Most people think of cats as peculiar, unfeeling animals who live with humans for food and are incapable of love, unlike dogs. While such pets may exist, this isn't true for everyone. There are signs that can help you determine whether your pet is attached to you and how much they love you.
Purr
Cats purr for a variety of reasons. Purring is a unique impulse, reminiscent of a rumbling sound throughout the body, and is used solely to express feelings. This is the only way for an animal to calm down and immerse itself in a world of bliss.
Biting
A pet loves to bite, but it can also be a way to show their affection. It's easy to distinguish a friendly bite from a regular one. The former is more of a tickle than a pain. This is rarely a way for a cat to show affection, but if it does, you can be sure your furry friend thinks you're awesome.
Cat "massage"
At birth, kittens massage their mother's belly to stimulate milk flow. This is why most people assume the kitten is missing its mother and its childhood. It's worth remembering that if a cat kneads certain parts of its body this way, it means it adores you, mistaking you for its mother.
Tail show
Everyone knows that when a cat wags its tail and raises it like a pipe, it's showing anxiety and worry. If only the tip of its tail is engaged, it moves toward you and twitches slightly, meaning it's enjoying itself. Rest assured—it loves you.
Kissing and butting
If you receive such a gesture from your friend, it's a great privilege. Furry cats produce special pheromones on their faces. If a cat makes these gestures, it means they're calm and feel safe in your company. They trust you.
Offer to share the spoils
Many owners disapprove of their furry friends bringing them their prey. Cats are hunters by nature. This is how they teach their offspring to eat, but if they don't have one, the owner acts as the child. They're fulfilling their maternal duty. Pets have no one else to care for but you, so they feel compelled to teach you how to catch and eat mice. This is how their furry friend shows their owner that they care. So if your little friend brings you a bird or a rodent, don't be alarmed; instead, praise them.
Sleeping with the owner
Cats spend most of their time sleeping. This is when they're most vulnerable, so they choose a safe place to rest. If your kitty has settled down next to you, it means they trust you and feel safe.
Licking
A cat does this as a sign of concern for its owner, not because they're dirty. This gesture is a great honor. The animal considers you a member of its feline family and a friend.
Gaze
Looking a cat directly in the eyes is considered a sign of threat. Cats generally don't allow you to look them in the eye. If an animal allows you to admire it, it means you're "one of them." It will also look at you, blinking slowly. This can be called a "cat kiss."
If you're lucky enough to share your life with a pet, you'll soon realize how deeply these animals connect with humans. They express their love in a variety of ways, creating a strong inner bond with their owner-friend.
