10 Signs Your Cat Sees You As Their Parent 💥

My cat once lead me into my garage to show me a leaf she found. She pushed it towards me and played with it when I tossed it in the air.

I lost my 19 year old cat last December. He was a Ragdoll and exhibited every single one of these traits. It was devastating to lose him, but I think I’m ready for another cat. I feel like my Morgan would say “about time! You’ve been lonely and sad long enough!” He will always be one of the best friends I’ve ever had.

It’s important to recognise that not all cats are lap cats. They may love your company, but for whatever reason they may not like sitting on you. But they will show their love in other ways, by sitting near you, or detouring through the room you’re in to casually brush past your leg or to investigate what you’re doing. It’s never a coincidence that a cat happens to be in the same room as you when they have access to other locations. They’re fascinated by humans and the things we do, and they want to be nearby so they can see what their human family is up to. So don’t think your cat doesn’t love you because they don’t fall asleep on your lap. They show their love and appreciation in hundreds of other small ways.

Growing up poor, and in the country, we had a lot of outdoor cats that were my source of happiness and comfort. I was there for many births, even at the age of 8. But, what also cracks me up to recount is my daily walks around the property. I always had a train of 10-20 cats trailing along. I now work in rescue, helped advocate for better resources for the community to have in ways of low cost spay/neutering, and helped make our high-kill shelter a safe place for animals to be.

I can't go anywhere in my apartment without my cat following right behind me, and he hates it when I close the bathroom door on him! 🤣🥰

About a year ago, I lost my 7 year old cat to cancer. Up till her last breath (which she took with her head on my lap) she was so very affectionate. Every night, she would curl up in the “nest’ created by my arm and elbow (side sleeper) as soon as I would lay down, and every night, she would groom me for a long time by licking and nibbling my goatee. It was so adorable, I’ve never had a cat do that. I can’t tell you how much I miss it.

Just got a cat like 3.5 weeks ago and he’s already my best friend he follows me everywhere, snuggles with me whenever I sit down, and he’s so talkative ♥️ he’s my favorite part of the day and i definitely think he loves me

My cat does all of these things, except follow me around. She prefers to lead me everywhere! I believe she thinks I’m an idiot, and wouldn’t be able to accomplish anything without her! But she loves me, even though I’m an idiot! 🤣

We were asked to be a foster home for a two year old cat named Smokey. After a few days, we fell in love with him and decided to adopt. He brings us so much joy. ❤❤❤

My last cat imprinted on me from a kitten. The cat I have now was an abused animal. She was 13 years old at rescue. Through positive reinforcement and slowly building trust by pushing them out of their comfort level, she fully recovered and has imprinted on me even at that age. She absolutely loves and adores me now. Makes me happy to see her happy and healthy again.

I’ve adopted a beautiful Himalayan whose last person passed away and the family didn’t want her. She is slowly starting to tolerate me. It’s been months but she needs her space. I hope she will eventually see me as her person but I know she is grieving. Poor wee baby.

Cats are magical, mystical creatures and I’m honored to have been chosen by my sweet kitty Neo ❤

Recently got a visit from the cat distribution system. And honestly after watching this video it warms my heart. She is still very young and she was very afraid when we found her. But after a few minutes she followed us home. Didn’t bribe her with food or anything. She just warmed up to us. It’s now week 4 of her being in our lives and I’m so happy to know that she is happy. We love her and glad that she loves us in return. This video helped me with reassuring myself that she feels loved.

This video brought tears in my eyes i lost my male cat last year he was 2 yrs old, his mom was also dear to me..... sometimes i just sit in my room reminiscence about how happy he was sleeping on my clothes, jumped on my lap always choosing me among my family...ah i miss him my adorable babu ❤ i hope wherever he is in this world he is happy and healthy ❤️

Cats somehow always know a person from the start. I found Anubis, who was already fully-grown, outside the apartment building one morning. It basically went like this: Stray: "Would you like a cat?" Me: "Well, I wasn't really--" Stray: "You have a cat now." And he went straight to engaging in all these behaviors as soon as I took him in.

i will forever love cats. they are so soft, cuddly and cute.

I think my cat filled out the adoption papers. I guess she owns me.😂

My cats are my world, and I am their world, too. I give them all the love I can possibly give them. I would be lost without them.

My kitty is lovingly tickling me with his tail being so excited to cuddle up at night. He loves me though, when I had surgery poor baby was beside himself with worry when my schedule changed. He would “guard” my door and closely follow anyone who came into my room to help and apparently when I was sleeping he would bat and nip others to go away—he’s gentle and tame but protective! I appreciate his concern even if I couldn’t explain to him I would be alright. He gives me some daily purrs to whenever I feel sick. I knew he loved me when he looked at me and rested his chin on my arm and purred at me until I relaxed and my meds kick in whenever I’m in pain. What an empathetic companion I have. I hope he understands I want to give him the same comfort when storms upset him (I leave a hot pad on the low setting next to my bed so he can sit on it and cozy up and relax without feeling pressured to cuddle, storms make him really jumpy and he often wants some space).

Every dog I have ever owned was like my best friend! But every cat I have ever owned was like true family.❤😊