Cause I was upset last night and I was crying and my cat came up to me and started pruuing and wanted to lay by me, and he put his head under my chin and his arms around my neck. Do they know when thier owners are upset?
2007-01-26 04:52:21 · 47 answers · asked by kitty 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Sorry , I spelt purring wrong.
2007-01-26 04:53:02 · update #1
Yes!
2007-01-26 04:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by kissfromaroes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, you need to talk things over with your parents, seeing how you are not an adult and cannot afford vet care, food and supplies and animal would need if it is healthy, let alone if it should get sick. If all of this has been talked over with your parents and is okay with them, I would suggest a cat. They tend to be more independent than dogs and don't rely on you as much for their attention needs. A dog would not be in a good environment in your home, if you were to be out a lot of the time, busy doing homework or other situations like those. Cats cope better with being alone, yet still enjoy being cuddled with and getting attention when you want to give it. I myself chose a cat as my first pet and it was a great choice. I now have two cats, a dog and two horses and a full time job and have enough time for my animals. When I was still in school, I would have never had enough time for a dog. Again, a cat would be the best option for you, in my opinion. Hope this helped.
2016-05-24 02:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by Shirley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they do. Every cat I've had over the years seems to have know when I was upset and feeling down. All would curl up next to me or on my lap just different than usual...in a comforting way. They also seemed to know when I was angry at someone and it was best to stay out of my way for a little while.
They say people with pets live longer - that they have a calming effect on our lives.
2007-01-26 04:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by Margaret K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Emotions are something that cats and dogs are both pretty good judges of, that's part of why they make the best pets. Of course there are other animals that are good at that but its easy-er to cuddle up to a house cat. Actually some people are told after a nervous breakdown to get a cat to help keep them calm.
2007-01-26 05:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by jeff s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. A German Shepherd that I lost last year was very perceptive, he was never one to be cuddled much but he always new when I was a bit 'down' and would come to me and let me hug him, Dogs also pick up if you are not well, A few years ago I had to have an operation and another of my GSD's slept on my bed for a week after I came out of hospital, she was never one to get up on to beds always preferring to sleep on the cold floor. Isn't it a wonderful relationship we have with our animals? I have a t-shirt with the following on
'THE MORE I SEE OF PEOPLE, THE MORE I PREFER MY DOG!' How true, (most of the time).
2007-01-26 05:19:28 · answer #5 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely...and your cat was so loving to do that. My cats do the same..especially my cat Ivan who was rescued after a hurricane. He comes to me when i am down, feeling poorly, etc. He wraps his paws around my wrist and will not let go..as if to say..Mother, what is wrong? Also my dogs sense when things aren't right. They tend to come and lick my face or lay next to me. Once I had an Australian Shepherd..he knew when i was going to have an epileptic seizure. SO..the answer is yes!
2007-01-26 05:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by Shar 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really think they *can* figure this out. My daughter fell down a few days ago, and was crying. Not only did one of our cats go over to her immediately, and seem to try to show that he knew she was upset - he also licked her knee, which was where she was hurt. No one could convince me that they don't have a sense of when someone they love is upset or hurt.
2007-01-26 05:05:56 · answer #7 · answered by toonses_the_kat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe your pets pick up on your emotions. After all, they exhibit signs of love and affection, albeit in simple ways. My cat seems to know when I happy and sad, and responds accordingly. If I've had a rough day, he might just sit beside me quietly and just be. Apparently, both cats and dogs are used therapeutically in nursing homes, and other institutions.
2007-01-26 06:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by Cheryl D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do, my cat who has passed away now, use to come to me every time I cried, even if she was in another room when I started crying. She would also come to me if my husband and I were having an argument to give me support, and she usually was a very aloof cat. My mother-in-law who has nine cats has had similar experiences with hers. Her one cat went so far as to bite her husband when they were having an argument, as if to let him know he was wrong for yelling at his mommy!
2007-01-26 05:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by gypsyiiiis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally they do. Animals can sense the emotions of their owners by the tone of their voice or how the person seems to be acting.
2007-01-26 05:03:24 · answer #10 · answered by Munabi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely, dogs and cats are tuned in to their humans emotions. They know when you are happy, sad, angry or upset. And they try to bring a bit of happiness to you when you are upset. They do not hold a grudge, as people can, and they always remaine close to you.
2007-01-26 05:02:32 · answer #11 · answered by jpturboprop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