My first cat was extremely motherly and protective of me. At one point when I was getting a spanking from my father, she actually attacked him pretty viciously. It baffled me for years, but every time I started crying as a little girl, she would run over and bite me. Now, I understand it's because she was trying to pick me up and carry me away, like I was her crying kitten. She was my hero. Anyone who says that cats are aloof or indifferent to their owners simply doesn't understand cats.
My parents had two cats that had previous had a litter of kittens together when I was born. They followed me everywhere and let me wrestle with them without ever fighting back. My parents supervised of course to make sure I wasn’t too rough with THEM though. 😅
yeah maybe at rare occasions cats are like that but Dogs become like that after not even 4 months of you just feeding and petting them😂 have 2 old heads that have been in my family for a long time and most of our family photos has those 2 old mfs in them🤣
I'm type 1 diabetic. My wife had a cat named George. George passed away years ago. He would get her attention when my blood sugar was getting low when I was sleeping. Decided to tell my experience.
Cats are so much more emotional and caring than people give them credit for. It's just that their facial expressions and body language are so subtle that unless you know what to look for you might not pick up on most of the signs. Once you know how to speak cat though you can see all their tiny reactions to everything around them, a whole world opens up. I adore my cat, she's so loyal and loving and I love every second I get to spend with her.
My cat didn't have a mother, so I rescued her when she was about 9 days old, I I fed her, taught her how to pee and poop, I was basically her cat mama, let me tell you, it was a struggle, getting up every 2 hours to feed her, making sure she was warm and cozy ( kittens in this age can't control body temperature) I didn't even know if she was going to make it, because she was so small and so week... Now she's 2y old, and she never leaves my side, she literally follow me, she coddle with me every night to sleep, and every time I'm sad she lay in My chest and gives me little kisses, i never felt this type of connection with any pet before, I know she loves me, she shows me every day... she's the most loyal creature I ever seen ❤️
@@magne7771Yes, she does. I bottle fed a kitten whose mother rejected her (I know for a fact, because I was fostering the mom and whole litter). I kept that kitten, and she was so devoted. She got old and sick, and many trips to the vet didn’t help. The night before she died, she came to bed and was very affectionate. She looked like she was telling me, “Thank you. I love you.” Right after that, she passed away in the night. She seemed to know it was her last chance to show me how she felt about me. I hope I see her again someday. RIP Pattycake ❤🐈
Wow! I was always a dog person, but one day at a friends home there cat ran away after giving birth to 4 kittens. The mother was young so who knows? Anyway the kittens were getting cold and not eating and dieing off. I was there when the last kitty was looking bad. I said let me try feeding her and Thanks to God she ate!!! I said I'll take her home and bring her back tomorrow. I kept her!!! From 3 days old till she had to be put to sleep at 11 years old from cancer. I am tearing up as I write this! Yes it was crazy work to feed and make them go potty but the love you get is true!!! I so miss my Pookie!!!🐈❤❤❤❤🙏
The cat in my profile is called Bengy, he is 14 years old and I took him in after his owner passed away ... He behaves literally like a dog, he follows me around, comes when I call and he literally always by my side, If I was to go for a walk he would walk by my side like some kind of trained dog ... I have never seen a cat do this .... I had him now for a little over 2 years and he brought some much happiness to my life .... I love him so much, the fact that he is now getting old and maybe passing away is already freaking me out... I can't imagine my life without him anymore ... yed I did not raise him ...
One time, my mum got really sick -- must have been food poisoning or something. Anyway, she was bedridden all day. Our cat hopped up onto the bed next to her, kneaded her, purred and headbutted her, and stood watch all day, like a soldier. :3
I had a female cat that I adopted when she was all grown up. When I would be experiencing menstrual pain while laying in bed, she would sit below my stomach where I would feel the most pain without me signaling that I was in pain in that area. She knew the weight and the heat coming from her would help relieve the pain.
@@Ayesha______ Yeah, I’m not certain about it either but the fact that she did it more than once and would look at me in the eyes each time after she sat in that specific place where the menstrual pain usually is astonishes me.
Exactly that my Sophie does when I am in acute pain during my menstrual cycle. She always sits on the area where the pain is. She dose it regularly. So, it is not a coincidence. Cats can identify the paining area.
@@harrycop7944 Some people are dog people, others are neighbours that are on the receiving end of cats going to the toilet in their backyard, coz cats hate the smell being close. Just 2 examples.
I have 2 cats who I adopted 13 years ago. I have a degenerative spinal disease that causes constant pain & my boys are so tuned into my pain levels, it’s incredible. They know when it’s a worse than normal day & barely leave my side. My mum was always more of a dog person but the first time she saw my boys react when a particularly nasty pain spasm hit she completely fell in love with them. In her words “I never knew that a cat could look so worried before”. And to think, when I adopted them they were terrified of people after a bad first home. I didn’t know if they’d ever become lap cats, never mind therapy cats! They really do make living in constant pain that bit easier to cope with.
I heard lap cats are actually a gene, and it's getting rarer because the cats who have it are usually fixed. Both pure-bred and feral cats don't tend to have it, and they're the majority of cats who breed. So if yours never turn, don't hold it against them, they still love you and will be affectionate in other ways.
Ive watched a few of these videos and the number of people with chronic pain that have commented with a similar story to mine has made me feel very much less alone
That`s inpart because they can hear things that we think are impossible to hear like insects. Mine can hear a thunder storm long before it arrives and seeks safety ahead of time though thunder storms never used to bother her when she was younger.
Yes! I always have a laugh when people lay on the floor and pretend to be dead and say... look my cat doesn't like me. And I know... that they can hear their heartbeat so the cat probably thinks their owner is trying out a new nap position. 🤔 And just moves on to the next thing.
When I was 8, at my grandparent's house,Milo, there cat, knew I was scared of the dark, so every time my grandpa turned off the lights and left the door open a little, Milo would walk in and lay right next to me, and even sleep, I think he thought he was making me feel safe and I love him for it!
I've known more than a few people who dislike cats but have never really known a cat. Usually all it takes is for them to be around cats for a short while and that changes. The Ancient Egyptians were correct in how they viewed cats....as gods...or at least god-like!
My mom had a cat who hated everyone and everything but her . One night she wouldn’t leave my moms room or side and we didn’t know why. She ended up having a stroke , even when we rushed the room trying to help she was still there. Unfortunately she passed and my brother took the cat now, but now we know she knew something bad was going to happen and refused to leave her side
I got hurt in a car accident months after I got my cat six years ago. My cat immediately knew I was injured and was super attentive. She clung onto my injured shoulder the whole time I was recovering. She's now 19 years old and purring right next to me as I type this.
When I had a fall last week my youngest cat got so protective of me. She even got friendly towards my friend who came to help me. My cat doesn't like anyone but me. So wouldn't normally be friendly to anyone else. I think she was trying to say thank you to my friend
I Totally agree! Without a doubt!!! Let me ask this, does my cat who I haven't seen for a long time, know that I am sending him as a message in my mind, from me to him? by way of visualizing him? via Jesus? Please no bs ok? I love and miss him so much.
Recent studies found out that cats were as attached to their owners as toddlers are to their parents. They scored higher than dogs , but this was depending on the cat
I inherited a cat who had been feral early on. Being a dog person I was at a loss, but thanks to Jackson Galaxy videos, I learned to turn off my dog glasses and learn how cats communicate. She became my dearest companion. She has passed and I have adopted another cat with a totally different personality, but thanks to those videos, I was able to learn his cues. He is now my bestest friend.
I have 25 Greek rescues they all know their individual names they wait for me when I come home know when it's sleep time know when it's food time know my voice and listen when I talk to them individually.. I love them all and they all have different characters..
My longest, most mutually loving relationship was with a purebred Burmese cat. We spent 12 happy years together. I was never lonely with him around. Intelligent, intuitive and in tune with me. My true companion. He died five years ago. I could never have another cat. They could never replace him in my affections
It helps to learn Cattese. It's said that cats lack the delicate muscles for facial expressions, that body language is the clue to what cats are feeling. Wrong!
One time I was in extreme pain because of my period, kept lying in bed for 10 hours just crying, throwing up, and making pain noises, and the cats all sat in my room for 10 hours not eating, drinking, or plying, only to go to the litter box for a minute to then return, they only got out and ate/drink/played when I got better enough to leave my bed. That day they never pured, never sat close to me, never fought with each other as they always do, but just sat quite and never left me, I saw in that loyalty, emphathy and tenderness.
Their internal clock is amazing. If I do not wake up at the time when I should wake up, she will jump on me and start walking all over me and sniffing my nose. More of it, on the weekends, she does not do that. Also they know where I am and what I am doing. When I am working, they just sit outside of the office and enjoy being lazy. If I stop typing and make no sounds, one of them will come to the door of the office just to check on me.
