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Cats Bond Securely to Their Humans Maybe Even More Than Dogs Do


BY MICHELLE STARR

Many think of dogs as loyal, love-filled companions, and cats as cute beasts that tolerate us – but we might have to rethink that a little. According to new research, cats can get just as bonded to their human friends as dogs do.

Cats Bond Securely to Their Humans Maybe Even More Than Dogs Do
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This may not come as a huge surprise to those who live with cat companions, but it suggests two important things. Firstly, it looks like we’ve underestimated the depth of the bond cats can form with their people. Additionally, it shows that dogs don’t have a monopoly on secure social bonding with Homo sapiens.

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I'm Lilly Bug, a female calico cat living in Jefferson City, TN and I want to share my adventures with you. Plus, I share other cat information too. I live with my daddy hooman, Steve. Steve is a Christian Blogger at CourageousChristianFather.com. I also live with my momma hooman Heather, she is a Christian Blogger too at simplyspokn.wordpress.com. Plus let's not forget my brother cat, Joel the Brave who also blogs with me at 2 Cats and a Blog.

One thought on “Cats Bond Securely to Their Humans Maybe Even More Than Dogs Do

  1. Cleo is laughing at this – she knows she had me bonded with her at the first pat of her sweet toe beans. Cats, just like people, show affection differently. Love is still there.

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