat that generally ignores their entire family apart from feeding time, but whenever I visit, he immediately comes to me and sits on my lap.
There’s also some big downsides to being their favorite. My cats are on top of me all the time following me to every room, to the bathroom, wanting affection constantly, not letting me work, very clingy! Some days I wish I weren’t their favorite mama needs a break 😂
Mine chose me because I was the only creature that would pet her when she was sick and stinky - now she follows me everywhere. She had eaten some plants that caused ulcers. Doc said we had to just let them heal on her own and that poor baby was drooling everywhere. Even the other cats would run away 😅
There was a group of us in the park when a cat appeared. I stood watching as the cat weaved through the outstretched hands, wanting to stroke it. It stopped behind me and rubbed up against me. Not because I'm a wonderful person, but because of pheromones. I've never been stung by a bee or a wasp. I think it's because I give off an unthreatening scent.
I miss my cat Moggee, who lived to 21 years. Shipped him over to the States when I moved here. He would let me wear him like a Daniel Boone hat and with him lying on his back and my hand on his belly, I would mop the floor with his whole body. When I go out to our big backyard with lots of trees, he would follow me as I walk around. He was an amazing cat.
My ex girlfriends other cat liked me, she always tended to come to me for scratches. My girlfriend was very gentle when scratching her but i on the other hand scratched her around her ears quite strongly and she really enjoyed it. Also i regularly lifted her up and threw into the air straight up, and caught her gently and let her into the ground and she ran back to my feet so i could do it again. Also she always gave that cat activation mrrp-sound when she was up in the air, lol
We went to the shelter looking for Siamese kittens. When we walked by her cage she reached her paw out and batted at my leg. We reached the siamese and I wasn't feeling it. We walked back by her cage and she batted at my leg again. I asked to see her. They took her out and she climbed up my leg, then my torso, all the way to the top of my head. We took her home and for the last 17 years as soon as I sit down she is on my lap. She is laying there now as I type this.
Beauuutiful ♥️
I was hitting sales by the side of the road and a small town spca was doing a fundraiser. They had a bunch of cats in cages waiting to be adopted and one just got so excited to see me it practically wanted to bust out of the cage mowing loudly. I still feel bad for not taking it home but I was an hour out of town and had other stuff to do. I did leave a $25 donation though.
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when we first got my cat she was very anxious and would often attack me in particular. now she's calmer (4 years on!) and guess what? I'm her favourite 😊
A friend of mine had a black cat named Finnegan. She was feral, and showed up one day on Nikki’s doorstep. She took her in. In the beginning, Finnegan was skittish around me. In the end, she’d eat salmon treats out of my hand. Her scent marking technique was giving the palm of my hand a full face wash.
One day my cat was outside cornered and attacked by 4 dogs. I saved him. Ever since than I was his favorite. He knew my schedule and adjusted his to match it. He knew my routines in smallest details.
Amazing cat. He lived to be 25. I miss him terribly.
Thanks for sharing ❤ my torti girl was born in my parents garage when I was little and she was my best friend for 23 years
Amazing longevity! u must have looked after him REALLY well! My oldest was nearly 21, the others all less.
That’s amazing!
@@RS-xx9veyes 25 is very long! 21 is also very long! On a different note, the videos on the playlist on my channel titled 'Purpose of Life?' might change someone's life for the better!
Rip to your fur baby
To be chosen by a cat is a wonderful thing.
I am the chosen one. Alpha squadron Wolfpack leader. My wife is jealous.
Yes, it's wonderful to smell like cat urine
They make you feel privileged to be their slave :)
yes! i was chosen by my two cats, they really know my schedule really well!, they wake me up in 6am, as i usually feed them by 6.30. and waiting my comeback exactly at 6pm. and i feel guilty if i coming back home late
So true ❤
Lost my little buddy a few days ago to kidney failure.
RIP little man
I’m so sorry.
So very sorry hear that and I'm sure your buddy had a great life with. It's never easy when they leave us.
You’ll be together again ❤
🫂 I also lost a little buddy (though a dog) to kidney failure a few days ago.