@@Berndr No, my friend, they have a food dispenser, they can get as much food as they want. It is important for them that I wake up at the specific time. Or else...
That last one is absolutely true. Cats recognize how human babies are highly dependent unlike kittens, so they become more alert and protective near them.
When my daughter was born, and people would come to meet the new baby, when they approach her crib, the cat, Sandia, would get between them and the crib. Protecting "her" baby! Definitely protective!
The cat that launched itself at an aggressive dog that had grabbed hold of a little (family member) boy is an incredible video to behold. Or the one that saved a baby crawling toward a ledge and pulled them back at the last moment. Serious awareness. No more evident than the video showing a cat realize it's discovered its own ears in a mirror and is totally amazed by it.
the one time i got covid, my cat went to lie at my feet while i was tossing and turning in bed and stayed there even though i accidentally brush my feet against him when normally the slightest movement causes him to leave cuddle time. it was so sweet of him to try and watch over me when i was sick
You can believe this or not, but I had a Maine Coon that I was very close with and raised him from a kitten. I talked to him all the time and he understood a lot. I would ask him if he was hungry and then feed him. After some time, when I asked him if he was hungry, he would actually try and repeat that word. After some additional time, he began to tell me he was hungry by using that word. He did that for about 2 or 3 years then for some reason he stopped doing that. Maybe it was too much work! Hahahah.
We adopted our first cat Cleo when she was 14 years old. Poor thing was scared even by sneezing. But with our patience she changed. She was really smart. I teached her to give paw, sit down, death cat and ring bell when she wanted something. On beginning of covid we moved out to countryside and there was a feral cat. In same time unfortunately Cleo past away. We started to feed feral one. We noticed that he was watching us. So we gave him space and time to do it. Slowly building trust. It took him over a year to trust us enough to allowed us to stroke him. We call him Cleo legacy. I think that without her love, and gratitude we wouldn't ever think to help a feral cat. Our feral is named Tyson, he is a big boy. Biggest softy ever. He decided to "live" with us. We provide for him a cat flap, so he still can go hunt, and protect his territory. It took him nearly 2 years to learn how to meow ;) Tyson is about 12 years old. We think that Cleo left happy hormones smells around us, and also Tyson saw another cat happy with humans. We think that combination of all of that helped him to trust us. It's his second winter with us. He learned sound of car when I'm coming back home from work. He knows when I'm getting up for work. He managed to survive as a feral for so many years, so he's really good observer
My favorite cat ever Jerry was acting really strange in front of an open window. He was meowing and turning and looking very concerned and trying to get my attention. He didn’t settle down until we went to bed. The next day there was like 5 cop cars at my neighbors house. I went to work, came home from lunch and they were still there. So I looked it up, it turns out my neighbor had killed his wife and they found her rolled in a rug in a closet. I think that cat smelled what happened and freaked out and was trying to warn me. Pretty incredible.
My calico kitty headbutts me repeatedly, trying to distract me, when I get really stressed. She has taken over the roll of emotional support animal since my other cat died suddenly in 2021. I have a carrier for each cat. (My cat and the cat I'm fostering) I leave the carriers in different parts of my apartment with a blanket in each. That way they have the choice of sleeping in them. It shows them on a daily basis that they have nothing to fear about the carriers. They enjoy having personal caves.
My cat was a head-butter, too. I miss that! He just passed away this Fall. You should get your cat an official ESA (emotional support animal) letter, if you qualify…sounds like s/he has a gift! 💝
Cute little story: We call Kitten “cat” when he’s in trouble. He was relaxing when we were watching a doc about cats, so obviously he started to get very interested that the tv kept talking to him lol he went from sleeping to sitting at the tv watching
I rescued a cat last year but due to circumstances beyond my control I had to give her up. However, when I would go to the shelter with my girlfriend she knew I was there and was waiting for me at the door and loved all over me. What was funny is she loved my girlfriend but when I was there my girlfriend didn't exist lol. When I adopted her and had to go to work she was so mad at me that I left her for the day. I miss that sweet lady. I'm glad she has now found a new home with someone who can love her.
While I was away in September my one year old cat stayed with my sister. Due to Tropical Storm Fiona knocking out power, her friend came to stay with her too following major surgery. Tiana had never met this man, and she does not tend to sleep on my bed, but spent every night in there cuddled up next to the guy. I was told she made a great nurse.
I live with 3 cats I didn't want to adopt when my girlfriend mom died unexpectedly 5 years ago...but did. Now I couldnt imagine to be without them. In my world, I live with 3 hairy roommates. I dont "own" cats. They don't wear collars. If I get up to grab a beer, come back and one of them took my seat, I let them keep it after a reminder that I was sitting there first. They eat at the same time I eat. Something unusual happenning outside that draws me to the window means battle stations called.....we all are looking. I came home from work after a day that i forgot both my wallet and lunch/drinks on a VERY HOT DAY. I was alone at the jobsite and drank what was laying around in the truck here and there and I made a HUGE mistake trying to plow thru the day. That day (1 day in 30 years of electric work) I became so dehydrated that even my cheeks were cramping. I called my girlfriend (never ask her for help) on the way home and told her I was bigtime in trouble and PLEASE bring Gatorade, water, anything.....because I was too sick to even go into a gas station. Literally crawled up the steps to my apt and upon opening the door the cats slowly walked up and were sniffing me (usually they bumrush me).All 3 sat next to me for hours and barely ate what my gf put out....until I got back on track and they realized its cool again. Internal clock? I have one cat that wakes me up EVERY morning within a 10 minute range......4:30 am-4:40 for breakfast. She meows in my face and bunts until I say "Alright, alright! and some cusswords. Seriously, there have been more than a few times she saved me from being late for work because I left my cell (alarm) in the living room. Its a ritual that occurs at precise enough times that I can tell you that the "Crown" of the Great American Building in Cincinnati re-lights at 4:43 am after being off for a few hours every night. Plus, they all can open doors by staring at them. If you think cats ignore humans.....you never lived with one.
Change of any sort is a huge deal to my cat .I took the sofa apart today to wash all the removable covers ,my cat wasn't happy until everything had been replaced and was "Normal" again .I know he listens for what i'm doing because he arrives on the bed about 2 mins after I get under the covers ,every single night .
I lived for 15 months with 3 most loving, adorable and sensitive cats (who belonged to my landlady). I waa mostly bed ridden after a partial foot amputation and in thick bandages and her 3 cats would be with me constantly all through. Infact her oldest cat saved me once when she came and sniffed by foot for quite a while. So I just knew something waste very wrong since animals just know... I rushed to the hospital immediately and they unwrapped my dressing to find my sound had split wide open full off dripping. pus and blood! Thanks to her quiet, most intense cat my foot got saved from gangrene again. Contrary to people's notion about cats being indifferent animals, they are intact, very loving and caring... I managed to stay cheerful, positive and sane day to day, simply because of her 3 loving cats and 2 affectionate dogs. Nothing so pure and selfless as the unconditional, deep love of the animals once they trust you! They are truly created in God's image...❤️
What a terrible wound, you must've been so worried.! I hope your foot has healed and your health is better these days. I'm convinced cats and dogs have the sixth sense. They not only know when something is wrong, they know exactly where the problem is. Whether it's a health scare or an emotional issue, our animals just know!
@@nicolelillis2077 Dear Nicole. Thank you for your sweet msg. Actually both feet are still in bandages 22 months later n 3 months ago I hit 200 BP and had a cerebral stroke. Its only because of my home less animals I can stay cheerful. My dogs come to visit me every morning with sad gooey eyes and put their paws up on my knee and we have a long talk.. The stray cows too come to my ground floor and stand and just stare and I keep some vegetables for them too.. My animals are my anchor and lifeline. One particular stray blacky guards my door and when my Dr comes to do my dressing she comes in and sits and stares at him. Fortunately he loves dog's so he understands why... Im so blessed! Every morning I open my door and take my blessings from my strays then start the day. I've been working voluntarily for 4 decades with the homeless and they are so loving and protective.. Yes, they understand everything thats precisely why my cats n my doggies are very gentle and at times sniff my bandaged feet too! Nothing lile the animals once they trust you. Its a love story for life!!❤️
We love the cats we care for and we know that they feel comfortable in our presence. I've always loved cats as far back as I can remember. The first we "adopted" in our present home back in 2001 was a grey Persian who just turned up on our doorstep one cold evening. One saucer of warm milk and we were all hers. She was obviously house-trained leading us to think her "owner" may have died or simply abandoned her. We called her the grey ghost aka Fluffy. The first thing she did on entering the house was to go downstairs and make a bed in the spare bedroom her own. We used to have a routine when I was still working; each Friday I'd bring fish and chips home and my wife would say to her "fish Fluffy" so when I walked in, there she was sitting on the arm of the sofa waiting to enjoy the meal (fish) with us. She was a darling.
