Cats are known for being selective in their affections, often forming deep attachments to only a few humans. While personality plays a role, certain traits in owners seem to trigger obsession. Calm ...

Cats are often described as independent or distant, but animal behavior specialists emphasize that they form strong emotional bonds. Unlike dogs, cats communicate affection through subtle and ...

Cats are fascinating creatures with unique abilities and skills to adapt to their ever-changing environments, setting them apart from other companion animals. As a feline behaviorist, I have spent ...

After all, imprinting goes beyond ordinary affection and involves a mix of social, emotional and instinctual cat behaviors that create a strong, unshakeable bond between a pet owner and their furbaby.

For decades, the popular view has been that cats form simpler, less nuanced social bonds with humans than dogs do. Dogs are often celebrated for their loyalty, responsiveness to human emotions, and ...