❤
When my cat was pretending to be asleep, I would still approach her and give her a gentle kiss on her forehead - not to wake her or incite her in to playing with me, but more of a reassurance that I was nearby. She used to give me the cutest gentle 'miaow' every time. I loved her and still miss her, 10 years after she passed away. I would love another cat, but don't think I could love another cat as much as I loved her.
I feel you! I had a deep mutual
Affection with my cat - I waited 4 or so years after I had to let him go . I love my second cat - never the same as my companion but in different ways. My companion was almost like an enchanted human, so smart and expressive and deeply devoted to me - my second is the silliest boy there is . A Labrador in a cats body 😂😂 they re so different but I love to experience feline love again.
Yes, you can. You can make another cat happy. I had 18yr old cat, then a dog who lived for 11 years. When dog was about 6, took another cat from shelter. Now a year and a half ago got oriental cat/dog.
I know it's tough to be a cat widow/er. It's easier to talk about it. Come join our club. We meet up every thursday evening at 8 pm. You're not alone. ❤
@@zh3nox oriental cat and dog could be a match made in heaven - these cats often behave like dogs in a cats body 😅😅
I get that. I only had one dog in my life. He was a German Shepherd, and was just the sweetest thing. After he died I could never bring myself to get another dog. I've always had cats and love them to death. I mostly love all kinds of animals though. They make life worth living if you're close enough. 🙂
My ex and I had ten cats. We shared cat chores about equally. For about eight of the years we were together, we had one cat who made it very clear that she did not like me and wanted nothing to do with me. I wasn't mean to her and did not hurt her; she just hated me. We divorced and my ex took some of the cats, including that one.
About four years later, my ex moved and had to find new homes for several of her cats. I reluctantly agreed to take this cat back, as she couldn't find a home for her, but I wasn't sure if it would work. I still lived in the house we had lived in together, and I thought that may help, but now I had several other cats that this one had never met.
I was astonished. This cat was immediately comfortable with the house and with me. No adjustment period needed. No more hissing at me and running from me. The cat that had seemed to despise me now loved getting up in my lap and being petted.
No telling what really goes on in those little heads. I apparently wasn't her favorite, but when I was all there was, I was good enough.
You inherited the spot ig 😂
My bestie had the spiciest girl who refused to interact with ANYONE. When I visited I'd keep my hands to myself and just talk to her. She'd come sit by me, and would ask for pets on occasion. Just one stroke, maybe two, that's it. When my bestie had kids, the cat was severely unhappy. I took over her care, and within a week she became the sweetest lap cat. Unfortunately she had an undiagnosed bowel issue that ended up taking her life, but those months we had together were wonderful.
@@thunderchief7 Hey Baby, if you were all there was I would be rubbing your ankles too. Im shallow like that. Now get my food.
Mercenary little thing.
When last choice becomes second choice and the only choice.
My cat picked me . I was outside doing a routine maintenance on a homeowners AC and this lil fluff rolled up out of nowhere making demands. Gave him some water and scooped him into my truck. He fell asleep on my backpack in the passenger's seat. The rest is history and hes been my best buddy going on 9 years. 🎉😂 10/10 wouldnt recommend
Cat: Which person in the room doesn't like cats?
Cat: We have a winner! My new best friend!
I love watching “I’m not a cat person.” Become a cat person.
My theory is cats don't like people looming over them making extravagant shows of affection. It is scary. If you know cats you make yourself smaller, going on your haunches and may be offering g a hand to smell so the cat assesses you. By ignoring them people who dislike cats are in a way inviting them to come and investigate them!
@@matthewcoombs3282 Yes, this makes sense. We must be like T Rex with long arms to cats. Thinking back, the easiest way to get the attention of my previous cats was to ignore them. They couldn't stand it.
@@cpmow831 Yes it is fun to watch. My dad was not a cat person, he was a little afraid of them. Our first family cat was okay with him but he never really bonded with her. Then she had two kittens and we kept both. The boy kitten became my dad's third child! Tuffy would even sit in the recliner with my dad and eat with him. He would push a little food to one side of his dish and the cat would eat off his plate! This went on for 21 years and it drove my mother insane.
@@cattuslavandula he was anointed by feline overlords. Once that happens, you are through. 🤣🤣
My Cat can be dead asleep...I can whisper "Good Boy," and get an immediate tail flick
They are rarely THAT asleep - this being said, being entirely asleep for them is a MASSIVE sign of love and trust.
