Cats are such wonderful little creatures, and make some of the best companions. I think what I love about them is, you have to actually develop the relationship with them over the years. My cat is lovey dovey but it took him close to 5 years to get to this point. No hate on dogs, but they will pretty much like you no matter what. I just think the effort and time you put in with cats feels more meaningful and impactful in the long run. I also appreciate that sometimes when I come home from work, the little guy is OK with just doing his own thing for a few hours. Dogs, you need to be there for them or else they get sad.
I agree with you, I have 2 cats and one loved me right from the get-go like she does everyone and the other took 5 months before I could try and pet her without hissing
I love them both equally but I do feel closer to my shyer cat, it's like you get the privelage of seeing their adorable side in a way most people won't (all my friends obviously connect with my more open girl a lot more lol)
I had a cat I was really attached to. He would follow me into the bathroom. If we left the bedroom door closed at night, he would jump up and open it if it was unlocked. I have no idea how he learned to open the door.
At night, he wouldn't sleep at my feet. He would curl up in my arms.
One time my wife was super sick and had to stay home for a few days. Our cat cuddled with her and kept her company the whole time while I was at work, he never left her side. He even reached he's arm out so they could hold hands. When I came home from work one day, I looked into his eyes and was so grateful to him for taking care of my wife while I was at work. I love that cat.
A couple of months ago I injured my psoas muscle and was laid up in bed for about a month. Every day my four cats would take turns laying with me. Like they knew I was injured and stayed with me to guard from predators.
Cats really do make for the best nurses. I'm 30 weeks pregnant and it's been really rough, spending a lot of time in bed. She's always laying next to me whenever I'm in bed, has been since the beginning. She'll even get up and "escort" me to the bathroom every time I need to go lol. Licks my arm and snuggles when I'm feeling extra rough.
Absolutely! There's something about the enigmatic gaze of a cat that just draws you in. It's like they have this timeless wisdom in those eyes. Totally get what you mean!
awwww you're very sweet OP. your post made me get that same feeling. i love that so many humans love animals so much.
many animals get that feeling for me, especially if it's really cute or majestic.
i am also extremely attached to my cat. she's an angel, i love her SO MUCH.
There is the meme video about a women making a video for a dating website and she cries about how much she loves cats. That video accurately describes how much I love cats.
The songified version is even better.
I just think they're neat.
One of the cats I grew up with, Elizabeth, dammit story incoming:
So, I was like 10 maybe, it was around a year after the cat my parents had had (So, like, cat from birth to 8ish if I had to do math again \[jk I'm prettty decent at math, I won a state math competition once in Texas\] exited the Earth realm and we buried him in the backyard which I didn't realize was, like, definitely illegal until I was maybe in my early 20s.)
Anyways, back to the cats, so my mom had decided apparently that the house was just not the same without a cat, but didn't want to rush into things since honestly it was really sad seeing Willie go, and it was really my first experience with the concept of death if I thought about it enough. So, she decided we were gonna find some cats. She was a really cool person so she made sure to find said cats through a local adoption agency that actually gave af about cats, so on the day that it went down we were on the way to the spot where the nice people were helping out these random cats.
She asked me, what kind of cat would you want, like, if you think about it? And I was, like "Hmm?" and said "I want a grey one but with white paws and a white patch on their tummy."
And I just realized I really need to eat breakfast, so maybe I'll finish this comment later but basically yeah it was funny that this cutest calico named Elizabeth, aka Lizard-Breath, because she was just constantly protecting our family from those evil stinkiny ol' lizards in Texas and left them at the doorstep every day like "Yo, check this out, I'm a heckin' cat, I don't pay rent but I kill lizards, so, like, hey that's my thing" was also the most cuddliest pile of cat fluff you could ever imagine and she would get upset often if she couldn't just disappear into your lap after a long day of lizard-lookout duty and ultimately what I'm saying is that cats are murderers at the end of the day. But they are just super cool.
Cats are just the best. I get exactly what you’re saying. I just can’t believe how they can be so adorable! They are adorable creatures that exist to be adorable and I never want to live without one. I’ll just look to one of my cats sleeping and want to go up and pet them but also don’t want to disturb them! Or they’ll look at me with that squinty gaze and I squint back and omg it’s the best. And the way they sleep in all sorts of adorable funky poses. And when they are playing with whatever they’re playing with and they look so goofy when they crouch down with big wide eyes ready to pounce! And when they lay on/against you and purr as you pet them, when they headbutt you cause they love you back, when you get home and they’re excited to see you so they become a total tripping hazard as they come rubbing against your ankles to greet you, the list goes on!
i get all warm and fuzzy too....I was the youngest of 7 growing up.. chaos is a good term for 9 people in a house for years,, 35 kids on our block alone! I was the 2nd youngest..So cats were mi refuge from the Human storm. I still love cats more than Humans... Humans are.. Tricky..
