I test my cat's love

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If you have a cat, you've probably asked yourself, "does my cat love me?" Love is a messy term. It's not all that accurate to the way we feel...that attachment. Does a baby love their parent? I would say yes. So I decided to put Bill and Loki's love to the test using one of psychology's most famous experiments!
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The cats at the beginning were mostly from charitable Twitter and Reddit folks. Thanks y’all! I love it when a plan comes together. Here’s all the cats’ names (and social media name if applicable):
Ester - @AllEndlessKnot
Xenophon and Coralon
Sabrina Toftillo - @ARTexplains
Bandito - Bandito Cat on YT
Marzipan
...and other unnamed cats!
Sources:
Vitale, Kristyn & Behnke, Alexandra & Udell, Monique. (2019). Attachment bonds between domestic cats and humans. Current Biology. 29. R864-R865. 10.1016/j.cub.2019.08.036.
Mary D. Salter Ainsworth, & Bell, S. (1970). Attachment, Exploration, and Separation: Illustrated by the Behavior of One-Year-Olds in a Strange Situation. Child Development, 41(1), 49-67. doi:10.2307/1127388
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[@vampireknight1003]

you tricked me into clicking on a psychology crash course. congrats.

[@partysuvius]

vampireknight1003 the only psyche crash course I’m 100% into seeing in action

[@kailasac6532]

Same here

[@garrothhogonokami]

vampireknight1003 yep same XD

[@DeuceGenius]

you couldnt tell that by the title?????

[@ravenprice6112]

if you aren't interested in learning about psychology, then you aren't interested in having a good healthy relationship with your cat.

[@E_l_l_i_e]

I did this with my cat. We went to an unfamiliar room. When my cat left, I started crying. Then my cat returned and I was happy again.

[@Maeva_krandal]

hahhahhhhahhaha best comment

[@ferrallezz5246]

*Visible Confusion*

[@GA-ik6pi]

Awwwww🥰 im going to test this theory also with my cat (pictured). My cat is pretty independent, but she display attachment behaviour and also some separation anxiety as well. She too was a rescue

[@samstringfellow6697]

kitten paws 😂😂😂😂😂

[@E_l_l_i_e]

@@Maeva_krandal lol. Thanks!

[@rummagetherum]

My cat joins me in the bathroom, and will force himself to pee when I'm peeing. Pretty sure that's love

[@siyacer]

Put the litter box in the bathroom?

[@wynnadorno6132]

Weird way of showing it, still touching though

[@kowsarjimaale3158]

How cute and funny at the same time

[@ryn8652]

My cats litter box is in my room💀

[@Zettey]

oh my god, same with my cats! I thought they just had a weird fetish but perhaps it's not that uncommon. They get excited whenever I sit down and then they also just pee or shit in their litterbox while purring and looking at me, as an act of solidarity, I guess. lmao

[@alessandrar8572]

I knew my cat loved me when I was having a heated discussion with someone, and she tried to "defend" me by grabbing the other person's leg, while gently biting it.

[@UnderdogWarrior]

Youre mistaken. You've misread the body language of the cat.

[@EliIsDumb]

Like when dogs bark at people hugging you, our little old yorkie thinks theyre "attacking". Cute old man xD

[@skullslace2426]

My fiancé's former family cat was the same. He often told me that whenever his parents would chastise him for all the stupid things he did, the cat would "attack" his mom's legs.

[@vickie30]

Cats don't like yelling or loud voices too..

[@nostalgicfears]

Why are you all ruining that moment for her??

[@justinpearson9170]

Loki: "Oh man! You gave me bit of a scare there... good one mate 👍" Bill: "DON'T YOU EVER FKN LEAVE ME AGAIN 🥺🙀"

[@seths4855]

Bill is still just a foot away from him at all times, just in case

[@ThePinkDragon]

Loki don;t make do"Get help again"

[@user-se3zq6ww4n]

they are so dependent on humans...

[@minihoney13]

Exactly! 😍

[@djmindcontrol1]

#teambill

[@paulrond5145]

Me: watching funny cat videos KZbin: lets go deeper

[@jthegreat3627]

Lol

[@boobies8658]

Ok

[@paulrond5145]

Karen

[@Pattybluehayes]

Paul Rond 🤣🤣🤣 I relate

[@jeupater1429]

Yes, but why is this man wearing a woman's shirt?

[@smartaleks314]

I don’t think cats are “cold,” they just show their affection in different ways than dogs. And many people don’t understand there’s more than one way to love. Just because it’s not as loud doesn’t mean it’s not as deep.

[@sorryifoldcomment8596]

Yes, exactly, cats show affection differently. They aren't as physical as dogs and they show their love less actively, which, wait for it...*which is why cats are seen as "cold" and why this stereotype exists on such a scale to result in the creation of this video in the first place, obviously.* Point is, the rest of your comment conflicts with your first statement. There are completely logical and justified reasons for humans to interpret cats as "cold." Cats socialize less than dogs - cats are different animals than humans and dogs, that is inescapable. Just the fact that cats make less noise than dogs (and humans) contributes massively to this, cats are quieter. It is dishonest and pointless to pretend that you don't understand why cats are viewed as colder and less affectionate. It's basic observation. You're implying that our interpretation of observations are wrong when they just aren't. This is just the most basic observing animal behavior...I watch dogs like petting more than cats, for example. That's a fact, don't gaslight me for interpreting a cat ignoring me to be colder than dogs always jumping at me 😂. "Well, that behavior doesn't mean the cat doesn't love you, there are different ways to show love!" I 100% agree! but...I thought there was no reason for me to be confused on my cat loving me in the first place?? What you, I, everyone should do, is be upfront, honest, and concede that cats appear to be colder and do not communicate love as clearly as dogs, and also admit that they are different animals to begin with. Either the coldness exists but it doesn't matter...or it doesn't exist to begin with. Pick one. You start with the latter than immediately jump to the former as you switch from affection to love. Just start with it.

[@nostalji75]

@@sorryifoldcomment8596 I think you take this comparison a little to serious. Yes, dogs are more passionate than cats. Yes, you can inteprete the cool nature of a cat as cold. Yet you just saw a video of cats haveing a similar mental bond to their owner like mothers have with their infants. What op was trying to say is that cats communicate their affection more suttle. A cat which is happy and confident around you will just slowly blink to communicate this to you. The metaphor cold is associated with "not careing", but cats do care for others. For ovious reasons they care less than dogs and are even worse at communicating their attachment to us, but they do care.

[@calliepershin8868]

@@sorryifoldcomment8596 I see what your saying, but I think you don't fully understand why that is. The biggest reason cats don't show love the same way dogs do is because dogs have more domestication time. Dogs have been domesticated by people for around 20,000 years, while cats have been, maybe 10,000 or 9,000 years, meaning dogs have another 10,000 years of domestication on cats. During the time dogs were domesticated, they were taught to be emotionally intelligent, meaning they were bred to be expressive of their emotions to better communicate with people and continue the symbiotic relationship. While cats were and are being taught this, they still are way behind dogs when it comes to domestication time, so it makes sense they are less capable of expressing the emotions of love and affection. This means that cats are technically speaking more wild than dogs. This is why, when you put a cat into the wild it has a higher chance of survival than a dog, even when raised by humans. This is why I never understand why people just hate cats. It doesn't make sense because it's just in their biology, they're just closer to their wild ancestors, meaning they have less ability to communicate with us emotionally, I understand if you prefer dogs over cats, but why hate them for something they can't control?

[@gt-rg3rw]

Perfect comment exists and you've just proven that.

[@butvang]

Cats are of the same family with lions and tigers, leopards, and these animals are more lonesome than wolves, which are similar to dogs. But cats/lions/tigers love their family too! Wolves are more socially, they live in packs. Dogs show happiness when they see other dogs in the neighborhood.

[@LaughterCigar]

"Babies are pretty useless" Why would you say something so controversial yet so brave?

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

Babies are like seedlings. You have to wait for them to grow to see their true value.

[@Saturnares]

I mean, babies don't pay taxes. pretty useless to me

[@mosxidigaming]

Its true tho

[@exosproudmamabear558]

@@Saturnares Also baby unemployment level is too high. They are such bums.