YES, it works. when first placing the carrier in the room leave the door open and put a small amount of food in there. that makes them have a positive association with the carrier. that way when it's time to go to the vet, it's not stressful.
A cats purr has a pitch that has healing properties in it particularly with bones. So if anyone in their house hold has broken bones or had bone surgery you may fined that your cat will sit by you and purr. I heard of a dog that was injured requiring surgery and the cat would sit next him all day purring. A mother cat will purr a lot when she has kittens perhaps it helps with bone and growth and development? I also had a cat who knew the Vet by name.
And scientists still aren't exactly sure how cats do it! Part of their mystery and specialness is the magic of purring. I learned something interesting about cats, both domestic and wild. Cats that purr don't and can't roar. Cats that roar, can't purr. My friend works in an office at the San Diego Zoo. Sometimes the handlers bring the cheetahs around for socialization. Cheetahs are very shy. My friend said that one day they brought one of them in and that cheetah purred the entire time it was walking through the building!
I recently got a bad sinus infection that knocked me out for a few days. I slept roughly 17 hours every day. Normally, my cat sleeps in his cat tree, but when I woke up during the day, he was curled up between my legs and stomach. He's such a sweet boy.
I miss my Baby Girl so much. I had to put her down on 12/26/22 at 11.5 years from intestinal cancer. I was absolutely crushed but now I get some healing by watching cat videos. I'm also learning how to draw with pastels. If you are grieving a pet, take up drawing or painting. It is SO therapeutic! It's not only peaceful but it allows you to reminisce as you do it. Doesn't matter how good you are.
I used to only have dogs but when my dog died a cat appeared out of nowhere on the roof by the window in my room. For context, I was extremely depressed at that time, I was barely eating, not much sleep either, and I would be crying a lot in my room. It was the worst year of my life for many reasons. So the cat would appear outside the window every day, she wouldn't leave and was very insistent, so I started letting her inside. Best thing I ever did. I never knew cats could be so attached and devoted to people, so knowing of everything going on, and so protective. The cat was like a mother or a really devoted nanny, she was steering me so I would go eat, go to sleep, rousing me our of my sadness, doing everything to get me out of that funk and return to a healther routine. I think it was meant to be, and it was pretty magical how she appeared. In fact there were strange and unexplainable things around her appearance, but I'll leave it at that. I used to think of myself as a dog person but now I don't see it that way, both cats and dogs are loving and loyal, they just express themselves in different ways.
My first cat once disappeared (in the house) a few hours in advance of a vet appointment, and only came out again after the appointment would have been over had we not had to cancel due to not finding her. We hadn’t taken the carrier out or done anything unusual at all, yet she knew not only that we were taking her to the vet that day, but what time it would have been.
One time my husband was on the phone with the vet the day prior to make the appointment, he spoke to the receptionist. Next day, my husband's cat was avoiding us and it was difficult to get him in his carrier to go to his appointment. -_-'
But for a cat to know the time and day and everything, to be able to disappear at exactly the right time and appear again as soon as the vet appointment would have been over?
@@UnicornHunterbooks I get you 100%, doubters gonna doubt, but I believe you. I've always maintained our animals are much smarter than we will ever know. And as for our cat, @Wouter's playground my husband actually didn't mention vet at all - he just verified the time with the receptionist. Most pet owner's know not to say that taboo word... I think that his cat recognized her voice and just knew because he was diabetic and had to go get checks every so often.
“they know you fall for their manipulation” god, that is so accurate edit: cats are definitely protective. my ex boyfriend would make me cry after phone calls a lot, and in person he made me sad and stressed a lot. my cat would yowl and growl when he came over after a couple months. still, anytime he hears someone come into my house now he growls and runs towards the door before running back to me. i think that’s him making sure it’s not him coming back
Cats are amazing creatures, and smart! My cat is 13 and came to me when she was 4. If I´m in pain she can come and lie on the spot that hurts. I had an period in life when I went ill now and then. I have heard stories that when the ambulance came, she has several times been waiting for them at the door, and then showed the medics where I was.
Cats have the uncanny ability to detect exactly when a human is about to pass away, and in their own way, they will be there for that person until that person passes away, giving comfort and deep love especally when that person needs it the most in their final hours of life itself. They truly are amazing animals. Appreciate them for who and what they truly are, love them, care for them, and that love alone will come back to you a million fold in many ways unexpected.
6:55 I would advise you to keep the cat carrier out as one of the sleeping spots for the cat, and in fact put a towel in there or something to make it a comfortable spot. Once you actually need to use it, you want the cat to see it as a trusted safe spot. To add to this, when you use it to transport the cat, instead of a towel put an unwashed shirt in there that still smells like you.
I had a full blown anxiety attack last week and my cat who has been fully bonded with me, wouldn’t leave my side. Other times I’m crying… it’s a quick check and a satellite observation. But this panic attack I had was something else and she knew it. She headbut my leg to reassure me or leaned against my leg purring. Then when I made it to my bed she lay at my feet staring at me. She was the best nurse I could have asked for.
So blessed for my Bobby just showing up at the door as a hungry kitten. He is the best little man! I love my Bobby he is a siberian tabby, so so beautiful
I love how cats are so sensitive and once you've earned the love of a cat, you have something very special in your life indeed! After getting my booster over a weekend recently, alternating feeling normal with feeling not that great, I would stretch out on the bed and sleep until I felt a little better. My now-grown cat, who has been with me since he was a few weeks old, and who is not a lap kitty at all, would stretch out next to me keeping one paw on me until I felt better and got up. While on the bed like that, if I rolled over and away from his paw, he would reach other to be sure that he kept his paw on me the whole time. I am sure that he was taking care of me in his way. And every night, after I am in bed and as soon as I turn off the over-the-bed light, he comes from wherever he is in the house (or even from the foot of the bed if he's planted himself there) and sort of pats the top of the cover near my face. He used to want me to lift up the cover a bit and crawl under the covers under a little tent I'd form with my knees bent, hanging out there for a while, purring. Now he just comes and pats, looks under the cover to be sure that I'm tucked in properly, and off he goes, back to the foot of the bed to spend the night. I didn't have a cat for about 10 years before he came into my life. Now I wonder how I could ever be without him because he is so special. I'm moving to Europe next year, and he's moving there with me! Thank you for this informative and interesting video about the wonderfulness of cats. As the writer Colette put it, "There's no such thing as an ordinary cat." They are all such individuals, and all so special!
i think most people love dogs than cats is because dogs shows more affection but once you have a cat you will realize that they too are affectionate in their own way
We had a beautiful Maine Coon Mix cat who adored our veterinarian! I would set out his carrier & then take the kids to school. One morning my son had opened the carrier without telling me. I looked high & low for him, before finally looking in his carrier. There he was! With an expression of impatience, when are we leaving, Meowmy?
Our two boys and I have developed a lot of communication skills with each other. I'm not very graceful, so when they're in the way where I might trip or hurt them, I wave my hand a certain way and say "scootch!" I developed slow blinking with Oliver--who shows to appreciate it. Sampson uses more human cues like coming to me when I call his name (because it usually means he'll get pets). Both the cats know where the red dot comes from. If they know where we put the laser, they'll come towards it and look at it, then us, then it, then us, etc. This is their way of asking to play with it. There are tons of other communication tools I can't remember right now. It's great knowing my cats and I understand each other.
I went to dinner at my aunt and uncles house a few months ago. Shortly before I left, their cat came in, and I petted him for awhile. When I got home, my cat jumped up next to me, sniffed my hand, then proceeded to wash my whole hand by licking it vigorously! She’d never done that before or since. I’m sure she was trying to get rid of the smell of that alien cat! 🤣
When I lived in France and talked to my family in Germany on the telephone I also wanted to talk to my cat for a moment just for him to know I‘m still there and not gone forever. Some people may think it‘s crazy but we have such a strong bond that I knew my absence would make him sad.
I found my cat while feeding a bunch of strays. She was one of the kits I noticed eat last, she was a skinny stray We called her “The like one”. She’s well fed now. Most of the strays left. Just 2 are left out of 8. The ones left we plan to continue taking care of.
I had a sweet orange tabby that I could tell he loved me. He'd come running when he saw me, and would make little mewing noises. So cute. I fell down in my kitchen once, and just sat there for a bit, stunned, and he ran over to me and climbed up into my lap and was searching my face and sniffing me, looking concerned. He was upset I was hurt. I miss him so much. He would go on long walks w me. The neighbors would remark about how they'd never seen a cat go on walks w humans. I didn't need to put a leash on him.
On the note of carriers, I've gotten my kitten accustomed to the carrier bag by not just taking her to the vet with it first we started car rides in the bag then visiting friends for short periods of time, then eventually the vets, after the vet she was unsure but I kept encouraging her with toys, treats, trips to the pet store etc. Now she'll hop in if she really is bored at home
I recall when my cat and I had a scuffle during the night because his “hunting” instincts kicked in while I was asleep and I moved my arm from under the cover and he scratched it very bad. The next day he wouldn’t stop licking the wound where he scratched me at as if he was apologizing for his actions while nursing it at the same time.