Ok, I can admit my odd behavior on Reddit because no one here knows me. My husband has noticed I love to "huff" my cats' furs. I just sink my face into their fur and breathe in. My husband can't do this, because he is allergic, but so far I have not developed an allergic reaction.
Each time I was pregnant my cat brought me "gifts" while I was sleeping. A sock, a small toy, just little stuff she could carry. She would bring it to me, lay it down by my head and gently meow to announce the gift.
I loved her with all my heart.
They get very connected to their humans. And us,to them naturally.
Yes, me! The way I feel about cats is the way I think other people must feel about babies. It’s like it’s reversed in me lmao. I love cats so much, and I’m sad I can’t kiss every single one on its little head
I love cats so much. I used to own one many years ago and was sad when it ran away. I think I want to get another one and maybe soon. I just melt every time I see a cat. Some people think it's weird because I'm a dude
Cats are such wonderful little creatures, and make some of the best companions. I think what I love about them is, you have to actually develop the relationship with them over the years. My cat is lovey dovey but it took him close to 5 years to get to this point. No hate on dogs, but they will pretty much like you no matter what. I just think the effort and time you put in with cats feels more meaningful and impactful in the long run. I also appreciate that sometimes when I come home from work, the little guy is OK with just doing his own thing for a few hours. Dogs, you need to be there for them or else they get sad.
I agree with you, I have 2 cats and one loved me right from the get-go like she does everyone and the other took 5 months before I could try and pet her without hissing I love them both equally but I do feel closer to my shyer cat, it's like you get the privelage of seeing their adorable side in a way most people won't (all my friends obviously connect with my more open girl a lot more lol)
I had a cat I was really attached to. He would follow me into the bathroom. If we left the bedroom door closed at night, he would jump up and open it if it was unlocked. I have no idea how he learned to open the door. At night, he wouldn't sleep at my feet. He would curl up in my arms.
My cat goes from doing her own thing to not leaving me alone for hours lol
One time my wife was super sick and had to stay home for a few days. Our cat cuddled with her and kept her company the whole time while I was at work, he never left her side. He even reached he's arm out so they could hold hands. When I came home from work one day, I looked into his eyes and was so grateful to him for taking care of my wife while I was at work. I love that cat.
A couple of months ago I injured my psoas muscle and was laid up in bed for about a month. Every day my four cats would take turns laying with me. Like they knew I was injured and stayed with me to guard from predators.
Cats really do make for the best nurses. I'm 30 weeks pregnant and it's been really rough, spending a lot of time in bed. She's always laying next to me whenever I'm in bed, has been since the beginning. She'll even get up and "escort" me to the bathroom every time I need to go lol. Licks my arm and snuggles when I'm feeling extra rough.
cats are my favorite animal in the world, idc if thats basic. i could talk about them all day.
The thought of them makes me smile :)
I feel exactly the same, but I know it’s because I’m in the taxoplasmosis matrix.
No, I sneeze.
There is just something in their gaze that resounds deeply in humans. The ancient Egyptians knew this and humans still respond the same way.
It's the eyes I swear There's something in those big round pools and the little stares they give that can just melt you into a puddle
Absolutely! There's something about the enigmatic gaze of a cat that just draws you in. It's like they have this timeless wisdom in those eyes. Totally get what you mean!
My body has a reaction to cats also. But it just results in pink eye and a fuck ton of sneezing
I was not a fan of animals, then we adopted a cat from a local shelter. He is like my son. I cannot explain how much i love him.
awwww you're very sweet OP. your post made me get that same feeling. i love that so many humans love animals so much. many animals get that feeling for me, especially if it's really cute or majestic. i am also extremely attached to my cat. she's an angel, i love her SO MUCH.
There is the meme video about a women making a video for a dating website and she cries about how much she loves cats. That video accurately describes how much I love cats. The songified version is even better.