That's just because he heard you, that's perfectly normal. Lol
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I hate when they're so deeply asleep, they look dead. How many times I shook my cats thinking that they had abandoned me. 😢😭
@@shizukagozen777 and then they look at you in such a way that makes you feel guilty for betraying them and waking them up every. single. time.
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I wouldn't call that "betraying" but yeah, you feel a bit guilty and sorry for waking them up but the relief is stronger than anything else. My last cat always looked surprised before looking at me tenderly. He was never mad at me for waking him up, sometimes he was just annoyed at best.
I can attest to having a calm presence as the #1 reason animals gravitate to me. I worked with many types of animals and they all would follow me around anytime I was near. It was quite funny to see full grown bison following me around acting like puppies wanting attention. The guy who owned the place didn't think I had it in me to keep working there after the first week before he hired me, but after 10 minutes there and seeing the reaction of the animals he was left in awe. His wife often watched me and laughed at how 2500 lb animals would come over to me to pet them like they were domesticated, yet they would chase other humans and animals off.
They usually choose the person who says they hate cats. It's their job to win them over and they often do.
My wife is learning that lesson lol
This is so true, I hate cats, my cat loves me the most now I love my cat, but hate all other cats, she just follows me everywhere, my gf finds it hilarious
just like my mom lol she loves following her around
Because they like aloofness..like themselves..
Or the person who is allergic to them
“The magic of the slow blink” lol
Cats don't like noise , they will choose someone who is quiet and considerate.
I have a British Short Hair. His favourite person is my 5 year old son who is the loudest and least considerate!
Watching because my cat chose my grandfather instead of my grandmother. I was super surprised when I realized the cat liked my grandpa - the cat was super grumpy and avoided everyone - but she liked to hang out with my grandpa.
My granny was never much of a cat person, but when she came over our cat would always come up to her. It was odd but she got used to it, and I think she actually started to like our cat.
They prefer to be ignored UNTIL they WANT to be in your presence, If you NEED to interact with the cat lay on the floor reading a newspaper, random page turning and NOT constantly checking them, they will stand between you and what your are trying to pay attention to
Instructions unclear
To my cat
Who began biting my hair
Dude this worked for me finally thank u !!!!!! wtf ur genius haha
All you have to do is change the sheets or open a suitcase and a cat will instantly appear and be interested. 😂
Cats like control. When you let them approach you, they feel safe. On the other hand, if you chase them or pick them up when they don't want to be picked up, they lose control and associate that feeling with you. Playing hard to get works every time. That is, if you then immediately put away the newspaper or whatever and give them your complete adoring attention (you should be grateful they are letting them pet you after all).
I've been chosen by two cats in my life - so blessed aren't we 🤗
Greetings from Finland! My former neighbour's ginger (neutered) male cat was super friendly and made -- I'd say very actively -- friends with me. (He was like that with all humans, though: a nice guy, people just adored him). When I was around the house or coming back home, he used to run up to me with his tail up meowing like saying 'Hi!'. Then he started to appear in my backyard, jumping on the recess of the sitting room window, basically knocking at the window -- like "Hello, it's me, could you let me in?". I often did. He would seek out a comfortable place to rest. I let him be. The thing is, my neighbours also had a dog, and I could often hear terrible racket as if there were a row or a fight between them, the "owner" intervening, often equally loud. I admit I am quite an introvert and low-key kind of person. So, I understand he had chosen me for some peace and quiet, maybe even to get some sleep. (I literally burst into tears when I found out my cat friend had moved out...)
Cats often like a 'second home' - just in case!
I have two happy little indoor cats, and three outdoor cats who were completely feral until they discovered the pleasure of cuddles. Sometimes as I do my gardening I find their little heads between my hands butting me and begging to be stroked. So cute. ❤
Ah yes the headbutt! I was over at my friend's to have a holiday meal and his cat came over to greet me but I was eating so I couldn't pet her so then she started head-butting me on the elbow to get my attention.