When my daughter was an infant, my cat would walk under the crib, do a circle and lie down. This was to let us know he was now 'on duty'. It was cute, but that cat was serious!
I have had cats most of my life. The one I have now, is the only one who likes to go to the vets! She has a front door opening carrier and gets right in (with very little coaching). Every 6 weeks, she goes to the vet to get her nails clipped. She defininately likes the feel of her nails short. I've never seen that before with any of the other cats.
One thing I've found cats to never be is indifferent. They're simply past masters at keeping it cool, unless something is very wrong. They're intelligent enough to discern the difference
Emotional wise. I tell my husband to stop complaining with his loud voice and stop slamming things. And if my cat is on his lap while a stressful show or movie is on tv I tell my husband to breathe slowly and stay calm. He doesn’t though. My cat senses his discomfort and comes onto my lap. Shows , scary, suspenseful etc. don’t bother me So my fur baby feels safe with me. My husband always talks so loudly. I know that upsets my fur baby also.
My mom has a very similar voice to mine. When she talkes to my cats they are reassured but still look at her with the look ‘something is not right’ because she looks nothing like me. Its so funny.
Many years ago I had a cat who was not at all a lap kitty. But one time I had a bad day and was crying...no idea what about...and he came and got on my lap and let me cry and cry, getting him wet with the tears. He volunteered to stay there until I was over whatever it was. Then off he went, back to being kind of aloof! They definitely know, and they are there to show us love when we most need it!
Whenever i left the house on foot my cat would follow me, he was smart because he'd keep a distance from me. I used to go to a friend's place to play videogames, often even sleeping over. Then the next day as i would go back home always on foot he was there, hanging around my friend's house probably waiting for me. It's something that always intrigued me. Miss you Tigro.
When I had COVID, there were two days in particular when I was VERY sick. During those two days, my cat lay against me purring. From what I can tell, she was concerned about me and lying against me and purring was her way of trying to treat my COVID. And, I can honestly say, that after the worst of COVID had passed, when I could finally stand up again, there was my loyal cat, begging to be fed.
As a cat owner I agree with this 100%. However my cat loves his kennel. He knows he gets to go outside on the deck if he goes inside it. I've seen him pull the door open go inside and close the door behind him. (I still have to latch the door tho). He also knows when we are going for a walk around the block and sits perfectly so I can put his collar on. As a former dog owner , I have to say cats are smarter.
My cats know exactly what I'm saying lol. Say the word ' treat' and they all Swarm me right away! They will even wake up for it😂😂 They also know their name, AND THEIR sisters and brother's names
Sometimes I used to pretend to fall down and cry to see what my cat would do, she would bite me and try to wake me and and lie next to me. After she sadly passed away, I did the same thing to her son, he purrs next to me and lies next to me and meows next to me. I’m so happy that my cat taught his son to this.
Cats are contented to answer to any name you call them if you use the exact same tone with saying the alternative name to their official name. I have a bad habit with cats that I often give the one cat multiple names and they always respond when called, even if they haven't heard the new name before
Cats know you're on your way home. They know where you hurt, and will purr lying on the hurt area. Well, one of them stayed close to my broken leg for 6 weeks, the other avoided me for 5! That one (that avoided me), is not just meowing, she howls! Gets attention, yes, but not the good kind! And no, she's in any pain. The other cat, will meet me at the door when I get home.
Yes! My cat did that, too…if I had an ache anywhere, he would put his head on that spot. I thought I was crazy, until he sniffed my dog’s mouth, gave me a serious look, and meowed continuously. The dog had a history of dental disease, so I took him to the vet in the morning. Sadly, he had oral carcinoma…and my cat “diagnosed” him! I thank my cat for having time to try treatment, and say goodbye to our dog. I don’t think I would have had that, without him! ❤🐈⬛
My cats had names for my late husband and they stood in the front window and called him every day at coming home time. His favorite little girl kitty called him until the day she died, nine months after he did. "Meow wow woo!" I can still hear her call him after thirteen years.
My cat used to be able to tell when I'd step out of bed even when he was in the basement at the other end of the house. I'd put one feet on the ground and the little guy would come running and meowing just to say hi......He wouldn't ask for food, water, treats, or anything else, he just loved to say hi :).
I drove a school bus for over 30 years and parked near home during the day my cats would come running to the bus to meet me if I came home with a spare bus they did not come running home to meet me unless I drove it home for a couple of days but they still remembered my regular bus when I came home with it after repairs or maintenance they also know the sound of your personal vehicles
one of mine would sit in the middle of the street when she heard me coming. she knew i would not run her over. i would open my door and she would hop in and we would drive into the driveway.
To make vet trips less stressful: take off the front and top of the carrier, line it with soft things and use it as an extra bed for them day to day - that way, it's not as traumatic for them to be put in it when necessary
My indoor cats know it's me coming to the door. Usually they run and hide when they hear strangers outside approaching but they chill when I come home and open the front door 🐈
I take my cat on rides all the time! Every time we get within a mile of the house he wakes up and prepares himself to go inside. I'm not sure if he's recognized the bumps or turns in the road but it's interesting.
My first cat was extremely motherly and protective of me. At one point when I was getting a spanking from my father, she actually attacked him pretty viciously. It baffled me for years, but every time I started crying as a little girl, she would run over and bite me. Now, I understand it's because she was trying to pick me up and carry me away, like I was her crying kitten. She was my hero. Anyone who says that cats are aloof or indifferent to their owners simply doesn't understand cats.
Omgosh 🥺 this is so precious 💕
My parents had two cats that had previous had a litter of kittens together when I was born. They followed me everywhere and let me wrestle with them without ever fighting back. My parents supervised of course to make sure I wasn’t too rough with THEM though. 😅
That's a beautiful story. 😺
Exactly !
yeah maybe at rare occasions cats are like that but Dogs become like that after not even 4 months of you just feeding and petting them😂 have 2 old heads that have been in my family for a long time and most of our family photos has those 2 old mfs in them🤣
I'm type 1 diabetic. My wife had a cat named George. George passed away years ago. He would get her attention when my blood sugar was getting low when I was sleeping. Decided to tell my experience.
they have amazing senses we humans have no idea of, not even how to test or investigate, they're clever and faithful, i love them, we love them
Wow. That's a really fascinating fact about cats.
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Cats are so much more emotional and caring than people give them credit for. It's just that their facial expressions and body language are so subtle that unless you know what to look for you might not pick up on most of the signs. Once you know how to speak cat though you can see all their tiny reactions to everything around them, a whole world opens up. I adore my cat, she's so loyal and loving and I love every second I get to spend with her.
They also lack muscles in their faces to make expressions humans and dogs can
Thank you Morgan. Your so right. I got 3 cats: Minoes, Jack, Lenthe and i love them very much. 💚🍀✅
Cats are pretty easy read.
@@aimee-lynndonovan6077 I just hate my sisters cat get so frustrated over little things😒
I love cats
My cat didn't have a mother, so I rescued her when she was about 9 days old, I I fed her, taught her how to pee and poop, I was basically her cat mama, let me tell you, it was a struggle, getting up every 2 hours to feed her, making sure she was warm and cozy ( kittens in this age can't control body temperature) I didn't even know if she was going to make it, because she was so small and so week... Now she's 2y old, and she never leaves my side, she literally follow me, she coddle with me every night to sleep, and every time I'm sad she lay in My chest and gives me little kisses, i never felt this type of connection with any pet before, I know she loves me, she shows me every day... she's the most loyal creature I ever seen ❤️
You did a wonderful thing, and it knows
@@magne7771Yes, she does. I bottle fed a kitten whose mother rejected her (I know for a fact, because I was fostering the mom and whole litter). I kept that kitten, and she was so devoted. She got old and sick, and many trips to the vet didn’t help. The night before she died, she came to bed and was very affectionate. She looked like she was telling me, “Thank you. I love you.” Right after that, she passed away in the night. She seemed to know it was her last chance to show me how she felt about me. I hope I see her again someday.
RIP Pattycake ❤🐈
@@sciencenotstigma9534 thank you so much for sharing here. Yes cats can also sense when it's their time I think.... So sorry for your loss😢
Wow! I was always a dog person, but one day at a friends home there cat ran away after giving birth to 4 kittens. The mother was young so who knows? Anyway the kittens were getting cold and not eating and dieing off. I was there when the last kitty was looking bad. I said let me try feeding her and Thanks to God she ate!!! I said I'll take her home and bring her back tomorrow. I kept her!!!