[@Saturnares]

@@exosproudmamabear558 They don't even vote!

[@ChefMimsy]

I don't own my cat. He's the roommate who doesn't help with the rent and chores, but who I love anyway.

[@ChefMimsy]

@Stacy Satterfield They do give us an awful lot. I can tell my cat all my secrets and he always keeps them to himself 🙂

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

: )

[@Dice-Z]

I've always compared cats to having a roommate. It's interesting to see them compared to babies and i see it too. Pure speculation but i've noticed that people who aren't good with cats aren't good with other humans too.

[@foxcheetah6035]

+PRODUCERDiceOfficial I guess I’m the exception to that then because I’m great with animals in general but have a miserable time socializing with people. Most of the time, at least.

[@triston9312]

@@foxcheetah6035 ,me too

[@victoriavinson8401]

A friend of mine adopted a dog when she had two cats. Her cats hated it and hissed and growled at it. Then it went blind and the cats would follow it around to make sure it didn't bump into walls and help the dog get to his food bowl..They knew there was something wrong with him before my friend did. That is my favorite cat story.

[@ch3ckm8]

cool story bro

[@SerEnmei]

@Nugget The leopard gecko many years ago we had a staffy from a neighbouring house come onto our section, how dog had the dog cornered at the fence with about 2 metres of distance between them and our cat came out of the house and ran straight pass our dog and went for the staffy. The poor neighbours dog never came near our place again.

[@lisagulick4144]

@@SerEnmei Yep. A cat has five pointy ends to a dog's one (teeth; dogs don't use claws in a fight). And if the cat attacks at once, rather than running, she can beat any dog. They just don't know what hit them...or bit them!

[@mikesully110]

This can even be seen in domestic rats; there are videos out there where a sick rat with a brain tumour is unable to walk properly; the ill rat tries to get into the ratnest (they all sleep in a pile) but the rat can't get its legs to work properly; so another rat will literally pull its sick friend inside the nest with the rest of them so its not stuck outside. Plus the studies where a rat is trapped in an apparatus inside a rat cage, the rats will always set the trapped rat free. It must have something to do with animals that live socially; as rats live in large groups and will get sad when kept alone. Hamsters on the other hand show no such behaviour, they seem a lot stupider and do not notice much of what is around them (hamsters live for the most part alone, and will fight to the death if they encounter another hamster)

[@jakem1273]

Wow

[@Layla-jc2ok]

I had a hard childhood and everytime I would curl up and cry my cat Michael would come and comfort me. He showed visible concern for me and would push his body up against me. Cats teach us that love is not always loud but it's there for you when you need it.

[@livallen9304]

Same. I've had dogs and cats all my life, and while I know my dogs loved me and I loved them I have never had a stronger connection than me and my cats. If I fell down, the dogs would run away and the cats would run up to me and make sure I was okay. If I was sad, cats were there. Sick? Cats. Plus the cats didn't try to stealy food and tear up my toys all the time, lol. I love dogs, but cats and I show love in the same quiet way so we get along much better.

[@isla4953]

🌸 Childhood can feel like it lasts forever when you’re going through it, especially when it hurts. X

[@geniustime5395]

Bill remembers being abandoned whether by his parent or a former owner, he doesn't want to be abandoned again.

[@girletherial]

I didn't think of that until I saw your comment. I think you're right! Poor Bill.

[@zairewilliams7930]

That part really made me sad. He knows what it's like to have a loving human and didn't want to take chances of losing him. Poor Bill was stressed!!

[@supercomputer0448]

Bro that's so sad. I dont have anything interesting to say but, it made me sad just thinking about. Oh poor bill.

[@commonsense2680]

Agreed so sad wish therapy could work for cats! Love love love.

[@dasjugsboi]

Loki was the one who was a stray though, not Bill. That's why he is easily startled but more secure/independent.

[@DrAdnan]

A cat’s love is immeasurable. They just express it differently.

[@fiercecheese1003]

Very true

[@x00p3]

It sure seems that way, but if we suddenly became the size of a mouse...

[@fiercecheese1003]

@@x00p3 so? Instincts kick in. Of coarse a cat with hunt any small moving thing, they can't help it. Many animals would do same.

[@x00p3]

@@fiercecheese1003 No shit Sherlock! What do you think I meant?

[@rudimental8917]

What exaclty is the point of your comment then? That's why team cats said "so?".

[@Brahmdagh]

Looks like they've got you perfectly domesticated.

[@fiercecheese1003]

How?

[@missesanimecatgirl20]

Mine got me domesticated so well that i react to any order given to me

[@ChonkyCats]

Domesti(CAT)ed

[@fellowsentientbeing6665]

Purfectly

[@lillycali7287]

Bill! 😽😽😽

[@frankndeebox]

“Cats are cold and anti social” *meanwhile my cat is outside screaming for attention*

[@oliviacc3]

No you are learn to love

[@AimForMyHead81]

Ikr

[@vivalachoba]

Dog comes and sits on your lap: oh hey friend, who's a good boy! Cat comes and sits on your lap: I'M THE CHOSEN ONE!

[@user-lv7ph7hs7l]

Stop this. Both species are amazing pets. And dogs aren't the simpletons pure cat people make them out to be. I grew up with both and it apples and oranges. Yes dogs have the most unconditional love on the planet but that love is earned over years. It starts as a puppy and if you treat them right that's what you get. If you treat them wrong you get a scared thing that hides in the corner all day or attacks strangers in the park and bites you. And my cats pretty much showed the same unconditional love. They'd run up when you come home and meow loudly until you gave each cat their two minutes of attention. So I don't know maybe we just treated our animals right but cat or dog it was pretty much the same. All where strays born on the street, cats where very very young when we got them maybe 6 weeks, the dog we actually found ourselves in the middle of the road as a tiny puppy, maybe a month old. So maybe the young age plays a role we where all the parents they ever had. One of the cats had his tail broken in 4 seperate places so they went through some stuff and the dog was afraid of guns or anything that looked like a gun. Screwdriver? What's that? Let me sniff. Hold it like a gun (fist and screwdriver on top) and she'd run to the corner and bark. Fingergun didn't work. But any long object held like a gun suddenly became scary. No idea what that was about. But long way of saying you have a similar prejudice against dogs that pure dog people have against cats, saying they're distant and unloving. Both equally untrue.

[@dandi9099]

@@user-lv7ph7hs7l this comment is very refreshing to see. I won't deny that im a cat person, but i don't understand how other cat people will insult dog people for considering cats cold and aloof while not seeing the irony of accusing dogs of being simplitons that will love you regardless of how you treat them.

[@Eldor-117]

More like "Your deity has come...no pet me, dont touch just watch, thy earphones are mine, Who said u could sleep at 9am, i demand sustenance human quickly, im bored...amuse me, *enters room* the servant is alone...he shall stay that way *exits room* "

[@Irisfall7]

*Cats: "Omg your lap is free, that's a safe spot, i want that spot, i fit just right (even if i don't). I'm sitting here now, it's my spot, it's the best seat in the house because it's you. You're the best."

[@squaresdavid7439]

So true! I'm a cat person, with two cats I love, but I'm pretty sure they both think they're better than me! LOL! Also, I'm sure you've seen it....you must get the reference but....here goes...I'm pretty sure the older cat tries to "steal my breath" at night!!! LOL! If you don't get it right away, just look up the line, along with "Stephen King" and "Cat's Eye" It's like, the first thing Drew Barrymore ever did! It's a silly short, but I'm sure you'll love it!

[@JT-ol5xo]

I rescued a cat and actually had her for 17 years. I began experiencing depression in college and when I was in the middle of it, she would seek me out and sit in my lap. She was never a lap cat but somehow she picked up on my depression and would sit with me as I went through it. So I will always believe they care in their own way.

[@nicolep2292]

Aww.. thanks for sharing!

[@catstrawford]

This is so true!

[@blankuser987]

cats are really emotionally intelligent! they seem to pick up on their owner's emotions a lot of the time, i know that my cats do

[@sarag4972]

my cats did the same for me! ❤️

[@user-on5uj4wp4h]

I had a cat, he died because my neighbors poisoned him... When I was sad he always used to come where I was and give cuddles. I really miss him.

