They are a year and a half old right now, and they were a week old (abandoned) when I rescued them and obviously bottle-fed, taught to defecate, etc... I am the only mom they know and am sick that someone else has them right now, but I get my babies back in 1 month! A friend who knows a lot about cats told me that they will know me when they see me, by smell and sound. Is this accurate? How else will they know me? I am heartsick without them! I guess I am wondering how long their memory is!
2006-10-22 22:21:21 · 11 answers · asked by Catwoman 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi Sally...cats remember scents and sounds from the person who has cared for them. They will be very curious when you return and if you offer them their favourite treat they will be happy that you're home.
Here's an article of a leopard cat who was released back into the wild and 1-1/2 years later remembered the animal trainer who cared for him: http://www.clickertraining.com/training/advanced_topics/index.htm?loaditem=wildafrica&itemnumber=14
2006-10-22 22:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a touch previous by using do something about it now... you ought to have called your community Humane Society and the pounds on your section. Sorry about your loss!! :-( EDIT: there is no longer something "cruel" about letting your cat outdoors. My cats are strictly indoor cats and they hate me for it yet I stay by technique of a hectic street and it is for there personal solid. My moms and dads on the different hand live on 5 acres in the technique nowhere so their cats flow outdoors.
2016-12-05 03:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to worry! I have left my two dogs for long periods of time. I moved to China and left them in the United States with my oldest daughter who is married and has two dogs herself. Whenever I come home, they greet me like I was just coming home from the grocery store, and sleep with me every night that I'm there. Your cats will know their mommy. I'm so glad you get to see them again. I am heartbroken that I can't have my dogs here in China, and I can't wait to move back to the U.S. to be with them.
2006-10-22 22:31:03 · answer #3 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats have an amazing memory. They will be more than excited when you finally come home to them. Dont worry, They will remember you!
2006-10-22 22:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by Chuck D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it...I would consider the more pressing prob of you going to India...the culture there is alot dif than the US...if your not Indian that is...if you are then yes the cats will remem you...gl...
2006-10-22 22:24:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will not have forgotten you! Cats are smart! They may be a little "moody" to start with, but they will warm up to you in no time. Good luck with your "babies".
2006-10-22 22:24:36 · answer #6 · answered by kick it 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats (and dogs, too) have excellent smell memory. They won't have forgotten you. I'll bet when they first see you they will rub their faces and bodies on yours.
2006-10-22 22:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by viewAskew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, I know people that have been gone for years and their animals still knew who they were when they came back! No worries!
2006-10-22 22:29:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will remember you.
But if they begin to seem to be rejealous, do not worry.
The cat chooses his owner
2006-10-22 22:34:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they will they always will when you have bonded and formed that type of connection with an animal
2006-10-22 22:23:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