From 3 days old till she had to be put to sleep at 11 years old from cancer. I am tearing up as I write this! Yes it was crazy work to feed and make them go potty but the love you get is true!!! I so miss my Pookie!!!🐈❤❤❤❤🙏
The cat in my profile is called Bengy, he is 14 years old and I took him in after his owner passed away ... He behaves literally like a dog, he follows me around, comes when I call and he literally always by my side, If I was to go for a walk he would walk by my side like some kind of trained dog ... I have never seen a cat do this .... I had him now for a little over 2 years and he brought some much happiness to my life .... I love him so much, the fact that he is now getting old and maybe passing away is already freaking me out... I can't imagine my life without him anymore ... yed I did not raise him ...
One time, my mum got really sick -- must have been food poisoning or something. Anyway, she was bedridden all day. Our cat hopped up onto the bed next to her, kneaded her, purred and headbutted her, and stood watch all day, like a soldier. :3
he was waiting for her to die so he can eat her :troll:
he was waiting for her to die so he can eat her :troll:
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@@gl1tchp0t44 I know you are joking, and if that's really the intention, why not just bite on the sick human's throat 🤣🤣🤣
@@gl1tchp0t44 you are right
I had a female cat that I adopted when she was all grown up. When I would be experiencing menstrual pain while laying in bed, she would sit below my stomach where I would feel the most pain without me signaling that I was in pain in that area. She knew the weight and the heat coming from her would help relieve the pain.
Idk if she know about the menstual pain or not but nonetheless that is so adorable my dear❤
@@Ayesha______ Yeah, I’m not certain about it either but the fact that she did it more than once and would look at me in the eyes each time after she sat in that specific place where the menstrual pain usually is astonishes me.
Exactly that my Sophie does when I am in acute pain during my menstrual cycle. She always sits on the area where the pain is. She dose it regularly. So, it is not a coincidence. Cats can identify the paining area.
Cats are amazing creatures
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I love all cats.
And have many variants,including Big Cats and Cevit Cats😊
@@fionagregory9376 yet people hate cats. Why? No reason
@@harrycop7944 Some people are dog people, others are neighbours that are on the receiving end of cats going to the toilet in their backyard, coz cats hate the smell being close.
Just 2 examples.
I have 2 cats who I adopted 13 years ago. I have a degenerative spinal disease that causes constant pain & my boys are so tuned into my pain levels, it’s incredible. They know when it’s a worse than normal day & barely leave my side. My mum was always more of a dog person but the first time she saw my boys react when a particularly nasty pain spasm hit she completely fell in love with them. In her words “I never knew that a cat could look so worried before”. And to think, when I adopted them they were terrified of people after a bad first home. I didn’t know if they’d ever become lap cats, never mind therapy cats! They really do make living in constant pain that bit easier to cope with.
I heard lap cats are actually a gene, and it's getting rarer because the cats who have it are usually fixed. Both pure-bred and feral cats don't tend to have it, and they're the majority of cats who breed. So if yours never turn, don't hold it against them, they still love you and will be affectionate in other ways.
Ive watched a few of these videos and the number of people with chronic pain that have commented with a similar story to mine has made me feel very much less alone
@@pourpeopledrinks Jupp, similar but withou the mirrors and my two boys had been abused before I adopted. We needed each other.
@@pourpeopledrinks cats also take pain away if they stay on painful area
I am glad you have found love and comfort. I once had a cat that saved my life through his actions.
Cats are more intune with their environment than we give them credit for.
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Thanks Captain Obvious!
@Mac Mooshoo ha ha
That`s inpart because they can hear things that we think are impossible to hear like insects. Mine can hear a thunder storm long before it arrives and seeks safety ahead of time though thunder storms never used to bother her when she was younger.
Yes! I always have a laugh when people lay on the floor and pretend to be dead and say... look my cat doesn't like me. And I know... that they can hear their heartbeat so the cat probably thinks their owner is trying out a new nap position. 🤔 And just moves on to the next thing.
When I was 8, at my grandparent's house,Milo, there cat, knew I was scared of the dark, so every time my grandpa turned off the lights and left the door open a little, Milo would walk in and lay right next to me, and even sleep, I think he thought he was making me feel safe and I love him for it!
They’re such amazing creatures and it’s so sad that there are many people who don’t like them 😢
Mostly Blacks and mexicans. They hate cats.
I've known more than a few people who dislike cats but have never really known a cat. Usually all it takes is for them to be around cats for a short while and that changes. The Ancient Egyptians were correct in how they viewed cats....as gods...or at least god-like!
It seems extroverts prefer dogs, and introverts prefer cats.
People like that have never really spent time around cats. They just believe negative stereotypes.
@Jaw_DroppingFact you know it shows when a creator talks in their own comment so your scale is useless
My mom had a cat who hated everyone and everything but her . One night she wouldn’t leave my moms room or side and we didn’t know why. She ended up having a stroke , even when we rushed the room trying to help she was still there. Unfortunately she passed and my brother took the cat now, but now we know she knew something bad was going to happen and refused to leave her side
I got hurt in a car accident months after I got my cat six years ago. My cat immediately knew I was injured and was super attentive. She clung onto my injured shoulder the whole time I was recovering. She's now 19 years old and purring right next to me as I type this.
How wonderful she is so bonded to you ❤️
We love our cats! May you both have a long and beautiful life..
My cat knows the instant I wake up in the morning. Even if I haven't moved an inch.
Another amazing thing about cats! They have some sort of radar.
Must be the change in breathing.
your breathing changes…
Mine too!!! So amazing.
they can tell the difference in your breathing 😂
When I had a fall last week my youngest cat got so protective of me. She even got friendly towards my friend who came to help me. My cat doesn't like anyone but me. So wouldn't normally be friendly to anyone else. I think she was trying to say thank you to my friend
Cats are very aware, intelligent and amazing silent communicators.
I Totally agree! Without a doubt!!! Let me ask this, does my cat who I haven't seen for a long time, know that I am sending him as a message in my mind, from me to him? by way of visualizing him? via Jesus? Please no bs ok? I love and miss him so much.
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One time I was crying in frustation, and my 22year old cat came up to me and started purring. It comforted me and I felt better soon!
My kitty is far more empathetic towards me when I'm sad than my dog is.
Recent studies found out that cats were as attached to their owners as toddlers are to their parents. They scored higher than dogs , but this was depending on the cat
@@carolmayhardie interesting 😅
I inherited a cat who had been feral early on. Being a dog person I was at a loss, but thanks to Jackson Galaxy videos, I learned to turn off my dog glasses and learn how cats communicate. She became my dearest companion. She has passed and I have adopted another cat with a totally different personality, but thanks to those videos, I was able to learn his cues. He is now my bestest friend.
I have 25 Greek rescues they all know their individual names they wait for me when I come home know when it's sleep time know when it's food time know my voice and listen when I talk to them individually.. I love them all and they all have different characters..
My cat not only understands most of what I say to her -- I understand her answers.
My longest, most mutually loving relationship was with a purebred Burmese cat. We spent 12 happy years together. I was never lonely with him around. Intelligent, intuitive and in tune with me. My true companion. He died five years ago. I could never have another cat. They could never replace him in my affections
It helps to learn Cattese. It's said that cats lack the delicate muscles for facial expressions, that body language is the clue to what cats are feeling. Wrong!
One time I was in extreme pain because of my period, kept lying in bed for 10 hours just crying, throwing up, and making pain noises, and the cats all sat in my room for 10 hours not eating, drinking, or plying, only to go to the litter box for a minute to then return, they only got out and ate/drink/played when I got better enough to leave my bed. That day they never pured, never sat close to me, never fought with each other as they always do, but just sat quite and never left me, I saw in that loyalty, emphathy and tenderness.
Their internal clock is amazing. If I do not wake up at the time when I should wake up, she will jump on me and start walking all over me and sniffing my nose. More of it, on the weekends, she does not do that. Also they know where I am and what I am doing. When I am working, they just sit outside of the office and enjoy being lazy. If I stop typing and make no sounds, one of them will come to the door of the office just to check on me.
My Nakoa just smacks my nose when he wants me to wake up.
that's not because you did not wake up, but because they are missing their breakfast lol
@@Berndr absolutely correct. He hears Nana up and knows she feeds him in the morning.
@@Berndr No, my friend, they have a food dispenser, they can get as much food as they want. It is important for them that I wake up at the specific time. Or else...
@@SM-tj4jc I was joking, it is the same with my cats :)
That last one is absolutely true. Cats recognize how human babies are highly dependent unlike kittens, so they become more alert and protective near them.
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When my daughter was born, and people would come to meet the new baby, when they approach her crib, the cat, Sandia, would get between them and the crib. Protecting "her" baby! Definitely protective!
The cat that launched itself at an aggressive dog that had grabbed hold of a little (family member) boy is an incredible video to behold. Or the one that saved a baby crawling toward a ledge and pulled them back at the last moment. Serious awareness. No more evident than the video showing a cat realize it's discovered its own ears in a mirror and is totally amazed by it.