I had a roomate with two cats. Dulci wanted nothing to do with me. Sweet Pea claimed me. She was a ragamuffin who would perch around my shoulders like a scarf and ride around as I puttered about the apartment. She'd sit outside my room and cry if I was away for more than a night. She was super smart, loved the disco ball in my window, loved the laser pointer, had a squeaky little voice. She was 1 in a million!
I wish that I knew about many of these tips while my cat was alive. He’s with the Lord, now. And in hindsight there were things we did well, and things we did not so well. It’s been 40 years since he left us and I thank the Lord for all the time he was with us. They were great years.
When my now wife and I first started dating I had two cats and a black Labrador...
After she passed two Cat Scans and a Lab Report we got married... Animals know more about people than we do..
Best comment ever! ❤
MANY years ago I reconnected with a childhood friend. I’d taken in a cat my neighbor threw out (awful person). Cat was terrified of everyone who came over & hid until they left. Within less than 5 minutes of my friend coming over she was on his lap napping. We ended up as a couple for over 27 years, married for 20 before he died. She somehow just knew immediately. I have zero doubts that she is often on his lap napping now!
My mom adopted an older cat named Samantha when I was in high school. I distinctly remember her liking me *instantly*. Mom was the one who fed her, cleaned her litter box, etc., but I was the one she slept with.
When she'd look at everyone else who sat in the chair nearest to the TV, she'd look and think about whether or not she wanted to sit on their laps whether it was Mom, my stepfather or my stepsister, but as soon as I sat there, she'd BOLT from her hiding spot and leap onto my lap.
When I moved out, she'd go to my room to look for me. 🥺
I feed the cat yet all she wants is my youngest son who does very little for her .
@@pincermovement72 That will not change. Cat chooses people. I never fed my cat either (4 of us in the house, me the youngest) and cat chose me. She loved me the most. Yes, later when my dad died, I took care of the cat, fed her, played with her and so on. But initially, she chose me for different (cat) reasons.
@@Vecko-t8bmy cat favourite is my son. His zodiac sign is Taurus.
Animals tend to like me. I think part of it is because, as an Aspie, my body language is fairly muted. So, from the animals' perspective, I appear calm and non-threatening, which calms them down in turn.
There are other things I've practiced as well, such as a firm but gentle touch (even when holding wiggly critters like geckos) and the willingness and pain tolerance to accept getting bit or scratched without flinching. Breathing exercises are great at helping calm your nerves as well. Remember that animals can sense your stress and will mirror it back to you.
My little buddy was lett to me in a will. I like cats, so I took her. Cost a bit in dental attention, but she saw me thru lockdown nonsense. ❤ my little buddy x
I still remember it clear as day. My grandmother lived in an apartment complex on the second floor. We went there every Sunday for dinner and one night in august 2010 I was young and sitting at the bottom of the stairs waiting for my mom to come out and take us home, my ginger bro came up to me smelling the leftovers as a kitten so of course I gave him some. He went home with us and we’ve been inseparable since
I have a stray cat living with me. She won't even tolerate anybody else in the house, she runs away and cries until I let her out. A knock on the door or even the telephone ringing and she's off. She does really like me though and comes in every night for stroking and cuddles. And then she wakes me up at dawn every morning to be let out for the day.
My stray cat buddy ran away 😢
If you love that cat, I would highly suggest spaying her and transitioning her to indoors only.
Cats who go outdoors tend to have a shorter lifespan. I think it was 4 or 5 year lifespan.
I just can’t imagine how it would be like if/when they don’t return one day.
@@robbcabaian She is spayed already. If I tried to keep her indoors I think she would leave and never come back. We're friends, I don't want to keep her where she doesn't want to be.
Stroking and cuddles ... I wish ..
*Calling for my new friend's cat's attention.*
, "Oh He doesn't like anyone."
*Jumps up on my chest and curls up for the rest of the night.*
I say this about my snuggle bug kitty, just to make people's days better when he climbs in their lap and demands pets.
I met my cat at a pet smarts. He was the only one greeted me awhile other cats were either hissing or just ignoring me 😂 He is my best friend.
I'm kind of hoping that that's how I'll find my cat
It's 1:11am & I'm up watching a video about how cats choose their favourite person. I don't even have a damn cat 😅
Maybe you should 🎉
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I found a stray or abandoned cat and brought him home. He slept by my feet on the car ride home and he rarely leaves my side now. We have another stray and he is more independent but sticks to me.