[@pspicer777]

In general, it has been my observation that the only people who do not like cats are people who have never really spent time with them.

[@halibutrzeczny72]

Typical. Its a different situation but the same conclusion. My mom used to be homophobic. Then she went abroad to the usa and met a gay couple living next doors. She saw they were... people. Literally. Since then she likes gay men and is respectful of them. She never met any lesbian before. She doesnt like lesbians and is repulsed by them. People are just dumb and assume the worst about what they have no idea about.

[@Schrauberella]

My new partner says he doesn't like cats. Hes a car nerd like I am. He said he didnt like them because he saw one peeing on a car once. Told him how my garage cats keep those fucking rodents off my precious cars. Cat piss would be a 1000 times easier to clean than mouse pee and crap, plus mice carry dangerous pathogens like the Hanta Virus. And mice eat those fucking wires in your car, which are THE HORROR to repair and a fire hazard. I'll let my indoor cats do the rest of the conversion. :3

[@Siraj_Hulk]

I've spent time with cats alot and I prefer dogs

[@pspicer777]

@@Siraj_Hulk 😁 Be well SH.

[@nomatophobia]

well yeah you wouldn't spend time with a cat if you don't like them

[@glorianguyen1102]

My know my cat loves me, one time i was crying like hell, my cat heard me, walks in, walks out, 30 minutes late he brought back a bird and gave it to me. The buddy probably thought i cried because i was hungry 😂

[@Yutah1981]

not necessarily, the cat simply gave you a present to cheer you up and show their love and support, that's what they often do. it's not necessarily a 'practical' present.

[@bazza945]

Beware when the cat shops upmarket and you get a dead rat instead of a bird.

[@der23]

My cat: hunts for me. Cuddles. Sleeps on the bed pressed up against me. Demands hugs and cuddles. Will follow me anywhere i go. Also my cat: leaves that one time cause i was bugging him excessively Me: WHY DON'T YOU LOVE ME?!?! 😭

[@kittyworld8873]

I'm with you My cat, Etoile, and kitten, Cosmo, do that

[@WhoAmI2YouNow]

Nawww my heart broke when they started meowing

[@KrazzahU]

Yeah, sounds exactly like my cat, she'd do that of a night the first 3 months we had her once everybody went to bed. Very sad :(

[@KrazzahU]

@Jayne EyreThanks for the response. I've left my door open for her every night since we got her. She did used to sleep with me for the first 8 weeks, now she owns the house and sleeps where ever she wants. (:

[@alisade127]

Jayne Eyre Interesting factoid. Cats only meow to humans. Not each other. They use other sounds with each other. But no meows. That’s solely for us.

[@Derek2k]

Facts I almost cried inside

[@bloodgain]

@@alisade127 While I've heard this before and believe it is probably generally true, I had a pair of litter-mates that would meow in search of each other in the house. They definitely weren't doing it for us, as we were right there, and they would ignore us. The meowing only ceased when they found their litter-mate and greeted them.

[@gewrgia-0]

I don't trust people that say cats are cold and distant, it just means they don't understand being respectfull of someone's space and consent. A cat has to give you permision and trust you to be around them and if you do something that makes them feel unsafe or uncomfortable, they are gone.

[@georgaseebalack6003]

that's just more people are generally ignorant of the true nature of cats. if you can manage to convince them then they aren't truly bad people but beliee what the world has told them

[@farhanfauzan8355]

so it means that basically most of cats are introvert right?

[@TheBerryChocolate]

It depends on the perspective. A dog owner who has a very interactive relationship with the dog would see the behaviour of a cat cold and distant in comparison. That does not mean that they don't understand the behaviour of a cat, but they just point out a difference in behaviour and how they would describe it.

[@Sarapapa666]

Wow, way to go and imply dog lovers are creeps or rapists who don’t understand the concept of consent and personal space. I don’t really like cats for this exact reason (I don’t hate them, there’s no rational reason to hate an animal) but it doesn’t translate to human relationships: I like having my space and respect others’ and I’m quite aloof myself, not a warm cuddly person. Don’t be that guy who categorizes cat lovers and dog lovers as archenemies. We just don’t have the same preferences in terms of pets. If a cat doesn’t want to be cuddled, then that’s too bad, I leave him be. Plus, dogs need their personal space as well, they’re not always in the mood to play.

[@kimmolaine8069]

Cats are so territorial that visitors etc often gets them distant or almost frightened, especially if they don't visit often. They act a whole lot different with their "owners".

[@selmajasundkvinnesland7367]

People who don't like cats be like: once when i was four, i got scratched on by a cat after carrying it by the tail so i have now declared a lifelong hate for cats ( btw sorry for my flaws in english, I'm norwegian )

[@killercharm2742]

Your English is beautiful. I agree with you. Whenever I hear "I'm afraid of cats because I was attacked by one when I was little" I take it with a grain of salt. OK, that was a lie. I flat out don't believe them. But, I keep it to myself. Keep the cats to myself, too. More for me.

[@thisidiotagain7969]

Everything is good, you just have to get rid of “on”.

[@olatorsvik8671]

@@thisidiotagain7969 Why? What should it be exghanged with? Btw im Norwigan to so i idk to.

[@thisidiotagain7969]

Ola Torsvik well, it doesn’t need to be exchanged with anything. It would just be fine without “on”. The sentence would sound grammatically correct. (what I was trying to say is it would sound right without “on”.) hope this helps.

[@tofunatornation]

Hahahahaha for real

[@bren2453]

Every time I have a panic attack my cat comes over and starts biting my head. I choose to believe it's his way to say he cares.

[@thatsdisco]

I think he might try to keep you in the now? Give you physical touch to hang onto? I dunno, my boy sometimes attack me when I'm overwhelmed and at some point he gives up when I start crying and actually let my meltdown show outwardly. It's weird

[@klondle]

I’ve had panic attacks around my cat twice, and both times I would curl up on the floor and my cat would come and sit next to my head and meow at me. Now, she always associates me sitting on the ground with me crying/being distressed, and will come up to me and rub herself over me. I think cats are way more empathetic to their loved ones then what people give them credit for

[@zuzanabartekova4823]

He's trying to bite the panic out of there

[@nathanplunkett1633]

I had a bad reaction to a prescription once, I was slipping in and out of consciousness but my buddy yowled and meowed and walked all over me, got next to my hear and cried and cried to keep me awake. He probably saved my life because my mom came to see what all the noise was about. When I came home, he nearly died of excitement and refused to leave my side until I got out of bed finally. He literally had to be fed on the floor next to my bed. Cats DO love deeply. EDIT: I forgot to mention that he was a stray when I found him and we let him go in and out at his leisure.

[@TheDreadedJuggernaut]

Believe it or not, but your cat can actually smell when you are sick and provide comfort and care. That's why they are usually a choice comfort animal for the ill, while dogs are used for the disabled.

[@softbeka5196]

Nathan Plunkett TELL ME WHY IM CRYING

[@sylviem.1299]

Oh my god what an amazing story. Your cat is awesome, you were so lucky to have its love.

[@lpebony3323]

I"m not crying, you are.

[@rishika_gupta22]

Who tf is cutting onions at 3 am in the morning?! 😭😭😭😭😭

[@touchthatpickle]

as a person with a degree in psychology, as well as a certified crazy cat lady, I adore your videos.

[@LordOfNihil]

am i crazy for thinking that cat ladies are hot?

[@mightypurplelicious1625]

LordOfNihil what about the old grandmas that are crazy for cats?

[@LordOfNihil]

@@mightypurplelicious1625 i like older women. especially if they are cat ladies.

[@infiniity5529]

LordOfNihil lol even the proper old ones like old old

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

CC May Me too you.. Masters in Psych and a 501C(3) Cat sanctuary in rural Kentucky.

[@nyant0xic]

8:29 speaking of securely attached, that cat tower looks like its about to fall apart

[@siamenace4680]

yeaaah

[@cindervile]

I've exclusively been a dog person my entire life until this Siamese came into my life. I still adore dogs, but there's no feeling like knowing you've earned the trust of a cat.

[@laurahall2710]

Some cats embody all the good points of dogs and cats.