My cat has multiple names everyone calls him. He recognizes them all. Honestly, it's quite amazing.
Same with my cat. I think he has about 7 names we constantly use and probably a few others he recognizes as well.
My cat Phoenix comes running when we call out Fifi.
the one time i got covid, my cat went to lie at my feet while i was tossing and turning in bed and stayed there even though i accidentally brush my feet against him when normally the slightest movement causes him to leave cuddle time. it was so sweet of him to try and watch over me when i was sick
I love cats . Taught mine what various words mean . He knows to get his toy , piggy back ride , hugs , and etc what it means .
You can believe this or not, but I had a Maine Coon that I was very close with and raised him from a kitten. I talked to him all the time and he understood a lot. I would ask him if he was hungry and then feed him. After some time, when I asked him if he was hungry, he would actually try and repeat that word. After some additional time, he began to tell me he was hungry by using that word. He did that for about 2 or 3 years then for some reason he stopped doing that. Maybe it was too much work! Hahahah.
We adopted our first cat Cleo when she was 14 years old. Poor thing was scared even by sneezing. But with our patience she changed. She was really smart. I teached her to give paw, sit down, death cat and ring bell when she wanted something. On beginning of covid we moved out to countryside and there was a feral cat. In same time unfortunately Cleo past away.
We started to feed feral one. We noticed that he was watching us. So we gave him space and time to do it. Slowly building trust. It took him over a year to trust us enough to allowed us to stroke him.
We call him Cleo legacy. I think that without her love, and gratitude we wouldn't ever think to help a feral cat. Our feral is named Tyson, he is a big boy. Biggest softy ever. He decided to "live" with us. We provide for him a cat flap, so he still can go hunt, and protect his territory. It took him nearly 2 years to learn how to meow ;)
Tyson is about 12 years old. We think that Cleo left happy hormones smells around us, and also Tyson saw another cat happy with humans. We think that combination of all of that helped him to trust us.
It's his second winter with us. He learned sound of car when I'm coming back home from work. He knows when I'm getting up for work. He managed to survive as a feral for so many years, so he's really good observer
Nice. You sound like a good owner. I was going to name my kitten Cleo, as in short for Cleopatra, but I went with Chloe.
My favorite cat ever Jerry was acting really strange in front of an open window. He was meowing and turning and looking very concerned and trying to get my attention. He didn’t settle down until we went to bed. The next day there was like 5 cop cars at my neighbors house. I went to work, came home from lunch and they were still there. So I looked it up, it turns out my neighbor had killed his wife and they found her rolled in a rug in a closet. I think that cat smelled what happened and freaked out and was trying to warn me. Pretty incredible.
My calico kitty headbutts me repeatedly, trying to distract me, when I get really stressed. She has taken over the roll of emotional support animal since my other cat died suddenly in 2021.
I have a carrier for each cat. (My cat and the cat I'm fostering) I leave the carriers in different parts of my apartment with a blanket in each. That way they have the choice of sleeping in them. It shows them on a daily basis that they have nothing to fear about the carriers. They enjoy having personal caves.
How wonderful of you to foster, and also be sensitive to their need for personal space! ❤
My cat was a head-butter, too. I miss that! He just passed away this Fall. You should get your cat an official ESA (emotional support animal) letter, if you qualify…sounds like s/he has a gift! 💝
yes, we do that too with the carrier! helps so much ☺️
@@tessachiaragrasl6335 Ya it does. My foster kitty has at least one nap a day in one of the carriers.
Cute little story:
We call Kitten “cat” when he’s in trouble. He was relaxing when we were watching a doc about cats, so obviously he started to get very interested that the tv kept talking to him lol he went from sleeping to sitting at the tv watching
I rescued a cat last year but due to circumstances beyond my control I had to give her up. However, when I would go to the shelter with my girlfriend she knew I was there and was waiting for me at the door and loved all over me. What was funny is she loved my girlfriend but when I was there my girlfriend didn't exist lol. When I adopted her and had to go to work she was so mad at me that I left her for the day. I miss that sweet lady. I'm glad she has now found a new home with someone who can love her.
While I was away in September my one year old cat stayed with my sister. Due to Tropical Storm Fiona knocking out power, her friend came to stay with her too following major surgery. Tiana had never met this man, and she does not tend to sleep on my bed, but spent every night in there cuddled up next to the guy. I was told she made a great nurse.
I live with 3 cats I didn't want to adopt when my girlfriend mom died unexpectedly 5 years ago...but did. Now I couldnt imagine to be without them. In my world, I live with 3 hairy roommates. I dont "own" cats. They don't wear collars. If I get up to grab a beer, come back and one of them took my seat, I let them keep it after a reminder that I was sitting there first. They eat at the same time I eat. Something unusual happenning outside that draws me to the window means battle stations called.....we all are looking. I came home from work after a day that i forgot both my wallet and lunch/drinks on a VERY HOT DAY. I was alone at the jobsite and drank what was laying around in the truck here and there and I made a HUGE mistake trying to plow thru the day. That day (1 day in 30 years of electric work) I became so dehydrated that even my cheeks were cramping. I called my girlfriend (never ask her for help) on the way home and told her I was bigtime in trouble and PLEASE bring Gatorade, water, anything.....because I was too sick to even go into a gas station. Literally crawled up the steps to my apt and upon opening the door the cats slowly walked up and were sniffing me (usually they bumrush me).All 3 sat next to me for hours and barely ate what my gf put out....until I got back on track and they realized its cool again. Internal clock? I have one cat that wakes me up EVERY morning within a 10 minute range......4:30 am-4:40 for breakfast. She meows in my face and bunts until I say "Alright, alright! and some cusswords. Seriously, there have been more than a few times she saved me from being late for work because I left my cell (alarm) in the living room. Its a ritual that occurs at precise enough times that I can tell you that the "Crown" of the Great American Building in Cincinnati re-lights at 4:43 am after being off for a few hours every night. Plus, they all can open doors by staring at them. If you think cats ignore humans.....you never lived with one.
Love this 😊
Change of any sort is a huge deal to my cat .I took the sofa apart today to wash all the removable covers ,my cat wasn't happy until everything had been replaced and was "Normal" again .I know he listens for what i'm doing because he arrives on the bed about 2 mins after I get under the covers ,every single night .
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Mine, too!
Yes. They are creatures of habit and do not like changes in the routine!
Yeah. They don't like change, especially in one's routines.
Yes they will ignore you my Tom come when he is ready
I lived for 15 months with 3 most loving, adorable and sensitive cats (who belonged to my landlady).
I waa mostly bed ridden after a partial foot amputation and in thick bandages and her 3 cats would be with me constantly all through.
Infact her oldest cat saved me once when she came and sniffed by foot for quite a while.
So I just knew something waste very wrong since animals just know...
I rushed to the hospital immediately and they unwrapped my dressing to find my sound had split wide open full off dripping. pus and blood!
Thanks to her quiet, most intense cat my foot got saved from gangrene again.
Contrary to people's notion about cats being indifferent animals, they are intact, very loving and caring...
I managed to stay cheerful, positive and sane day to day, simply because of her 3 loving cats and 2 affectionate dogs.
Nothing so pure and selfless as the unconditional, deep love of the animals once they trust you!
They are truly created in God's image...❤️
What a sweet story!♥️ I feel exactly the same, that I see Heaven through their eyes.
What a terrible wound, you must've been so worried.! I hope your foot has healed and your health is better these days. I'm convinced cats and dogs have the sixth sense. They not only know when something is wrong, they know exactly where the problem is. Whether it's a health scare or an emotional issue, our animals just know!
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Dear Nicole.
Thank you for your sweet msg.
Actually both feet are still in bandages 22 months later n 3 months ago I hit 200 BP and had a cerebral stroke.
Its only because of my home less animals I can stay cheerful.
My dogs come to visit me every morning with sad gooey eyes and put their paws up on my knee and we have a long talk..
The stray cows too come to my ground floor and stand and just stare and I keep some vegetables for them too..
My animals are my anchor and lifeline.
One particular stray blacky guards my door and when my Dr comes to do my dressing she comes in and sits and stares at him.
Fortunately he loves dog's so he understands why...
Im so blessed!
Every morning I open my door and take my blessings from my strays then start the day.
I've been working voluntarily for 4 decades with the homeless and they are so loving and protective..
Yes, they understand everything thats precisely why my cats n my doggies are very gentle and at times sniff my bandaged feet too!
Nothing lile the animals once they trust you.
Its a love story for life!!❤️
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I always tell my kitty how smart, funny, sweet, loving, and beautiful she is because she is and tell her I am so proud of her 🥰
Love my kitty cat 😻
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We love the cats we care for and we know that they feel comfortable in our presence. I've always loved cats as far back as I can remember. The first we "adopted" in our present home back in 2001 was a grey Persian who just turned up on our doorstep one cold evening. One saucer of warm milk and we were all hers. She was obviously house-trained leading us to think her "owner" may have died or simply abandoned her. We called her the grey ghost aka Fluffy. The first thing she did on entering the house was to go downstairs and make a bed in the spare bedroom her own. We used to have a routine when I was still working; each Friday I'd bring fish and chips home and my wife would say to her "fish Fluffy" so when I walked in, there she was sitting on the arm of the sofa waiting to enjoy the meal (fish) with us. She was a darling.