I would have to say that the best way to win top spot with a cat is to always listen to what they want. If you pick up the cat and it squirms a little, immediately put it down and pet it as it walks away. Always speak calmly to them. Always tell them how beautiful they are and how lucky you are. They actually understand this, believe it or not.
Totally agree. I think we forget sometimes that our animals can hear and understand our words or emotions. I noticed my bond with my cat strengthened when I started complimenting him. And for the most part, I can understand now what he wants. He’s my little buddy.
I'm the only one in the house...So, I win 😊😂🐾
I am about 5 months into two brand new kittens, boy and girl brother and sister. Mum kicked all 4 babies from her litter off her teet after about 6 weeks so I was hand feeding them from an early age and we have bonded beautifully. They just love to sleep where you sleep!
I had two just the same, brother and sister, six weeks. They were VERY timid and scared when we brought them home, but almost five years later now, and we can’t walk five feet without tripping over one of them! It’s really fun to watch their personalities develop. Girl cat has bonded most with me, boy cat with my boyfriend. They greet us when we come home, and sleep with us every night. And they’re VERY talkative! Consistency is key-they like routines. Boy cat always shepherds us to bed at the same time…even if we have the next day off😂 Unlike dogs, cats don’t necessarily want an “alpha.” They want attention on THEIR terms. And love is on their terms. Believe me when I say you may never go to the bathroom alone again…and even if you’re paying the bills, it’s their home, you’re lucky to live there😹 Make sure there’s multiple places for them to sleep, but also places they can comfortably hide. Ours go under the bed in thunderstorms, so I’ve put blankets down there for them. And LEVELS! Get a cat tree, install shelves, and depending on your living situation, put out a bird feeder in your yard. It’s endless chattering joy for them! Also, get ELEVATED food and water dishes-imagine bending at the waist to eat your food-not pleasant. Elevated bowls allow for easier digestion. I’ve also learned that cats are very territorial. I have to feed girl cat in a different area from her brother. It’s not a big deal, but it’ll help them feel comfortable to have their own things and space.
Anyway, maybe you know all of this already, I was just thinking of the early days with my babies. You weren’t asking for advice, but maybe this will be helpful. I love my kitties and am super nerdy about reading and watching videos. He’s a bit goofy, but I’ve gotten a lot of information from Jackson Galaxy. I hope you read this as a comment given purely with care…just from one cat lover to another! Best of luck with the kittens, hope your new babies bring you as much love as mine have given us!
@@courtneyy229 thanks! some good ideas.
I choose my favoriet cat, she is very special. I got her from the shelter and it's both ways.❤️😸❤️
Shelter pets and strays are the best pets. They are grateful.
A kitten decided to move in by us on Christmas Eve last year. It took her a long time to warm up and while she's a bit offish with others, she's become my shadow. Absolutely adore her, she such a character
I hate life without my babies. I can't bring them back and cry for them constantly they were all I had.
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When I was a teenager my mom's Himalayan cat love me but can stand my mother. My mom's cat would come into my bedroom and visit me when I was sick and give me baths on my nose and she would also let me hold her and give her kisses on the head. My mother on the other hand would get a scratch on the arm if she tried to pet her cat. I really miss that cat I loved her so much ❤😢
I just asked a street cat if they wanted some water on a hot day. She instantly became our shop cat, now my apartment cat
When I come home my cat rolls all around on the floor. It’s the cutest thing.
Love animals specially cats animals are better than most people
Our cat has always favored my girlfriend because I assume because she's the one that rescued her and the cat never forgets that.
Excellent information well articulated! Great video representation as well! I subscribed!
Very informative. Thank you for the video.
it comes down to; "If you ain't got time for me, i ain't got time for you."
I got da time loll
Interesting. However, we just got a kitten 3 weeks ago, and, for the first time among the approx. 8 or 9 cats we've ever owned, this kitten truly loves us both equally
My cat lays next to me when he likes to sleep.
cats always find me :)
When I was at my worst, my cat wouldn’t leave me alone. Forcing her way into my lap when I was really crying.