[@nahidulislamrafi6856]

I can relate to that. Whenever my cat sleeps on my lap showing her belly, I know how much she trusts me, and this is a truly rewarding feeling.

[@vladynick]

Cats DO experience the "admiration" aspects of love. I frequently catch my cat sitting still and looking at me with unabashed admiration. It's the same look that we have on our faces when we sit quietly and look at our cats admiringly. It's the sweetest experience to see your cat looking at you with that kind of admiring love.

[@EliIsDumb]

r/mirerin or however you say it is a really cute form just about pets (mostly cats) that about just this

[@quicklittlesnail1616]

Your cat is judging you,because you have been sitting there all day, instead of doing something productive

[@nasdoc1]

Yes. It is the sweetest experience.

[@moa3810]

Yes, I experienced that recently with a cat behind my window whom I had to feed every day for unforeseen reasons. She started sitting outside the window and watching me work at my computer and she would nod and meow if I glanced at her. As if she cared about me. It was very heartwarming, but I thought I'm being delusional until now. I miss her now a lot; I don't live in that room anymore.

[@marybraggsoakley2732]

@@quicklittlesnail1616~ \\\ ~ I know exactly what you mean. Like: Are you going to do something that really needs to be done up in here?

[@tylermesserli9713]

my dog person dad: cats are distant and cold me, a cat laying on my face purring loudly: oh really. is that true. is that the case. is it really.

[@paste5004]

Your house stinks

[@LordBattleSmurf]

If you died that same cat would be literally eating your face by the second missed meal time

[@lalaland2107]

Lmao

[@mastersgenjimain]

Yes

[@gmork1090]

@@LordBattleSmurf Because there are all these scientific studies proving your every word.. oh wait, there aren't. It takes a very long time for an animal locked in with a deceased owner before it happens, if it ever happens since it's so insanely rare. Happens more often with dogs. First instinct with a cat as well as a dog who finds their owner dead is to try to wake them up. Instinct to mourn comes first. Abating starvation comes later.

[@phillylifer]

My cat has been gone for ten years. I am still warmed by the memories of his affection for me.

[@marybraggsoakley2732]

Much said in few words, Wordy McWordenstein. I recognize; I'm a Word Girl, too.

[@ariahazelwood3842]

Sorry for your loss 💜

[@KatsIsWeird24]

When a guy starts flirting with me the first thing I ask is “what do you think of cats?” If they say they are terrible creatures that don’t love and stuff like that, then I know that they don’t care about getting to know someone for who they actually are but if they say that they are loving and amazing creatures then I know that they take their time to get to know someone because not many people care to take the time to know their cats or any cat, it’s just something I do

[@lisagulick4144]

You know, I never thought about it like that, but you're right. Cats take patience and a willingness to learn; dogs are more "meh, if Alpha says okay, then okay." You have to work at being accepted into a "pride."

[@iskdude9922]

Well shit im an attractive male. And a cat person. Lets get it on!

[@devin7683]

Not gonna lie thats the dumbest thing ever, not a lot of people are cat people, doesn't mean they think cats are bad though lmao

[@nasdoc1]

Never thought of it that way.

[@circ3th3witch16]

@@devin7683 ok but if they legit say they don't deserve love then they are clearly not just someone who favors dog but hates cat and if someone hates something you love probably best to stay away especially if it's a pet you own

[@rudimental8917]

I catsat for a cat who was very anxious and used the backway behind sofas to get upstairs because the owners "free raised" their child which meant they didn't care when it'd run after him, scream at him and grab him inappropriately. It was only 1 whole day and then the second day he sat on me. From then on he sat with me or lay on me, slept with me. The owners were saying how awful he is, always hiding, doesn't snuggle etc.... Whenever I'd come home, he'd be at the top of the stairs and run down to me. The other cat would follow me around the house. They both responded to their names. 07/08/20: just to say the nervous cat was very soon given away within a year later. I am not allowed pets and I miss him a lot. We really bonded.

[@KattReen]

A lot of cat owners don't know what they're doing, and they're doing their kids a great disservice by not teaching them to respect animals. The best thing to do when having toddlers and cats in the same home(apart from supervision) is to strategically place furniture that the cat can jump up onto so that they can easily get up and away when they don't feel like being poked at by the kids. This is a whole lot better for the self-esteem of the cats, and they'll likely end up having a much better relationship with the kids. From what you're describing, there's 0 humility on the owners' part, and they should consider rehoming their cats so they can focus on being parents and raising their child without it being on the expense of the cats.

[@knogne5073]

In my opinion, cats are some of the most easily tamed animals, literally just by being kind and respecting their boundaries you’ll get a completely tame and affectionate kitty. My cat I got when I was six was my best friend, and probably the animal I’ve trusted the most in my life. I really truly loved her. People would always comment about how tame she was, how kind and patient, and tbh although I wanna tame the credit for raising that amazing cat, ik it was just in her nature. All I ever did was love her. RIP Cecilia, I wish I could’ve given you more.

Sounds like a dogperson-family accidentally got a cat.

[@coffiekittie]

And the day the cat will have enough and bite ou scratch one kid, it will be his fault and will be abandonned :(

[@ephemera...]

It’s lovely when a cat responds to you like that.

[@HelloThere-xs8ss]

Him - "babies are useless" Me - "Yes"

[@MelissicPerfection]

Hello There- indeed

[@5O4evr]

Sicko

[@LEEKOPHOBIA]

@@5O4evr oh, shut up. Take a joke once in your damn life.

[@besamemucho4421]

General Kenobi!

[@bag-o-bags]

You were once a baby skeleton too

[@hyperfocal2002]

I've had 5 cats, two of whom were incredible. The first was "White Kitty," who was a white cat who showed up one day on my front porch and said, "Congratulations, I'm your new cat." He was possibly the best cat anyone has ever had. He walked to heel outside and was a perfect companion. Sadly, he died at only 7 years. The second was Thea, who bopped me in the head in the shelter to tell me she was my new cat. The other cats were great in their own ways, but weren't necessarily as special.

[@CyclingM1867]

This is quite fascinating. When my cat & I moved here three years ago, I had to leave him alone in the bathroom in the last place for about an hour while the movers moved stuff out. My mom was there the whole time & said that he cried a bit, but not constantly until he heard my voice upon my return. Then he cried even more until I let him out. He came right to me for some lovin's before sniffing around our empty place, returning to me every so often, ping ponging like you described. When we got to here finally, I let him out of the carrier & he explored freely, coming back to me often. We have a very strong bond & thid has been shown in many ways over & over. My cat has a secure attachmemt, whih makes me happy because I know that he's happy. 😊😻

[@orlybabe]

My friend’s cat changed my perspective on cats forever - he had a little dog that I loved and always wanted attention from me. He also had two cats, one Siamese and one black and white one. I was staying at his house for a few weeks, and the black and white cat started coming into my room, jumping onto the counter or sofa next to me, I would pet it but it would slink away most of the time. And it had these freaky green eyes that looked... evil. Lol. One day, I had horrible painful diarrhea from food poisoning. Both cats were outside the toilet door the whole time. When I went into my room to lie down, I still had bad cramps. The black and white one jumped onto my bed and came right up to me, which it has never done before. The cat started to feel around my tummy, in this very matter-of-fact, investigative sort of way, and then did a massage of my stomach! Like both paws on different areas, then up, down, up, down. I was wondering what the little guy was doing, and realized after a fewminutes of this, my tummy ache was like 90% gone! I was amazed that the cat somehow healed my stomach. Both the black and white cat and the Siamese cat slept in my room that night - which again, they have never done before. Early morning I had another bout of diarrhea, and the cat was at it again, massaging my tummy. Within minutes I felt completely healed. The day that I left the house, i went to the room and the cat jumped onto the bed and motioned to me. I went over and it stood up on its hind legs and put its paws around my neck, as though to hug me goodbye! I hugged him back and said thank you. I have a newfound love and respect for cats now. ❤️❤️❤️

[@merrylinbanda9842]

orlybabe wow! What a beautiful story!

[@DebashishDasES]

They can sense people more accurately(if they want to) than dogs. Believe it or not. Btw beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.

