What is it that makes us love cats so much?

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Well, from weird cat lady to another...

Kirsten I can easily relate to some of what you mention. I did not grow up with cats and was afraid of them actually because my mom was and I never knew any cats except for some ferals and strays.

When I was first married and moved to another town - there was a stray in the yard that we "adopted" - he may have lived somewhere I think, but we fed him and he was the sweetest thing!! Oh and he was an orangie which probably explains my preference for orange males (plus they are known to have the sweetest dispositions)

But, I feel extremely and emotionally close to my kitties. I think it has something to do with my own personality!! I would also love to experience what is is like to be a cat (but only a PT spoiled kitty!) Anyway, I tend to be quiet, serious and intense. No comments from CCL. Kim, Lori or anyone who has met me!!!

Cats don't attach to just anyone so it feels like such an honor to win the love and trust of a cat! I am calmer and happier with kitties around and never want to be without kitties. I guess I could say that except for Dennis and my family - I certainly prefer cats to most people that I know I just relate well to them. As an adult - I think other cats know this too, as I have often been befriended by cats when I go visiting - that folks tell me rarely come to strangers. I guess they just sense that I love and would never hurt them??

Also - it takes patience and time to bond with kitties - and I have lots of that. I am very emotionally close to my kitties - glad my current crew is quite young and hopefully I will not have the agony of loss any time soon - since my last crew were two geriatrics and although it has been years - they are buried outside my bedroom window, right about where my head rests - and I miss them dearly - tears come occassionally when I think about them for too long, but mostly happy smiles and memories

Maybe you and I are part kitty?? I am quite sure that I am certifiably a catcrazylady and proud of it!!

It is obvious how you feel Kirsten. Your girls are like your children and you also speak so lovingly of Aysche and Katz. I think that love shows in your wonderful website!!

I am curious -- until Emily, all of my cats were males. (honestly because it cost less to neuter them is why I started with males!!)
I tend to favor males still. Females are too moody for me, although as Emily mellows, she has become a real sweetheart. I think Lizzie is a teenager I am quite sure my next cat(s) will be male as well. When I stop and look at kitties in the shelter - I am drawn to the males.

As for Lizzie - she is my enigma...she is so aloof and I am still trying to relate to her! I love her dearly and melt when she honors me with a nap on my lap! I often catch her just staring at me intently with those gorgeous eyes of her and just puddle up!! Sometimes she comes to me and meows - but I do not know what she wants!! I reach for her and she runs off. She does this to Dennis as well. I adore her!!

One more thing!! When I am VERY nervous and ill at ease around people, I pretend I am a cat!! I have done this for a long time. Pretending you are a cat gives you a certain air of confidence and calm. I had to be in court at one time and pretended I was a cat the whole time It sure helped!!