And they say cats aren't sensitive

We had a beautiful silver grey cat from a rescue centre, she was very gentle and shy. She would disappear when we had visitors. Our son's MIL had a cat phobia and could not get out of the car, when she visited, until she knew the cat was confined! One day the cat escaped, she strutted boldly into the sitting room and made straight for MIL, sat at her feet and stared long and hard into her face. MIL freaked out! The cat turned and strolled away. Weirdest thing we had ever seen.

When we lost a cat two years ago, I said to his brother that now he would need to spend more time with DH, as the cat who died had spent time with him. The survivor was and is very much my cat.

Since then MY cat spends time every morning cuddling DH.

Years ago I lived in a flat with a long passage between the kitchen and dining room. The cat I had then loved walking as slowly as possible through this narrow passage just in front of whoever was trying to walk there. This was highly exasperating to humans, but a great game to the cat.

When my mother started walking badly, the cat stopped teasing her in this way, but continued to tease the rest of us.

Later when my father started walking badly, the cat showed him the same consideration.

Sorry Jane10 I forgot to comment on the OP and was just following the thread.Yes, that was a nice moment for your neighbour, as if the cat sensed that she needed a friend.?

At age 15 DD1 caught glandular fever and was very poorly on bed rest.
Our black cat at the time, who was very much an outdoor sort of puss, visited our daughter in bed and insisted on lying by her day in day out for 15 days.
They had an inseparable bond after that, and it was lovely to see.

Completely agree that cats shouldn’t be allowed to just wander wherever and poo in any garden they choose. My son’s garden is surrounded by cat owning folk and so his garden is often full of cat muck. He has a little girl who likes to run about in the garden but the cats have made it such a mess. Dog owners have to clean up their pets’ mess - why can’t cat owners be made to do the same? I have nothing against cats, just their unjustified mess in others’ gardens

H1954 I too can never understand why cats are allowed to roam at will. Some judge declared they were animals that had a natural habit to do so. Dogs from wolves have this too but aren't allowed. I have had cats and none have been allowed to wander. Only when children were young did one cat escort them for 100 yds down the road to school. Would also go and sit waiting on them coming home. That's as far as any of the cats ever ventured. To me it's laziness of cat owners to train their pet.

I lost my husband mid Feb this year. My cat has been so sweet. She seems to sense when I m sad and doesn’t leave my side. I ve rewarded her today with some baked chicken which she loved. Such a blessing.

I'm quite sure dogs are empathetic too but I only posted because of the totally unexpected and therapeutic visit of a strange cat to a sad lady.

They did it sensitively, mind ( covered it up.)

Actually both dogs and cats can be empathetic with your mood.

Mine used to crap in anyone’s garden, including ours.?

My cats don’t crap in anyone’s garden. .

H1954 get real! Cats cannot be trained to "crap" in their owners gardens!

My husband had an extended stay in a far away hospital because a necessary investigation repeatedly failed because of 'a blockage'. I feared the worst, waiting at home with 2 small children. The most beautiful tabby turned up, put his paws round my neck and dribbled down my front while purring loudly. He stayed with us after my husband eventually came home with 'nothing found' and named the cat. We had Hickory for almost 10 years cuddling me like this whenever I needed it. His ministrations often brought me out in a rash but I loved him. He left home when I went away for a year's professional training and I never saw him again.

I don't know about being sensitive but I'm pretty sure cats are psychic! The moggies around here seem to instinctively know that I detest cats and like cleaning up cat poo even less!

When will you cat lovers take responsibility for your pets and train them to crap on YOUR garden???????

All but one of my cats, past and present have been "adopted", 3 of them from Cats Protection.

Minnie came after Digby died, he was only 7, but had a heart condition. Sprout had never been an "only" cat, we got him from CP when he was taken in as one of 3 cats rescued from the same house.

When Digby was no more, Sprout seemed very went off his food etc, Hence the arrival of that absolute baggage dear little thing, Minnie!

The cat I had when my DD was born never sat on my knee again after we came home from hospital with the baby ?

Nannyjan’s story about her niece reminds me of a family story. I was born in hospital. On the day I was brought home, mum & dad were walking up the garden path to the front door when their cat passed them going in the opposite direction. He stalked across the road, went into a house opposite and never set foot over mum & dads door step again!

I’ve always felt slightly insulted by this tale, because it’s not as if the cat had even met me!

maybe the cat has been turfed out due to lockdown. see if you can find who it belongs too. is it thin?or just in need of a cuddle..

Awwwww what a lovely story Jane10 ..... that moment in time will have made more of an impact with your elderly neighbour than lot of things in her life, how lovely. ( I read your post and I had visions in .y head of it taking place )

Than you for sharing that.....

Cats are very empathic and sensitive and like their own space. Apparently, extroverts love dogs and introverts prefer cats

It's hard to say. Given her lifestyle and that she's never had a cat I don't think she could cope with the responsibility. She's just so surprised at her new little friend.

A friend is in the same position, he's 82 and lives on his own and is desperate for some company. Even a phone call would cheer him up I'm sure. Could the old lady manage to look after a cat of her own for company, maybe a rescue rather than a kitten. It would give her a bit of purpose in life.

I remember my then cat Oliver stretching across my pregnant tummy the night before I went into labour with two of my children. The cats I have now have taken to sitting on my lap far more than tgey did before lock down. I do live an isolated life so it is lovely to see the way they show caring.

My husband died suddenly 3 years ago, completely out of the blue, massive heart failure. I’d had my cat 15 years, she was never a ‘lap cat’ but after my husband’s death it was like she knew exactly how I was feeling. All of a sudden she’d jump onto my lap, at any opportunity. She’d sleep outside my bedroom door, which she’d never done before. She’d follow me round from room to room, even when I needed the loo she’d be there on the landing waiting for me.. My beautiful cat had to be put down last year, 18 years old.. I know she’s up there with my husband, waiting for me at rainbow bridge..

Car purring is thought be therapeutic. The vibrations (20 - 140 Hz) can affect various bodily symptoms and promote healing. I read about it so it must be true! ?