[@helenblewitt3791]

Gorgeous story 😍

[@tyroneloki5131]

so....lesson of the story, if you go to your friends house, you will have diarrhea....OR cats are healers

[@tyroneloki5131]

@@DebashishDasES dogs can sense cancer/sickness/emotion, and pregnancy(1st trimester)

[@daniellefrank2572]

I wasn't a cat person either. Then my cat chose me ❤

[@mistreme8341]

This ⬆️

[@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453]

Me too. He basically came to the street, then.the.driveway, then started hanging out on the front door step, amd before i knew it, kitty ran inside and.lives w me

[@zydellecampos6962]

Awww!😻😻😻😻

[@rienjen]

Same here. I was terrified of all animals when I was 7 (dog bite when I was younger) and then a calico cat came around and was just the sweetest thing. I didn't know what to do with a cat at that age, but she took it in stride--I've been a cat person ever since.

[@cheyannwilliams895]

Same here. I love my little muffin more than anything now. ❤️

[@elm7700]

Just because I love cats people at school come up to me and say “I hate cats” like dude did I ask?

[@teminus1]

BRUH that used to happen to me too!! just ignore them, they're not worth your time

[@culturesex3803]

Yea i love cats too but maybe theyre doing it cause u wont stop babbling about how you love cats. Now that i think about it, share your affection with the worldddd

[@sylviem.1299]

Oh poor sweet little Bill. Needs some extra security, extra love.

[@canadadry5449]

When your cat bites you: *baby, don't hurt me.*

[@silverbat5873]

Bite them back.

[@suhail953]

WHAT IS LOVE...

[@Pllayer064]

When you refuse to feed your cat as a punishment and have to throw it in a dumpster one month later: *no more...*

[@Ismail-kv3ex]

That's probably from not having enough playtime Happened with mine a while back

[@huhoka.y3163]

Silver Bat Damn-

[@FailParty]

Loki's instinct to get back in the carrier like "TAKE ME WITH YOU" and then run in case it wasnt his owner, great intelligence o.o

[@WolfFireheart]

May also have been then "I'm scared! Where is a tiny place to hide in?! Oh this will, haaaang on, I hate this thing! It locks me in!" A want to hide somewhere safe, but also not liking the thing that traps them. I mean, what cat likes to be trapped in those? They never lead to anything fun, usually a scary vet visit!

[@jodydelaney3323]

I thought more it was an indication that without his owner in the unfamiliar room he went to the one familiar thing in the room, his carrier that he had been in before and probably smelt of him and his owner too

[@FailParty]

@@WolfFireheart youre probably more right than Jody is. Just from my own personal experience with Lokis instincts tend to show a greater intelligence with human routine and personal survival. His look into the box and then to the door looked more like a realization he was being left behind. But I guess I'm crediting too much to the cat? I always thought in fear cats will gain distance before hiding in a vulnerable spot on the floor. Especially if they know its function. If you watch again, when the door opens again, Loki bolts and stays low to the ground. As opposed to bolting for the carrier. Or, like the other cat, welcoming them with open Meows lmao

[@ver.sv.9012]

5:36 Him: Secure- Me: Contain. Protect.

[@meggiemills3602]

Sad story back when I was in a bad place in my life, but I was attempting... My cat who never comes into my room other than to use the litter box as my room is in the basement came, and sat on my bed watching me for the first time in months, just staring straight in my eyes as I sobbed. I survived the attempt and the next day I came up to the living room and he was there. He looked at me sadly. He looked like I'd let him down. He doesn't usually give physical affection but he let me cry into his fur that morning gave me a lot of affection, all with that sad look in his eyes. I never attempted again after that.

[@nahidulislamrafi6856]

I hope you are okay now! I have had suicidal thoughts in the past and I know how dark the feeling is. I hope you are okay and happy!

[@miaeriu]

almost cried when they started yowling

[@aalzien722]

same. :((

[@crunchii891]

Andrei Radu Ah yes, having empathy is pathetic, good one bro you got her good haha

[@ram-is-herexd7930]

Same XD

[@BEAUTYnIQ]

@@crunchii891 I agree with you but tbh I didnt read Andrei's comment like that .. I saw it as similar to when someone says 'slayed' like it got to them .. I could be wrong but thats the way it appealed to me .. My .02

[@w.k.7277]

One day I tried to stick a qtip into my cat's end hole and he yowled too. Never again

[@hhnandu]

In the beginning I was like, I'm not gonna watch the entire video (15min!!! No way) After 3 minutes I was thinking, this guy is good.. he is talking about love.. After 6 minutes.. Damn!! This psychology thing is really interesting.. After 10 minutes... he is gonna test it on his kids... How do I stop...!! After 14.42 minutes, I felt the need to spend another 5 minutes typing a comment to appreciate this guy.. Hats off boss.. informative, interesting & heart melting video..🤝👌

[@sybilfisherable]

Loved this!!

[@IgiWhiteman]

What is love? Loki: :/ ? Bill: Hooman don´t hurt me, don´t hurt me, no more

[@robertagren9360]

Bill the bullied cat

[@oliviacc3]

LOve is a feeling in your heart which I felt for the first time at age 40

[@larsswig912]

@@oliviacc3 it's never too late

[@Blitterbug]

In my experience, cats recognise cat lovers. When I visit peoples' homes to do PC repair work, their cats flock to me and I adore it. I imagine its akin to how dogs smell fear - my wife is scared of big dogs, whereas I love them and they also come to me.

[@lorimangold2890]

Funny, Trumps tiny hands! Hillarious

[@Blitterbug]

@@lorimangold2890 hehe thanks

[@sagardahiya6138]

You mean read body language, and not SMELL fear

[@Blitterbug]

@@sagardahiya6138 Fear pheremones are a thing, but whether dogs smell it or react to body language, or both, who knows?

[@graciedrawz3195]

Cats : cry Me : heartbroken Bill : spooked and frightened, anxious Me : dies from sadness

[@jordanhowe1899]

this is the cat-psychology crossover I never knew I needed

[@EmilKlingberg]

My wife left our cat with my mother for 2 months, when she finally came back to bring her home, the cat followed her everywhere even i to the shower and she usually hates water. She would cry if she left for just a moment and would not sleep if she wasn't in the room, this lasted for like a week.

[@jackdeath]

Yea, when I was a kid, my dad done something similar by leaving me at the toy section of the department store. When it was time to leave, he found me with about three boxes of Lego building a Saturn V rocket. I didn't want to leave and would have been just as happy if he'd gone home without me.

[@CipherDragon]

i once missheard my mom and freaked out when i couldent find her because i was looking at the toys. we were shopping at target. i was at the door (the one u enter) and asked someone to help. i think it was a worker. i was in either 3rd or 4th grade. i was extremely relieved when i found her... i think she was a slight bit mad i hadnt stayed in one place...

[@caitefaith]

I accidentally did this test with my cat when I moved about a month ago, I was moving from my mom’s house (a very stressful environment for her) so I was able to keep her there while we set up the house, then when I brought her home that night I let her loose in my room and just sat with her and just like Loki and Bill she ping ponged back and forth from me to exploring, I then left her in there to unpack the kitchen and when I came back she did the same thing again, came to me for comfort then went back to exploring lol. I’m very pleased to learn she’s secure in her attachment to me and feels like I’m a comfortable home base who isn’t going to abandon her (or lock her in a laundry room for weeks at a time, like her previous owner)

[@CipherDragon]

Oh no poor kitty.

[@dystopicat]

Grew up with cats, always had them around me. Found a homeless cat when I was around 9-10 years old. Had him for 16 years. Lost him 2 years ago due to old age when I was 26 yo. We used to go for walks together (never had a leash on him btw). He would always follow me wherever I went. If I would to "disappear" from his view, he would meow really loudly (like the cat at 11:50) in order for me to hear him, and when he would see me again he would run really fast towards me and stand by my side and waited patiently before we continued our walk. If that isn't love, I don't know what is. Still hurts me and still crying when thinking about him.

[@strawsonian]

CJ Sweden What a lovely boy he sounds. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrBraveheart1191]

I have never seen a cat walking along a person on the street, my cat does for a little bit then he goes his own way even if I call him out.

