Do our cats think about us?
© Jonas Jurgella
Dear cat parent,
Most cats are smarter than human babies. MUCH smarter.
And as a loving parent of a four legged child, I bet you already knew that, didn’ t you?
My name is Jonas Jurgella, animal researcher. Along with my PhD in Animal Studies, I have 14 years researching these incredible animals in a clinical setting next to their caregivers.
I’ ve talked to hundreds of cat owners across the country, and heard incredible stories ranging from humorous to tear-jerking.
In our research circle, we like to compare cats to a higher level human being. We often say cats have a brain about as developed as an adolescent teenager. This explains their wide range of emotions, for example.
Which brings me to the topic I’ d like to address with you today, the one question I get from cat owners more than anything else:
Do our cats think about us?
My team and I have taken this question quite seriously. People care about their cats as much as their children. So this is a very important topic for us as researchers and fellow cat lovers.
The answer is yes, they absolutely do. Once a bond is formed between parent and child, it is not easily broken. And indeed cats really do see you as their caregiver and personal leader. There is a very real bond that extends beyond just protection and food. It would best be described as love.
Here’ s another thing your cat wants you to know:
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