Imagine that a newborn kitten leaves its mother and joins our cross-species family. When we choose to raise kittens from their infancy, we are often fortunate enough to become their main social partners and caregiver. This journey of growing together will profoundly affect cats’ cognitive and emotional connections with us. Today we’ll explore what cats think of as humans from an early age and reveal how this special bond develops.

Cats raised from an early age often treat people as part of the family, even their own mother or father. For cats who spend most of their time with their owners as puppies, the owners represent safety, warmth, and food providers. Young cats usually regard their owners as their mothers or fathers, because they rely on their owners' care and care as they grow up, and this dependence and trust form a deep attachment. Just like human babies develop attachment to their caregivers, cats raised from an early age will also regard their owners as their own family members and caregivers.

In addition to being part of the family, cats raised since childhood will also treat people as themselves. companions and playmates. During their early years, cats learn social skills and play behaviors through interactions with their owners, and these interactions help shape their emotional connection to their owners. Cats view their owners as a reliable companion with whom they share play, exploration, and prey play. This partnership not only strengthens the bond between cat and owner, but also enriches their lives, adding fun and joy.

In addition, cats raised since childhood will also regard people as their caregivers and protectors. Cats living in the wild need to learn to rely on the care and protection of their mothers and family groups, while domestic cats regard their owners as their caregivers and guardians. Under the care of their owners, cats feel safe and secure. They believe that their owners will always protect them and provide them with warmth and love. For cats, the owner's presence not only means delicious food and a warm nest, but also represents a continuous emotional connection and sense of security.

In addition to the above points, cats raised since childhood will also regard people as guides and educators. As cats grow, they learn many life skills and behaviors from their owners, such as how to use the litter box, sharpen their claws, and live at home. The owner's guidance and teachings during the cat's growth process play a vital role in shaping its behavior and personality. Therefore, cats raised since childhood will regard their owners as their guides and role models, and this intimate relationship is also invisible. It strengthens the emotional connection between both parties.

In daily life, whether cats regard their owners as part of the family, a companion, As caregivers or guides, they will show dependence, trust and attachment to their owners. The owner needs to respond to this attachment with the same warmth and love, and establish an equal and mutually respectful partnership with the cat. The years spent together will not only deepen both parties' emotional understanding of each other, but also make each other's lives more fulfilling and meaningful.

So, families, cats raised since childhood usually treat people as part of the family, companions, caregivers and guides. This special intimate relationship is built on mutual dependence and trust, bringing more happiness, warmth and intimacy to both parties. Therefore, we should cherish this special emotional connection, use love and patience to care for, care for and understand our feline friends, so that the relationship between each other can become closer and better.