[@autumnthomas3923]

@@MrBraveheart1191 my cat would all the time she loved going on walks

[@tanelihakala1836]

My cats attachment style was i don’t give a shit and don’t want to even move.

[@KingCheckOut]

What is love in this experiment A sexual passion or desire Furry: Yes

[@nahidulislamrafi6856]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gwynrose2427]

My cat and I have certainly had our bond tested over the years. We went through a period of homelessness together and she has had to go to a few foster homes in that time, and the first time she was very upset, but with each time she learned that I would always, always come back for her, so now she doesn't stress out (hopefully that will never have to happen again anyways tho) She's very confident and makes friends easily, and is very calm whenever I'm around, even in stressful situations like traveling, and she adjusts easily to new places

[@lavandercharmander2307]

You look really cool in your profile picture that's so cool you have such a deep bond with your cat like a noodle!

[@evacosme5092]

My boyfriends cat had to stay with me because he had to temporarily move to a friends house and the kitty got so stressed it actually developed a disease due to stress and some virus she had dormant. Hope you and your cat are well :)

[@tonibauer2949]

I surely hope things are better for you and your kitty now.

[@----______________________]

You sound just like me, how do you deal with missing him while he is away? I just watch his video on repeats

[@sunnybaudelaire9384]

That must've been hard for both of you having to stay away from each other for a while. :(

[@charonstyxferryman]

Really interesting, It reminds me of a boy that was attacked by a dog. Without any hesitation his cat launched a direct attack on the dog. When it ran away, the cat immediately checked whether or not the toddler was OK.

[@mojorhythm]

Nice (the story and the number of likes)

[@bloodwolfgaming9269]

I seen a video where it was a nanny cam of a babysitter who started being hostile towards the child/toddler and the cat went on the attack and kept going after the babysitter and kept trying to keep her away from the child, even attacking her aggressively when she picked up the child and tried to leave the room thinking the cat had gone wild.

[@Schrauberella]

Theres a viral video of that. The dog was put down because of the attack

[@snaptest4]

I remember that video, the cat literally body-slammed the dog away from the child as it was dragging it by the foot.

[@upinflames1288]

I had a cat that would run up to greet me every day after I got home from school. We had a perfectly timed routine. I would get off the bus and she’d run up to our front stoop. I’d sit down and pet her as long as I could before I got called inside. Middle school was extremely rough for me, and coming home to her everyday soothed my soul. She was the sweetest cat and a huge part of my life.

[@nick2sws]

When I was going through tough times and I started to cry my cat noticed that came to comfort me and lay beside me

[@hiphopguru81]

My 15 year old cat jumps on my bed and lays down in the crook of my arm every night. He tilts his head back and I give him a good "under the chin" scratching." Lol. Then we go to sleep.

[@olatorsvik8671]

An old cat youv'e got😀

[@alexandrac9536]

My ginger cat's name was Loki; he was my soulmate. Tomorrow is his death day; he left the world 2/23/18 after nearly 15 years together.

[@veronicawood9134]

😢

[@jo-annahicks3324]

So sorry for your loss xo

[@LadyJamers]

I feel you. I had a ginger cat, Archie, who was my soulmate and he died on July 5, 2019. I got my new cat to help fill the void and it is as empty as ever because the new cat has attached itself to my mother. Hugs to you and may we both find another cat who loves us as much as your Loki and my Archie. 🤗🤗🤗

[@cataderian]

HUGS!!

[@zydellecampos6962]

Condolences 😯😞😞😞

[@genericgeorge5705]

Due to the pandemic, my Dad was recently furloughed, but after returning back to work full time, my cat has been really distressed and confused

[@DDGFK9743]

"a sexual passion or desire" *_Shane Dawson had entered the _**_-cat-_**_ chat_*

[@culturesex3803]

Lmaooo

[@culturesex3803]

Best comment ive seen 2020

[@MartyMusic777]

And I OOP. (gotta use an expired meme for an expired KZbinr)

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

cursed comment-

[@nahidulislamrafi6856]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@panda59043]

I own two cats for the first time in my life. This happened after I turned 50. They are nice companions and I would never get rid of them. And they came from the SPCA as adult adoptions and we bonded.

[@smasongarrison]

Lol. I literally showed this study to my students on Friday.

[@2eleven48]

God Knows what classes you run, and this is not a 'study', but one man's opinion about cats. Your poor students having to be subjected to this video.......

[@WithoutaLight]

@@2eleven48 there was a summary of an actual study in the video.......

[@coffiekittie]

@@2eleven48 Did you watch the whole video? XD

[@ephemera...]

2eleven48 kinda rude mate.

[@catsfoxes6336]

You must be the coolest teacher I know

[@micaela1389]

I was watching this with my cat and she got triggered when she heard your cat’s meow, my phone was over a blanket and when I removed it she started sniffing and looking under it while being alert 😂

[@MyDearSquirrel]

I don’t know if that counts as love but my cat sets in front of the bathroom door whenever I go there Ngl I feel protected and loved

[@jasepoag8930]

My cat was basically assaulting my face with his face lovingly through the whole video.

[@crystalk.5946]

Does your cat bite your face?! My cat seems to want to avoid my face. Even with his play toys he takes extra coaxing to pounce if it's above my body.

[@jasepoag8930]

@@crystalk.5946 No, he just likes to lay on my chest, knead me HARD, and repeatedly smash his face against my face.

[@maxxheidrich2842]

@@jasepoag8930 thats so cute 😥

[@exho9011]

Jase Poag my cat does that as well, and a lot of the times when he’s smashing his face against mine he gives me tiny love bites

[@jasepoag8930]

@@maxxheidrich2842 It's cute for the first 30 seconds or so. 5 minutes of slobbery face smashins and chest skin aeration becomes less cute though. lol

[@Beaah]

I involuntary did a test similar to one of my cats. He used to be an outdoor cat, until he was hit by a car, picked up by a stranger and rushed to E.R. Once at the E.R, he wouldnt stand up for the veterinarian, and he was avoindant. When I arrived, he immediately stood up, meowled and asked for me to pick him up. Not until I was there, could they do a proper exam of his injuries. Once I left (he had to stay the night), he went back to the same state to me prior being there. When I came to pick him up, I got an earful of my betrayal. In conclusion. Attached and loves me.

[@deborahwheeler4302]

Beaah: Sometimes, an animal will choose whom you and not the other way around.

[@Beaah]

@@deborahwheeler4302 what do you mean?you gotta rephrase that sentence, it doesnt make sense.

[@akiyamamoto6661]

Deborah Wheeler what

[@deborahwheeler4302]

Sometimes a pet chooses you. You just succumb to its charms. You know: that one pet that you didn’t set out to choose. That pet that gets in front of you, won’t let you get by them without making sure you notice them. That body language that says, “Hey! I’m the one for you, you just don’t know it, yet.” The pet that has eyes for you and no one else. The pet that will respond to you and no one else. The one you can’t stop thinking of when you walk away; the one you have to turn around and go back and get. The pet that races to the car, jumps in, and stays right where he sits down, until you arrive home. Yep, he chose you.

[@Beaah]

@@deborahwheeler4302 uh.... I had him for 8 years before his accident. Your comment isnt relevant to what happened to us.

[@crunchii891]

So...basically cats are tsunderes, is what you’re saying, right?

[@aileen_7292]

Makeshift•Mind pretty much lol

[@loremipsum980]

I guess many cats are lol Mine isn't though, she is fond of me right from the beginning.

[@laurahall2710]

Thank you for the vocabulary word "tsundere", I wasn't familiar with it; love a trending term.

[@EmberlyGenesis]

@@laurahall2710 it's not a trending term lol it's just a term used in anime and Japanese culture, it's been around for a long time. The opposite of a tsundere is a yandere. There is also kuudere and dandere. 😊

[@kl4u581]

@@EmberlyGenesis isn't the opposite of tsundere deredere?

[@lisagulick4144]

Bill looks like there's some Scottish Fold in his ancestry.

[@lorimangold2890]

That's what I was thinking, Scottish Fold, those tiny little ears

[@MissCrobe]

Very interesting ! Maybe I'll try it out with my cats... If I can survive the 2 minutes without sobbing.

[@neurotransmissions]

For real though!!

