Cats are regarded as the reincarnation of relatives in previous lives, or they may be reincarnated as cats in this life before they can become Buddhas in the sixth life. In addition, there is a theory that the cat fairy was reincarnated as a human, with specific facial and body characteristics, such as a small and pointed face, large eyes, white skin, and specific moles.

However, science believes that cats are animals that have evolved and been naturally selected. They have characteristics and instincts that adapt to the environment. Cats have special symbolic meaning in many cultures and traditions, but this does not mean that they are reincarnations of humans. In short, from a scientific point of view, a cat is an animal, not a reincarnation of a human being. We can appreciate their beauty and uniqueness and develop an intimate relationship with them, but this statement should not be accepted as true fact.