Detractors of the domestic cat will argue that they don’t love their human companion but manipulate them into providing resources such as security, warmth and the all-important food.
Supporters of the domestic cat will argue that they truly do have genuine affection towards us. They miss us when we are not there. Dogs are the same. You must have seen the videos of dogs at home alone pacing and crying out, confused and then settling down patiently waiting.
The question that in the title to this short post is silly because we know they love us:
I petted him a lot today, Sylvia, even with my foot, which he really prefers.
Ha, ha, that’s funny, Michael. At least Jeff is not the jealous type. Except this one time. What follows is X-Rated, or at least PG 13:
One night, while I was still in denial about the onset of menopause, lying naked on top of the blankets, heat rising off me in our 56 degree Fahrenheit house, telling myself that I just went to bed with too many quilts on me and that’s why I was drenched in sweat, Monty came up silently, unnoticed. Suddenly and very precisely he put his little cold nose directly on my nipple. I yelped and sat up, scaring the cat and waking Jeff, who seemed a little put out about Monty doing that.
I reminded him of the time when Monty was just a kitten and I had remarked that he seemed to be so content with me, but also seemed to be looking around for a nipple. The last time he’d been that content and happy there had been a nipple and milk involved! Jeff had said to him, “Your teat days are over, cat!” Well, nearly five years later, Monty found what he’d been looking for…with his little cold nose.
I’ve always thought you were an excellent writer, Sylvia Ann!
Not to be uncaring Sylvia, but I hope you keep writing comments, at least until you figure out your computer. (Hint; find at 12 year old to help! Lol)
Your words seem to pour out like music. And beautiful music. I feel such appreciation of the internet. I’d have never read your words, or Michael’s, or any of the others without it. Thank you for commenting.
Sounds like a woman talking about her husband 😉 Point made I hope. Cats do have affection for us but like any mammal (at least) they like support as well.
Im totally sure they love us well mine do. I know they have them own way of appreciating what we do for them in small ways and big ways. Their love is unconditional and without it my life wouldnt be much interesting or happy.