[@celiaosborne3801]

I appreciate the sentiment but what happens when you go to work/shops/gym

[@MsMSB2012]

@@celiaosborne3801 Cats are usually in a familiar place when their human goes to work/shops/gym. The whole point of this was that the cat was in an unfamiliar location AND alone.

[@ooohlaa13]

please don't do that just for you entertainment or curiosity, its cruel to put them through that stress.

[@NB79032]

@@ooohlaa13 It's literally two minutes. They're not being left there for a whole day. And it can help you bond more strongly with them when you understand how they're attached to you. As an early childhood teacher, I had to understand how each child was attached to their parents and to me in order to reach them most effectively. And yes, sometimes I'd bring it out intentionally (not cruelly) to observe it. You're making it sound as though this is going to break a cat to its core and it'll never ever recover. It's two minutes. No longer than a vet taking them to the back to weigh them, or a quick bathroom trip.

[@ArgyleDinosaur]

I can't do this with my cats. The second they start crying I will start crying. I started crying when your cats were crying. I'm ridiculous. It's a problem. I cannot handle animals in distress. I want to because I'm so curious about my four cats and how different their attachments might be, but I know me and the second they start crying (if they would cry) I'll be kicking down the door.

[@lulusmith780]

Argyle Dinosaur I’d feel bad too if I did that to them 😭

[@ArgyleDinosaur]

@@lulusmith780 Me too, for sure. Like, I am really curious, but I just can't do that to my babies.

[@dumbdumb8526]

Agreed. I can only handle my cat screaming at my bedroom door tho, because he knows how to open it. He shouts around 7 times before opening it himself, because that's usually how long it takes me to wake up and open the door.

[@JoyCassi]

Argyle Dinosaur q

[@Swanky95472]

sounds like you are an 'empath'. I'm 52 and VERY LONG story very short, I just discovered I am an 'empath', which explains my severe anxiety with animals in distress, which then explains why I am vegan.

[@kalinaanne748]

when I 1st started getting serious with my boyfriend, I told him my cats were coming with me if we moved in- he hated cats- before my cats moved in with us, (it was going to be awhile due to us being in the city) my bfs sister needed us to watch her cat for a few days so she dropped it off with us & long story short? my BF convinced his sister to keep her cat & they are best of buds & he now prefers cats over dogs. I've always believed there is a cat for every person.

[@trupiil]

dude that orange little tiger is anxious by his character I can see that, it's in his facial expression. He needs a whole lot of love and care.

[@SobrietyandSolace]

Anyone who says cats are indifferent/distant/cold is oblivious and/or never actually owned a cat, and I'm a dog person.

[@MistyGray41]

Dogs are lovely but most dogs will love anybody. If a cat loves you you’re honoured.

[@rockdesertsun8246]

YES!!! As A person who has had cats all my life, that's great to hear! My lil' Spooky Always at my side...

[@Aliandrin]

That or they got a bad one. There actually are bad apple cats that are either born maladjusted or became that way, and can pretty much only hate you. Usually this is the result of having no or bad human contact early in life but not always.

[@pasteldreams5413]

@@Aliandrin There's no such thing as an animal only capable of hating humans. A (domesticated) animal's "hatred" towards humans is the product of distrust, and, like you said, being raised in a human-less environment. But as long as that animal is a domesticated breed, it can be tamed. One merely needs to know how.

[@sephirocksOWA]

@@pasteldreams5413 Yes but just like some humans are nicer than others, the same goes with cats. They each have their own personality and some are naturally more sociable and more affectionate, while other cats will tend to be more agressive or shy no matter what you do.

[@michaelfapgod4598]

Cats just need to be treated differently from dogs. They really are like tiny fluffy humans they're petty and hold grudges. They're also very gentle and skittish despite what you may think, it takes a while to form proper trust with a cat

[@missycat7598]

“They’re petty and hold grudges” anyone who disagrees with this sentence has obviously never had cats.

[@killercharm2742]

@@missycat7598 I have to disagree. I've had cats all my life. My cat Sheneneh is so forgiving. They never hold a grudge. They do learn, but they forgive quickly. Most animals do. By the by, love your name, Missy Cat.

[@kederaji]

@@missycat7598 My cousin's cat held a grudge against me for 20 years.

[@VictorianGentleman]

I completely agree, it is more like having a human friend than a dog. It takes a while to build trust and it can be broken. Their love and trust is strong, but it is not quick and unconditional like dogs, it has to be earned.

[@JH-no8sy]

Dogs are pack animals, cats are for the most part solitary. Of course they show affection differently. That however doesn't mean you don't need to build trust with dogs. Not all dogs are quick to love. I own both...a hyper dog and a mellow cat, and they are both love bugs. Also, my cat took me to quickly. Every animal is different.

[@fruitlion8]

Our old Burmese cat might as well have been a dog. She actively seeked cuddling, she followed us everywhere, she noticed if someone was crying. Without anthropomorphisising too much, I genuinely feel she loved us.

[@yareallyakitty4607]

The story of my cat Pepper and how she became my cat. It was during the summer where I moved in with my sister and brother in law. My mother passed away and I was feeling pretty empty inside. At the time, they had three cats: Luna (black cat), Tony (white and orange), and Pepper (black cat). Keep in mind, she never really bonded with either of them. She is a skiddish cat, and generally anxious when it comes to strangers. I’m not sure how it happened or when it started but we soon became two peas in a pod. She would always come into my room, slept on my bed, and I was the only one she was comfortable petting and cuddling with. It’s like we understood each other. On very bad days, I feel like she can sense my mood. I dealt with a lot at the time with school and with losing more family members. However, it seemed like she knew I needed comfort and if I was crying she’d come into my room sit on my bed and lay down as a way of saying I’m here. Pepper has become my very special lady and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

[@Barbacito]

1 - YOU HAD ME AT WHAT IS LOVE I almost died 2 - The moment you apologized for explained attachment styles instead of talking cats, you had my subscribe CONGRATS!!

[@mandarinsandclementines2997]

What is love? Baby don't hurt me Don't hurt me No moe

[@ThexDynastxQueen]

*My cat after I come home from school* : Meh, just feed me already and leave me alone. *My cat after I come home from a a 2 day trip* : WHY DID YOU LEAVE ME!!?! DON'T DO THAT AGAIN!! *_cuddles for hours_* *My cat after I come home form school* : I don't even like you, don't touch me. My cat is confirmed Disorganized Attachment or in weeb terms a Tsundere.

[@celiaosborne3801]

Our much loved cat was just like that....waiting and greeting me at the door with head bumps, then when fed needed time to digest...we need to respect cats physiological and emotional needs...

[@mozarteanchaos]

tbh i'd attribute this to cats being huge fans of routines, rather than being part of an attachment style - once a cat gets used to a routine, any variation to it can be very distressing. they know when you're meant to come home from school, but if you take an extra day or so to come home, they're going to get upset since that isn't what usually happens. additionally, some cats just aren't huge fans of pets, so they might only want them in specific circumstances idk for sure tho im not a cat psychology professional

[@Ismail-kv3ex]

@@mozarteanchaos I feel there's a variable your not considering Cats experience time differently then humans. So the hours you're at school feels a lot longer for them and they have a tendency to give their owners the cold shoulder when it's a regular thing as a way of passive aggression When your cat ran to you after 2 days, it was out of the routine and therefor they were worried for you being gone a lot longer then they are used to so it shows their love

[@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094]

@@mozarteanchaos isnt that true of humans too? When we don't see people we love for a longer period of time than normal we get anxious and miss them more. It's not like cats miss loved ones less or it's only "due to them liking routines". Animals are really not that much different from human animals in their basic emotions of missing those that they have emotional bond with.

[@mozarteanchaos]

@@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094 i didn't mean to imply that cats don't miss their owners, and i'm sorry i came off that way! it's more that i don't think them missing their owners is necessarily indicative of an attachment style, and a large part of it is their love of routine. not _all_ of it, mind you - as a cat owner myself, i know that cats are capable of being loving in their own way. cats have a lot going on in their little brains, so there's not always just one single cause to their actions.

