So my cat never used to like me to much. Got the random attention attacks, but overall just considered me the source of food. Then one day she fell behind the water heater in the closet, which was round, in a corner and had kitten stuck in the corner space, head down, at the bottom. After freaking out, I drained the heater and pried it away from the wall, so that my wife could lift up the cat. Cat was fine, I held her for about an hour then she went into hiding for about a week.
Now kitty loves me. Meows at me when I walk by. Wants to be on my lap. Rubs her head against me. Purrs. Has to sit within 2 feet of me at all times. And overall has turned into the most annoying cat ever.
Can something like that be triggered by a traumatic event and does anyone heard about something like that before?
2007-01-31 14:45:51 · 6 answers · asked by Sky 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes, when animals go through a traumatic event, they experience the anxious need to be in the immediate proximity to their owners, because it's the only time they feel safe. It seems to be a permanent condition.
2007-02-01 08:55:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, My cat was an abandoned cat that I rescued from the vet that I work at. When they found him he was in bad shape and it was the winter . I took care of him at my job until he was healthy and brought him home. To this day he follows me every where he tries to sleep on my head. He is totally dependent on me but I think he feels like I saved him. So I do believe that cats can pick up on things like that.
By the way If you havent already you should get your cat checked by a vet just to make sure that she is all right.
2007-01-31 15:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by viva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the most precious story I've heard in a long
while. That cat dearly loves you now and probably
always will. You saved her life== she knows that.
2007-01-31 15:08:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You became kitty's hero, protector, and food supplier -- in one second.
Yes cats can and do react to trauma. Just like children, they need reassurance and I believe animals KNOW when you've gone over and beyond to rescue them.
Good job!
Mew
Lifes
2007-01-31 14:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
happens all the time
she knows you saved her life
2007-01-31 14:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are a thinking creature, so why not.
2007-01-31 14:51:27 · answer #6 · answered by Robert F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