This became a routine. I’d cry. She’d come to my lap and I would start petting her.
And I laugh about it now cause I taught her that when I cry she gets a petting. 😂
Two of my friends have 3 cats. I'm not even over there very often, and I own a dog. But when I'm over there, there's one cat in particular that always comes over to me, even more than it's owners.
the hooman can opener is preferred
😂😂😂Or night eater and fridge opener 😂
This is something that my Mum told me many years ago, that a cat chooses its human companion and will not just go to anybody.
My cats just use rock paper scissors, or just fight each other to the death for attention
My cat loves me when theres food around , and i love her when shes sleeping it works both ways lol
Great video - cats definitely feel safe with those who can read and respect their body language and cues
When our family brought two kittens home, we went to bed and one followed us upstairs and the other we left asleep on the couch downstairs. She woke up and started crying because she was left alone in the dark. So I went down and brought her up to be with us...and I have been her favorite person ever since I did that more than 15 years ago. I'm sure she would have chosen whoever came down to get her.
Me watching this with my cat curled up asleep on my lap 🥰😹
That's funny, after 2.5 years of ignoring and avoing me completely the neighbour's cat all of a sudden chose me as his favourite person 😁
When I go to bed, my cat hops up and lays on my chest every night. Last night I had to get up and pee. So I picked him up, and set him gently on the bed so I could get up. Went to the bathroom, came back, laid down. He hopped up on my chest again, bit the shit out of my arm, meowed at me in an offended tone, then flopped on his side, nuzzled my arm, and started purring. Cute little jerk 😭 didn’t like that I got up
My girlfriend once worked in a household of a friend, as a designer, on their personal office, so she went there everyday, they have 3 cats and one of the cats is "antisocial" and only loves one person, my friend's wife. My gf knows how to approach animals, we have a tight bond with cats. First week and the so called antisocial cat came sit on her lap in the office as she was working. Everyone was baffled to how and why? She and the cat bonded a lot and they always told that she has powers to be able to enchant the cat. What she did? Didn't treat him as antisocial but also didn't step into any boundaries that they didn't have yet (she and the cat). They always said that people always tried to cuddle the cat without success, that's why they thought he was antisocial. Just let the cat be, show you respect his space, if you know how to respect them, they might trust you. (Each cat it's a diff cat). Love them all.
I am definately a cat person.....cats are sweet, soft and their purrs are soothing. All people should give cats a try. You will be glad you did.
I stacked the deck. I’m the only person in my house. 😏
I love the 'slow blink"
I tried that one with the cat I had during high school. She and I were very close-knit.
My baby boy has special "mews" only for me. I have a very special place in my heart for him too. ❤😽
My roommates cat won’t leave me alone.
I'm their only person 😂
My cat will sleep with us and when i get up for work at 5am that cat follows me to every room until i leave for work. I'm the first one home everyday and she comes out of whatever room she's in and rolls around on her back near my feet being super vocal.
Your cat and mine must be twins separated at birth. 🤣
My cat always chooses me and am happy of her choice.. because i guess she have no choice.. am the only human as her roommate. 😮😊! I rescued her from a neighbor's yard hissing and scratching. Am not her choice then.. 😊
Great information about cats..!
I had my monty my cat for 7 years I called him at 11 pm he always came home , he jumped off a wall and in to a car was killed outright my heart broke I cryed for a long time a week later a 3 legged cat came to me I put him out he came again I put him out but one day I let him in we were together for 3 years and 9 months my love for him was so great his owner came and took him home but he came to me again but I live in an old people home they said he not your cat so he can’t come in again he cry’s every night and morning it’s breaking me all over again,
My son wanted a cat his entire childhood but we couldn't have one where we lived. 3 years ago we finally moved and adopted Isabelle. Well Isabelle chose me. She's my shadow now. Follows me around all day.
Great Video 🎉
I totally understand why the ancient Egyptians worshipped cats. They’re little furry Buddhas. 😻
fluffy friends
❤ Thank you 😊
The one who gives the food and cleans the litter box 🤯
My feral cat decided to adopt me came in and had a litter
That happened to me. We took in a skinny, sad looking cat, took her to the vet, and learned she was pregnant. 2 days later she had 4 kittens.
