why does my cat follow me around everywhere?
By mynurkiz
@mynurkiz (62)
China
July 11, 2008 2:16am CST
i'm serious! when i wake up, she immwdiatly sees me and just starts following me around! while i'm getting ready,etc. shen even comes to the bustop with me! then when i come back she is sitting at the bustop waiting for me! it's like she has my whole school time schedule in her head memeorized! when i do my homework she is always right next to me, and than when i relax for the rest of the day, she is usually om my lap or she sits around my shoulders like feather boa! when i'm alone in my room, i can hear her paw at my door, so i let her in. even at night she sleep with me, under the covers! she follows me around my entire house, and is always purrs heavily when she sees me . i don't have a problem with any of this but just why? why is she so affectionate and always wants to be with me?no, she's not hungry, ifeed her and i do give her attention . also when i nap on the sofa, she sleeps right next to me. even when i'm sick in bad.
4 responses
@mynurkiz (62)
• China
11 Jul 08
oh my!lsn't it obvious that she loves you to pieces. i don't think you need reassurance from anyone of us here to tell you that she loves you ,she really really do!
and you won't believe how many people who trade places with you . for as long as l've been on this site, i've encountered numerous questions asking how to make my cat like me , love me , be with me, be more affectionate, show me that she loves me.etc.
you have it really easy! so , just love her back. there is nothing wrong with her at all.
however ,you should also be very very careful because a cat who is too attached to her owner is also not healthy thing. she could easily suffer separation anxiety and depression if being left alone .so, for the best interest of both you and your cat,try to have her enganged in something else. get her a new solo toy and allow her to investigate and play whit it . if you have a window, install a window perch so she can sit by the window and observe the world.
have someone eals feed her from time to time .and do not focus all your waking time on her alone. if she wants attention ,give her some and walk away.you need to train her not to raly on you too much because as i've said,it's unhealthy.
when she paws at your door , don't let her in . it might be cruel to think of it but it's just to make sure she can do well being alone sometimes.
anyway, i am glad you have such a nice cat and i hope that you will try to train her to be more independent!
