My cats seem to be strangly attached to me. They seem to be really sad when I'm away for a day or two. Do they have feelings that can be hurt?? Just wondering. I know, I'm the crazy cat lady. I just don't want them to be sad.
2006-10-24 19:08:22 · 29 answers · asked by geminicatlver 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
All pets (animals) have emotions, and if they are closely attached to you they can sense when something is wrong with you. A lot of Psychiatrists and Psychologists think pets are good for people with depression. And all kinds of animals are used for therapy. My bunny, gets mad if I'm gone and thumps at me when I get back. He also don't like visitors he isn't use to in the house, and will thump the whole time company is there if he don't know them. Pets can be very close to us, very attached.
2006-10-24 19:23:21 · answer #1 · answered by creeklops 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh definately all animals have feelings they are just like humans in my opinion! My cats always know what to do and how to react to certain things if you watch them when you dont feel good they will rub on you and want to to be there by you non sto pbut they also know when its time to get away LOL.. My cats are really attached to me and when I leave they always run and get onthe kitchen table to look out the window untill I get in the car and the car backs up then they jump down.. They also are always waiting for me when I get home They have feelings and they have a brain, Dogs do the same things havent you ever known of a dog that tears things up when its owners are away?? They get depressed when they arent used to things just like we humans do...
2006-10-25 02:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get hundreds of replies on this from cat lovers, (me included) :) Of course they have emotions! Generations of being tuned in to their humans, bred to be companions, and their extreme sensitivity (a hunting gene) have made them little psychiatrists! My daughters cat would sulk whenever she came home from a trip and after he felt she'd "suffered enough" he'd be all lovey again. Mine are very tuned in to my emotions, especially if I'm sad or depressed. But, cats aren't the only ones - I had an Arabian stallion who wouldn't eat if I went away for a few days.
2006-10-25 02:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by cwriter2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they have feelings... My cats miss me when I'm gone. One of my cats had to stay at the vet for 2 days and while she was gone my other cat was so depressed, he winned and would set at the door and wait for her. Brought her home and he was all over her, rubbing on her and just as happy as can be. And they do the same when i'm gone and come home.
2006-10-25 02:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sure do have emotions. One of my friends had 2 cats & one died & the other one was so sad, stopped eating & kept looking & waiting for the other one come home.
Also if one of the cats falls off the couch while they're asleep or do something else really unco they look all offended if you laugh at them.
2006-10-25 02:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by shirazzza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely believe they have emotions. I am a pet grooming salon owner, and have seen many different emotions coming from cats. the most frightening one is when the water first hits them, they try to cling to the nearest person with dear life. I also see their emotions when they have have one to many times with the comb. they get angry. but the most special is when their owner comes and picks them up and they love all over them. Personally, my cat knows the sound of my car and waits at the door to greet me without fail. he also knows when I am ill, I had surgery recently and he never left my side unless he had to do his business or to eat.
2006-10-25 02:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, cats have emotions. They get sad because you are away, your the person that feeds them, pets them. They are intune with you. Also they are cats and they will get into mischief. Good that you have 2, they keep each other occupied.
2006-10-25 03:07:59 · answer #7 · answered by freespirit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Dogs and Cats are really sweet pets. I had a cat before who would purr when I came back after work.
2006-10-25 02:19:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES they care about you! And whatever other people who don't have cats may say, it's not just cupboard love. I have people who watch my cats when I'm out of town, and the cats are always thrilled to see me come back.
2006-10-25 02:13:36 · answer #9 · answered by triviatm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they do! You are their family. The good news is that they will get over it. HOWEVER, if you are gone for more than a day or two, have a friend over to socialize with them. BTW, your screen name is interesting to me. My cat's name is Gemini. Are you a Gemini or is your cat a Gemini or is your cat named Gemini?
2006-10-25 03:04:07 · answer #10 · answered by blahblahhoneyblah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