@@patriciaturnham453 I still have her and two of her kittens
Mother cats are smart like that. Find nice humans and a nice home for the kittens. There’s videos like that all over RUclips. It’s remarkable
It's usually who they see feeding them. Not always, but usually.
I was the favorite of two cats that's how I know they know which person in the family cares the most
The last part sounds like a general relationship advice 😂
I fell in love with my brothers cat that recently died RIP Milo 🥲🥲
We have many cats inside + out. I have one in particular that when im sad ( son passed away) she always comes up on my chest and kisses me. I know its God letting me know that he is with me. That helps cause its so very comforting ❤
Miss Zelda-(Picks the dumbest human in the household.) MINE!
Cats choose the human in the house that likes them the least. I always hated cats. Then my wife and daughter brought one home against my wishes. She became MY cat.
And she loves her daddy!
Cats like you if you understand their body language and what they want. When my cat stands on one side of the kitchen, it means he wants ice in his water bowl. 😂 Okay, maybe they like you if you’re willing to spoil them 24/7, too. They associate you with good things and follow you around. It’s the world’s most benevolent Stockholm syndrome.
The minute Timmy came into my house with his 2 sisters he owned me.
I would walk around with him draped.around my neck.
Now he is sixteen and still follows me everywhere ❤
Aww ❤
The 18 year old Queen of the house slow blinks when she's hungry or wants a treat
My wife tries to bribe our cat daily with treats and toys. I come home, look at my cat, and she meows at me, i meow at her, and then she follows me everywhere all day. I dont know why she chose me, but i think it's hilarious every time she ignores my wife and curls over in my lap.
I'm planning on getting a cat soon because I'm moving into a place that'll allow cats. I haven't had a cat since I was a teenager and I'm now 60 years old. My plan when I go to the shelter is to look at all of them and just kind of approach their cage and kind of not be too touchy but see which ones come to me and how they react to me. The one that shows that it's really interested in getting to know me will be the one I probably take home
My sister-in-law has a cat that generally ignores their entire family apart from feeding time, but whenever I visit, he immediately comes to me and sits on my lap.
No one else in the house but me and we are all quite bonded 😸😸😸❤️
There’s also some big downsides to being their favorite. My cats are on top of me all the time following me to every room, to the bathroom, wanting affection constantly, not letting me work, very clingy! Some days I wish I weren’t their favorite mama needs a break 😂
It is an honor to be chosen 😭🤎
Mine chose me because I was the only creature that would pet her when she was sick and stinky - now she follows me everywhere.
She had eaten some plants that caused ulcers. Doc said we had to just let them heal on her own and that poor baby was drooling everywhere. Even the other cats would run away 😅
Huh, never thought of blinking back at cats before
Slow blinking works actually :) love cats
It works with dogs as well.
I guess it's the "I'm totally relaxed in your company, so no threat to you" message wich comes through...
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It is working, tried it with my Mum's cat.
I also tried to maeow at her, and when she was in the mood she answered. That was very sweet.
I'm allergic to cats.
Whenever I go to any house that has one, the damn things refuse to leave me alone
EVERY SINGLE TIME
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There was a group of us in the park when a cat appeared. I stood watching as the cat weaved through the outstretched hands, wanting to stroke it. It stopped behind me and rubbed up against me. Not because I'm a wonderful person, but because of pheromones. I've never been stung by a bee or a wasp. I think it's because I give off an unthreatening scent.
Nice 🥰🌸
My cats love me.🐈🐈⬛
I miss my cat Moggee, who lived to 21 years. Shipped him over to the States when I moved here. He would let me wear him like a Daniel Boone hat and with him lying on his back and my hand on his belly, I would mop the floor with his whole body. When I go out to our big backyard with lots of trees, he would follow me as I walk around. He was an amazing cat.
My ex girlfriends other cat liked me, she always tended to come to me for scratches. My girlfriend was very gentle when scratching her but i on the other hand scratched her around her ears quite strongly and she really enjoyed it. Also i regularly lifted her up and threw into the air straight up, and caught her gently and let her into the ground and she ran back to my feet so i could do it again. Also she always gave that cat activation mrrp-sound when she was up in the air, lol
Happy international cat day ❤🐈