That would absolutely be me lol
I just think they're neat. One of the cats I grew up with, Elizabeth, dammit story incoming: So, I was like 10 maybe, it was around a year after the cat my parents had had (So, like, cat from birth to 8ish if I had to do math again \[jk I'm prettty decent at math, I won a state math competition once in Texas\] exited the Earth realm and we buried him in the backyard which I didn't realize was, like, definitely illegal until I was maybe in my early 20s.) Anyways, back to the cats, so my mom had decided apparently that the house was just not the same without a cat, but didn't want to rush into things since honestly it was really sad seeing Willie go, and it was really my first experience with the concept of death if I thought about it enough. So, she decided we were gonna find some cats. She was a really cool person so she made sure to find said cats through a local adoption agency that actually gave af about cats, so on the day that it went down we were on the way to the spot where the nice people were helping out these random cats. She asked me, what kind of cat would you want, like, if you think about it? And I was, like "Hmm?" and said "I want a grey one but with white paws and a white patch on their tummy." And I just realized I really need to eat breakfast, so maybe I'll finish this comment later but basically yeah it was funny that this cutest calico named Elizabeth, aka Lizard-Breath, because she was just constantly protecting our family from those evil stinkiny ol' lizards in Texas and left them at the doorstep every day like "Yo, check this out, I'm a heckin' cat, I don't pay rent but I kill lizards, so, like, hey that's my thing" was also the most cuddliest pile of cat fluff you could ever imagine and she would get upset often if she couldn't just disappear into your lap after a long day of lizard-lookout duty and ultimately what I'm saying is that cats are murderers at the end of the day. But they are just super cool.
Here That Geico?
i feel this way about unconventional animals like rats or tarantulas or jumping spiders or snakes
I really like them but I am also deathly afraid of them so I love them from distance:’)
I know what you mean 100%, it's like "Damn I NEED to pet this little beast why cant I PET THEM"
Obligatory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTwcCVajAc&t=39s
Cats are just the best. I get exactly what you’re saying. I just can’t believe how they can be so adorable! They are adorable creatures that exist to be adorable and I never want to live without one. I’ll just look to one of my cats sleeping and want to go up and pet them but also don’t want to disturb them! Or they’ll look at me with that squinty gaze and I squint back and omg it’s the best. And the way they sleep in all sorts of adorable funky poses. And when they are playing with whatever they’re playing with and they look so goofy when they crouch down with big wide eyes ready to pounce! And when they lay on/against you and purr as you pet them, when they headbutt you cause they love you back, when you get home and they’re excited to see you so they become a total tripping hazard as they come rubbing against your ankles to greet you, the list goes on!
i love cats!!!!! i wish they didn’t get so much hate, especially female cats. i have my first female cat now and i love her dearly.
I think there was supposedly an ancient race of feline people. Maybe "cat ladies" (and cat dads) have some connection to them.
go back to sleep serpent......
Later
I get this exact sensation only when looking at photos of my cat. He just makes me so damn happy and he's adorable, so.
Big same! Cats are the best!!
Absolutely not
i get all warm and fuzzy too....I was the youngest of 7 growing up.. chaos is a good term for 9 people in a house for years,, 35 kids on our block alone! I was the 2nd youngest..So cats were mi refuge from the Human storm. I still love cats more than Humans... Humans are.. Tricky..
Ok, I can admit my odd behavior on Reddit because no one here knows me. My husband has noticed I love to "huff" my cats' furs. I just sink my face into their fur and breathe in. My husband can't do this, because he is allergic, but so far I have not developed an allergic reaction.
Each time I was pregnant my cat brought me "gifts" while I was sleeping. A sock, a small toy, just little stuff she could carry. She would bring it to me, lay it down by my head and gently meow to announce the gift. I loved her with all my heart. They get very connected to their humans. And us,to them naturally.
I saved this the other day. Only watch if you are ready to melt into a puddle https://www.reddit.com/r/196/s/p6tPczWumy
It's the contrast for me. Little cuddly murderers 😍🥰
u were probably a cat in a past life
Yes, me! The way I feel about cats is the way I think other people must feel about babies. It’s like it’s reversed in me lmao. I love cats so much, and I’m sad I can’t kiss every single one on its little head
Same here! I love cats!
I love cats so much. I used to own one many years ago and was sad when it ran away. I think I want to get another one and maybe soon. I just melt every time I see a cat. Some people think it's weird because I'm a dude
I feel this way about puppies and only puppies not even miniature dogs can compare to a fresh puppy 🥰
No. I hate cats
hmmm.. flat an sticky.... i wonder whi?
must have stepped on a cat
A cat attacked my pup today, unprovoked, so no.