Are Cats Really Solitary Animals?
Question: Are Cats Really Solitary Animals? I read a magazine article that was a debate between cat behaviorists over whether cats have the capacity to love humans. One expert claimed that cats are solitary animals and only seek human companionship to fill their physical needs. I really do feel a bond with my two cats, but am I just fooling myself? Answer: I have read the same article, and yes, it is indeed an old debate. I have to agree with you that cats can and do express emotions and feelings, and that they are definitely capable of bonding with humans. While it is true that cats aren’t “pack animals” as dogs are, they do establish “partnerships,” often at an early age, both with other cats and with their humans. Incidentally, this has nothing to do with anthromorphizing cats; they bond in a different way than humans, but they definitely bond. . .learn more Photo Credit: © Franny Syufy Comments (2