8:18 Awww, protecting their little human. So adorable!
It's a good idea to leave the carrier out, so that the cat can use it as a cat bed. That way it becomes less scary. Works for me
Me, too! I put a comfy pad in there. When I was a kid, I used a doll blanket to line the carrier.
I'm going to try that thanks!
YES, it works. when first placing the carrier in the room leave the door open and put a small amount of food in there. that makes them have a positive association with the carrier. that way when it's time to go to the vet, it's not stressful.
I've always done this too. It's part of their furniture. It definitely helps
A cats purr has a pitch that has healing properties in it particularly with bones. So if anyone in their house hold has broken bones or had bone surgery you may fined that your cat will sit by you and purr. I heard of a dog that was injured requiring surgery and the cat would sit next him all day purring. A mother cat will purr a lot when she has kittens perhaps it helps with bone and growth and development? I also had a cat who knew the Vet by name.
And scientists still aren't exactly sure how cats do it! Part of their mystery and specialness is the magic of purring.
I learned something interesting about cats, both domestic and wild. Cats that purr don't and can't roar. Cats that roar, can't purr. My friend works in an office at the San Diego Zoo. Sometimes the handlers bring the cheetahs around for socialization. Cheetahs are very shy. My friend said that one day they brought one of them in and that cheetah purred the entire time it was walking through the building!
That sounds pretty fake and gay
I recently got a bad sinus infection that knocked me out for a few days. I slept roughly 17 hours every day. Normally, my cat sleeps in his cat tree, but when I woke up during the day, he was curled up between my legs and stomach. He's such a sweet boy.
Number 2 is so true. Anytime I say my cats name she looks right at me right away and even responds. So adorable. ☺️
What Amazing cats are, I really love them.😻 Thanks for this kind of videos.
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My new little rescue is a joy !! He absolutely loves me and has learned several different phrases from memory really fast
My cat always gives me hugs when he notices I’m sad. He is the most cuddly cat I’ve ever had.❤❤
I miss my Baby Girl so much. I had to put her down on 12/26/22 at 11.5 years from intestinal cancer. I was absolutely crushed but now I get some healing by watching cat videos. I'm also learning how to draw with pastels. If you are grieving a pet, take up drawing or painting. It is SO therapeutic! It's not only peaceful but it allows you to reminisce as you do it. Doesn't matter how good you are.
Sorry J C. Just had to put my little guy down last Sunday. Brain Cancer. He was just over 7
@@wile_e I'm really sorry to hear that. I am planning to get 2 this time.
@@jcepri That's a good plan. Best wishes.
I used to only have dogs but when my dog died a cat appeared out of nowhere on the roof by the window in my room.
For context, I was extremely depressed at that time, I was barely eating, not much sleep either, and I would be crying a lot in my room. It was the worst year of my life for many reasons. So the cat would appear outside the window every day, she wouldn't leave and was very insistent, so I started letting her inside. Best thing I ever did. I never knew cats could be so attached and devoted to people, so knowing of everything going on, and so protective.
The cat was like a mother or a really devoted nanny, she was steering me so I would go eat, go to sleep, rousing me our of my sadness, doing everything to get me out of that funk and return to a healther routine. I think it was meant to be, and it was pretty magical how she appeared. In fact there were strange and unexplainable things around her appearance, but I'll leave it at that.
I used to think of myself as a dog person but now I don't see it that way, both cats and dogs are loving and loyal, they just express themselves in different ways.
My first cat once disappeared (in the house) a few hours in advance of a vet appointment, and only came out again after the appointment would have been over had we not had to cancel due to not finding her.
We hadn’t taken the carrier out or done anything unusual at all, yet she knew not only that we were taking her to the vet that day, but what time it would have been.
One time my husband was on the phone with the vet the day prior to make the appointment, he spoke to the receptionist. Next day, my husband's cat was avoiding us and it was difficult to get him in his carrier to go to his appointment. -_-'
That's because you probably mentioned the word "vet" a few times?
But for a cat to know the time and day and everything, to be able to disappear at exactly the right time and appear again as soon as the vet appointment would have been over?
@@UnicornHunterbooks I get you 100%, doubters gonna doubt, but I believe you. I've always maintained our animals are much smarter than we will ever know. And as for our cat, @Wouter's playground my husband actually didn't mention vet at all - he just verified the time with the receptionist. Most pet owner's know not to say that taboo word... I think that his cat recognized her voice and just knew because he was diabetic and had to go get checks every so often.
We got my oldest kitty a few months before my son was born. To this day he still guards and protects him. He 10 now 🥹
“they know you fall for their manipulation” god, that is so accurate
edit: cats are definitely protective. my ex boyfriend would make me cry after phone calls a lot, and in person he made me sad and stressed a lot. my cat would yowl and growl when he came over after a couple months. still, anytime he hears someone come into my house now he growls and runs towards the door before running back to me. i think that’s him making sure it’s not him coming back
Cats are amazing creatures, and smart! My cat is 13 and came to me when she was 4. If I´m in pain she can come and lie on the spot that hurts. I had an period in life when I went ill now and then. I have heard stories that when the ambulance came, she has several times been waiting for them at the door, and then showed the medics where I was.
Hello Smultro how are you doing today
Maybe you were just lying near the food-dish
Cats have the uncanny ability to detect exactly when a human is about to pass away, and in their own way, they will be there for that person until that person passes away, giving comfort and deep love especally when that person needs it the most in their final hours of life itself. They truly are amazing animals. Appreciate them for who and what they truly are, love them, care for them, and that love alone will come back to you a million fold in many ways unexpected.
Also because they probably have seen the angels that visited them days before their death...
6:55 I would advise you to keep the cat carrier out as one of the sleeping spots for the cat, and in fact put a towel in there or something to make it a comfortable spot. Once you actually need to use it, you want the cat to see it as a trusted safe spot. To add to this, when you use it to transport the cat, instead of a towel put an unwashed shirt in there that still smells like you.
I had a full blown anxiety attack last week and my cat who has been fully bonded with me, wouldn’t leave my side. Other times I’m crying… it’s a quick check and a satellite observation. But this panic attack I had was something else and she knew it. She headbut my leg to reassure me or leaned against my leg purring. Then when I made it to my bed she lay at my feet staring at me. She was the best nurse I could have asked for.
I have had a cat for five and a half years and he always turned his head towards me when I was calling his name.
Yeah, they're a whole different animal. People who like cats appreciate those differences that makes a cat a cat. 😻✌
So blessed for my Bobby just showing up at the door as a hungry kitten. He is the best little man! I love my Bobby he is a siberian tabby, so so beautiful
I love how cats are so sensitive and once you've earned the love of a cat, you have something very special in your life indeed!
After getting my booster over a weekend recently, alternating feeling normal with feeling not that great, I would stretch out on the bed and sleep until I felt a little better. My now-grown cat, who has been with me since he was a few weeks old, and who is not a lap kitty at all, would stretch out next to me keeping one paw on me until I felt better and got up. While on the bed like that, if I rolled over and away from his paw, he would reach other to be sure that he kept his paw on me the whole time. I am sure that he was taking care of me in his way.
And every night, after I am in bed and as soon as I turn off the over-the-bed light, he comes from wherever he is in the house (or even from the foot of the bed if he's planted himself there) and sort of pats the top of the cover near my face. He used to want me to lift up the cover a bit and crawl under the covers under a little tent I'd form with my knees bent, hanging out there for a while, purring.
Now he just comes and pats, looks under the cover to be sure that I'm tucked in properly, and off he goes, back to the foot of the bed to spend the night. I didn't have a cat for about 10 years before he came into my life. Now I wonder how I could ever be without him because he is so special. I'm moving to Europe next year, and he's moving there with me!
Thank you for this informative and interesting video about the wonderfulness of cats. As the writer Colette put it, "There's no such thing as an ordinary cat." They are all such individuals, and all so special!
I completely agree!!!
i think most people love dogs than cats is because dogs shows more affection but once you have a cat you will realize that they too are affectionate in their own way
We had a beautiful Maine Coon Mix cat who adored our veterinarian! I would set out his carrier & then take the kids to school. One morning my son had opened the carrier without telling me. I looked high & low for him, before finally looking in his carrier. There he was! With an expression of impatience, when are we leaving, Meowmy?
