Do Cats Wait for Their Owners to Come Home?
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Cats are well recognized for being independent pets, as you may well know, but that doesn't mean they don't love and care for their owners.
cat waiting their owners to come home? is probably a question you've asked yourself on more than one occasion if you're the happy pet parent of a feline furball and frequently find yourself on the receiving end of some frigid behavior when you return after a protracted vacation.
So they are aware when you use the elevator or park in your garage since they can hear you. Your pets will eventually learn to link that particular sound with your arrival and will be eager to greet you. This brings us to the second explanation for why your cat will be at the door when you return home.
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Cats are schedule-loving creatures that thrive on routine.
Cats can tell the time of your arrival because of routine, which makes sense to them, is simple to follow, and they can get used to it if you keep a steady schedule.
Cats receive a lot of attention and perhaps food when we get home, so they undoubtedly become excited when you arrive and want to see what you have brought back from the "hunt." If your cat also gives you a lot of sniffs when you get back, this is more likely to happen!
Nevertheless, each cat is unique, just like humans, and the degree to which they miss their owners will vary depending on the cat. Some cats are naturally more aloof, while others are more connected.
According to a 2015 University of Lincoln study, unlike dogs, cats do not require human protection to feel safe.
While the study revealed that cats are still able to build close relationships with the people they choose, they don't depend on them in the same way that dogs do to feel comfortable and secure. Cats are independent and can survive on their own.
I can confirm from personal experience that cats can experience separation anxiety just like dogs do. They all want to know what happens when we leave the house, some more adeptly than others. They are curious about our return plans and want to confirm that we will be there when we say we will.
When we leave and return, our cats can be just as worried and happy as our dogs. It makes no difference if we are just going to check the mail or if we will be gone for a few days.
A cat's adoration is more subdued and might be overlooked if you don't know what to look for, in contrast to a dog, which can literally knock its owner over the moment they walk back through the door.
The next time you see your cat after being away for some time, pay special notice to how they act around you.
- Do they want to sit on your lap for longer?
- Do they continue to touch you?
- Are they requesting more pet time?
Your cat is expressing love and missing you when you're not home by performing all of the aforementioned sweet behaviors.
Conclusion:
Although there is conflicting information on whether cats miss their owners in the same manner as dogs do, it is undeniable that they continue to crave your love and affection.
The ability of people to deal with stress, anxiety, despair, and loneliness has been found to improve when people own cats or any other pet they adopt from a shelter. Your happiness and general well-being can increase if you adopt a cat from a shelter!