[@RaulieGonzo97]

My cat loves to just chill in my living room most of the time, but when I’m cooking something in my kitchen I’ll notice him either laying in the hallway next to me or in the chair right next to my kitchen. So sweet

[@squaresdavid7439]

Man, after watching this, I know exactly what ONE cat's attachment style is! My little Lila is definitely the type that will not go far from her humans and wants love and attention all the time! The older cat, Mako, the first one we ever had and the cat we found in a parking lot when she was 3-5 weeks old, she is very independent, but also lovey when SHE wants to be! She calls the shots! Also, when we go on trips and we return, she lays in front of the door to make sure we don't leave again! So yeah, she's a loner, but also needs that companionship! It's crazy how different these two girls are, but it's fascinating as well! All their humans know that they both love us all in their own way though...it really is incredible...I love cats!!!

[@hannahprince3512]

I used to move every week between my dad's and my mom's house. When I was gone, my mom told me how distressed my cat was. Looking for attention, yowling, waiting by the door. When I came back and called for him, he'd run full speed from the back of the neighborhood into my arms. I like to think he loves me. I definitely love him.

[@CastelEown]

A little story about my cat, Fripouille. Even since I was a baby, he was there watching over me, sleeping with me and keeping me company. He was my only friend when I had no one to turn to during a chaotic childhood. Until one day, when I was 14, he was hit by a car early in the morning. Even though he was mortally injured, he managed to come back home, and climb up on my bed to check on me while I was still asleep. It went downhill once the rush of adrenaline died down. We rushed him to the vet at 7am around there, right before the clinic could open. I was forced to go to school, but having my bestfriend agonizing at the vet was unbearable so at 4pm, my mother took me back with my brother to go and check on him. There was no word to describe how much damage he took in the car accident, and he was fighting so fiercely just to breathe. We cried, told him that we loved him. And as I passed the doorway to leave the room, I heard him puke. Later in the day, or the next day, I don't know... We returned and we were told that he passed away as soon as we left, that he puked blood and just stopped fighting. I heard my brother die and I didn't know about it until then, and it devastated me. My bestfriend, Fripouille, 15 years old, fought a whole day of agony just to say goodbye. As Adnan says, a cat's love is immeasurable and there are many stories to prove it time and time again.

[@jen6224]

Eowyn Castel im crying so hard im so sorry :(

[@CastelEown]

@@jen6224 Thank you very much for reading his story

[@jc.1191]

Aww. Get another buddy. Keep em inside only if you can. Cars get alot of cats

[@Sophie-kd8nq]

I don't own a cat but since I live on ground level and we have a garden, cats do visit us. Over the last years I befriended a cat. She usually visits every day. I've started calling her Mraa a while ago, due to the sound she makes to grab my attention. Now when I see her, she even comes to me when I call. Sometimes we hang out in the garden together her sitting on me or next to me, eyes closed, relaxing. Sometimes she just says hello, a few strokies. First she gets petted and then she licks me. On days when I'm sad, she'll sit on the windowsill at least half an hour or invade my room if she gets a chance. She then sits on my lap and purrs, calming me down. Definitely the most amazing cat friend I could ask for.

[@shannonn2569]

The colour of their eyes are so stunning, especially the blue eyes of the grey fur, their fur also looks shiny and healthy, you're very good at caring for them.

[@jokedann]

Do you think that the order in which cats entered in the room could have influenced in the experiment? Like some smell for example of "familiar" cat. Also, considering hearing: could the cats still feel your presence at the other side of the door? I understand that smell or sound clues are not something in a experiment with babies. Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@Miles300s]

Aww, no reply

[@shibolinemress8913]

@@Miles300s Maybe he didn't see the post. It would be interesting to change up the experiment to account for the heightened senses of cats and dogs. I'd like to see it done in a different room for each cat, and also with a different stranger to interact with each cat when the owner leaves the room. Also, the owner shouldn't stand near the door, but go some way away. That way the cats would be less likely to smell each other or hear the owner outside during the experiment.

[@justjosie8963]

The more anxious cat was the 2nd one he left in the room.

[@kirikayumura6015]

@@justjosie8963 haha.. true.. Bill could have been thinking, 'oh no.. Loki's been here in this strange place, but I don't see him anywhere! Is that to be my fate too?"

[@justjosie8963]

@@kirikayumura6015 oh noo Mr. Bill

[@toxigenic]

I remember reading this study so it was really interesting to see it done. I'm pretty sure that my cat Watanuki is the secure attachment style. He's so laid back that if he were any more chill he'd be in a coma.

[@giabarrone7422]

My cat started out that way. I adopted him when I lived with a bunch of college roommates and he would sleep so deeply that we could pose him for pictures. There is a great one of him on his back with a beer bottle cradled in his arms. I ruined him in later years of career moves/travel that turned him into a needy neurotic mess.

[@flour6808]

It all depends on how you raise your cat and who your cat is as an individual...I have a cat that is pretty much my loyal companion, faithful and even enjoys going outside with me unharnessed. He doesn't run away, and its been like this for about two years. He hates being alone...he loves when he is called over, and his cuddles are *aggressive*. I don't mean that he scratches or bites me, (In fact, I have never seen a cat show as much restraint as my lad) I mean that he nuzzles me so hard that he sometimes knocks his head pretty hard into mine and gives us both an ouch, and somehow unphased, continues to nuzzle and cuddle and purr. Worth it though. I love him...big boi manx baby.

[@SamAdamsDesigns]

My cat doesn’t follow me around. But one time I went into my apartment hallway to throw out my garbage, and he followed me. Once in the hallway, he was like a dog. Followed right along with me wherever I went at the same speed.

[@RubinaMerchant]

My cat gets really stressed out if she can't see me. When I come back she clings. When eating, if I leave the room she leaves her food and follows me. Anxious ambivalent or she has some dog DNA. Lol I used to have what I called separation anxiety so maybe she senses it too. This has taught me a lot about myself! Thank you for a really good therapy session :) xx

[@rowenaryder3934]

My cat is a mainecoon and he’s always attached to my hip, he learned to walk on a leash so he’s unstoppable lol I played dead and he ran and got my bf to come get me lol he’s the size of a small dog(13lbs) and he’s literally a child lol

[@joeyshears1483]

I have an outdoor cat whose taken to following me when I go outside, so I'll go for a walk and there'll be this fluffy orange blob hopping after me from 5 feet behind wherever I go. And if I stop he'll start rolling, there is a range on how far he'll follow and since he's fat and a tripod he won't try to keep up if I run but it's still adorable.

[@mothercereal4438]

@@joeyshears1483 awww that's so cute! My cat does the same!

[@refugeeca]

My cat was a shy rescue from a shelter. She wouldn't even leave the carrier when I brought her home for two hours. Then she hid for fifty hours without eating a bite. Worse, she inherited Feline Herpes from her mother so she contracted an upper respiratory infection and became sick. She finally started eating and letting me pet her but it required me being low to the ground. The minute I stood, she freaked. So I walked around on all fours and slept on the floor half the night for a week to get her more comfortable. Six weeks into it she's super cuddly and loving and still prefers the affirmation I give her when she's eating but she's no longer afraid of me at all when I stand. She's on antibiotics now and will hopefully get better. She has diarrhea and leaks sometimes on the carpet and my bed and her various scratchers. What we do for animals.

[@aerofiles5044]

When I was 4-5 years old, at the bus stop, there was always this cat wondering around the area, i didnt know whos it was. But i would chase it and grab its tail and pull it. I am now a huge cat lover, and im so ashamed of what I used to do, it didnt seriously hurt the cat it was just a mild tug. I dont even remember what color it was, but i just hope that he/she lived a good rest of their life, happy, and not treated like how i treated it. 😭😭😭

[@8888funnygirl]

“And Bill...well Bill’s needy” LOL

[@Frello2]

Something not attached securely: the cat tree 07:50 And it makes me anxious :)

[@Barbara-cr5zj]

My cats loved me for sure. The night after she died, she came to me in a dream. She let me know she was happy and well and that she would see me again. What better comfort and love could a cat love. I look forward to the day that I can be with her again.

[@MayaO25]

I was very sick,my head was hurting non stop, when i got home from the hospital after a week, my cat came to me and petted me on my head!!!! She really did...it was amazing..!! Cats are..love :)