Our two boys and I have developed a lot of communication skills with each other. I'm not very graceful, so when they're in the way where I might trip or hurt them, I wave my hand a certain way and say "scootch!" I developed slow blinking with Oliver--who shows to appreciate it. Sampson uses more human cues like coming to me when I call his name (because it usually means he'll get pets). Both the cats know where the red dot comes from. If they know where we put the laser, they'll come towards it and look at it, then us, then it, then us, etc. This is their way of asking to play with it. There are tons of other communication tools I can't remember right now. It's great knowing my cats and I understand each other.
Hello Laitie how are you doing today
I went to dinner at my aunt and uncles house a few months ago. Shortly before I left, their cat came in, and I petted him for awhile. When I got home, my cat jumped up next to me, sniffed my hand, then proceeded to wash my whole hand by licking it vigorously! She’d never done that before or since.
I’m sure she was trying to get rid of the smell of that alien cat! 🤣
When I lived in France and talked to my family in Germany on the telephone I also wanted to talk to my cat for a moment just for him to know I‘m still there and not gone forever. Some people may think it‘s crazy but we have such a strong bond that I knew my absence would make him sad.
Cat is cute cat lives matter
0h, they DO MATTER!!!
My cat guarded my baby when she was sleeping ❤ Also he knows her name; When I ask where -bleep- is, he goes out looking for her. 😊
They are very smart creatures indeed ♥
It's comforting to know that people appreciate cats and make time to nurture cats effectively.
I found my cat while feeding a bunch of strays. She was one of the kits I noticed eat last, she was a skinny stray We called her “The like one”. She’s well fed now. Most of the strays left. Just 2 are left out of 8. The ones left we plan to continue taking care of.
I had a sweet orange tabby that I could tell he loved me. He'd come running when he saw me, and would make little mewing noises. So cute. I fell down in my kitchen once, and just sat there for a bit, stunned, and he ran over to me and climbed up into my lap and was searching my face and sniffing me, looking concerned. He was upset I was hurt. I miss him so much. He would go on long walks w me. The neighbors would remark about how they'd never seen a cat go on walks w humans. I didn't need to put a leash on him.
On the note of carriers, I've gotten my kitten accustomed to the carrier bag by not just taking her to the vet with it first we started car rides in the bag then visiting friends for short periods of time, then eventually the vets, after the vet she was unsure but I kept encouraging her with toys, treats, trips to the pet store etc. Now she'll hop in if she really is bored at home
I recall when my cat and I had a scuffle during the night because his “hunting” instincts kicked in while I was asleep and I moved my arm from under the cover and he scratched it very bad. The next day he wouldn’t stop licking the wound where he scratched me at as if he was apologizing for his actions while nursing it at the same time.
When my daughter was an infant, my cat would walk under the crib, do a circle and lie down. This was to let us know he was now 'on duty'. It was cute, but that cat was serious!
I have had cats most of my life. The one I have now, is the only one who likes to go to the vets! She has a front door opening carrier and gets right in (with very little coaching). Every 6 weeks, she goes to the vet to get her nails clipped. She defininately likes the feel of her nails short. I've never seen that before with any of the other cats.
One thing I've found cats to never be is indifferent. They're simply past masters at keeping it cool, unless something is very wrong. They're intelligent enough to discern the difference
Emotional wise. I tell my husband to stop complaining with his loud voice and stop slamming things. And if my cat is on his lap while a stressful show or movie is on tv I tell my husband to breathe slowly and stay calm. He doesn’t though. My cat senses his discomfort and comes onto my lap. Shows , scary, suspenseful etc. don’t bother me So my fur baby feels safe with me. My husband always talks so loudly. I know that upsets my fur baby also.
Your husband is a jerk. Animals are much nicer.
My mom has a very similar voice to mine. When she talkes to my cats they are reassured but still look at her with the look ‘something is not right’ because she looks nothing like me. Its so funny.
Hello Luna how are you doing today
Me and my cat can relate to that 😂
That’s why my cat comes to me when I’m crying in my bed 🛏🤨😭✋🐈🐈
I know that feeling 🥲
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Many years ago I had a cat who was not at all a lap kitty. But one time I had a bad day and was crying...no idea what about...and he came and got on my lap and let me cry and cry, getting him wet with the tears. He volunteered to stay there until I was over whatever it was. Then off he went, back to being kind of aloof! They definitely know, and they are there to show us love when we most need it!
@@shesaknitter awe that’s really nice! 💕
Whenever i left the house on foot my cat would follow me, he was smart because he'd keep a distance from me. I used to go to a friend's place to play videogames, often even sleeping over. Then the next day as i would go back home always on foot he was there, hanging around my friend's house probably waiting for me. It's something that always intrigued me.
Miss you Tigro.
My cat was like that. He used to wait for me outside any neighbours’ houses where I was babysitting and walk back home with me. So protective.
I absolutely love cats 💘
Me too
When I had COVID, there were two days in particular when I was VERY sick. During those two days, my cat lay against me purring. From what I can tell, she was concerned about me and lying against me and purring was her way of trying to treat my COVID. And, I can honestly say, that after the worst of COVID had passed, when I could finally stand up again, there was my loyal cat, begging to be fed.
As a cat owner I agree with this 100%. However my cat loves his kennel. He knows he gets to go outside on the deck if he goes inside it. I've seen him pull the door open go inside and close the door behind him. (I still have to latch the door tho). He also knows when we are going for a walk around the block and sits perfectly so I can put his collar on. As a former dog owner , I have to say cats are smarter.
My fear and my joy both have confirmation! My 🙀 knows all my moves. Oh well, I'm glad it's him!
My cats know exactly what I'm saying lol.
Say the word ' treat' and they all Swarm me right away! They will even wake up for it😂😂
They also know their name, AND THEIR sisters and brother's names
Sometimes I used to pretend to fall down and cry to see what my cat would do, she would bite me and try to wake me and and lie next to me. After she sadly passed away, I did the same thing to her son, he purrs next to me and lies next to me and meows next to me. I’m so happy that my cat taught his son to this.
I can say my cat's name over and over again and even if she is right next to me she acts like she can't hear me lol
Cats are contented to answer to any name you call them if you use the exact same tone with saying the alternative name to their official name. I have a bad habit with cats that I often give the one cat multiple names and they always respond when called, even if they haven't heard the new name before
Cats know you're on your way home.
They know where you hurt, and will purr lying on the hurt area. Well, one of them stayed close to my broken leg for 6 weeks, the other avoided me for 5!
That one (that avoided me), is not just meowing, she howls! Gets attention, yes, but not the good kind! And no, she's in any pain.
The other cat, will meet me at the door when I get home.
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Yes! My cat did that, too…if I had an ache anywhere, he would put his head on that spot. I thought I was crazy, until he sniffed my dog’s mouth, gave me a serious look, and meowed continuously. The dog had a history of dental disease, so I took him to the vet in the morning. Sadly, he had oral carcinoma…and my cat “diagnosed” him! I thank my cat for having time to try treatment, and say goodbye to our dog. I don’t think I would have had that, without him! ❤🐈⬛
My cats had names for my late husband and they stood in the front window and called him every day at coming home time. His favorite little girl kitty called him until the day she died, nine months after he did. "Meow wow woo!" I can still hear her call him after thirteen years.
Life wouldn’t be worth living without cats 🐱 ❤
My cat used to be able to tell when I'd step out of bed even when he was in the basement at the other end of the house. I'd put one feet on the ground and the little guy would come running and meowing just to say hi......He wouldn't ask for food, water, treats, or anything else, he just loved to say hi :).
Totally accurate!!!We, that we live our lives with our cats indoors we know all these!
I drove a school bus for over 30 years and parked near home during the day my cats would come running to the bus to meet me if I came home with a spare bus they did not come running home to meet me unless I drove it home for a couple of days but they still remembered my regular bus when I came home with it after repairs or maintenance they also know the sound of your personal vehicles
one of mine would sit in the middle of the street when she heard me coming. she knew i would not run her over. i would open my door and she would hop in and we would drive into the driveway.
when u are lonely they give u company, when u need sleep they encourage you, when you need some food them show it
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I think many animals can feel they are going to the vet, like dogs and birds 🤣🤣🤣
"waiting to welcome you home"
My cat: *immediately meows in a demanding way and runs to her food bowl as soon as we walk through the door*
To make vet trips less stressful: take off the front and top of the carrier, line it with soft things and use it as an extra bed for them day to day - that way, it's not as traumatic for them to be put in it when necessary
My indoor cats know it's me coming to the door.
Usually they run and hide when they hear strangers outside approaching but they chill when I come home and open the front door 🐈
Everytime I cry 😢 😭 😪 😞 and I'm sad.. my baby 🐈⬛ comes and comforts me.. 😢🥺❤❤ who needs humans ..
Billi speaks is the perfect example of our cats honestly knowing what we say to them and what it means.
I take my cat on rides all the time! Every time we get within a mile of the house he wakes up and prepares himself to go inside. I'm not sure if he's recognized the bumps or turns in the road but it's interesting.