When parents arrive at a daycare at the end of the day, their human toddlers often race into their arms while joyfully screaming, “Mommy!” or “Daddy!” That’s how parents know their kids recognize them.
Cats, on the other hand, can be much harder to read. Do they really know the difference between you and your neighbor?
Do Cats Recognize Their Owners?
For many cat owners, the answer to this question is a big fat “duh! Of course, my cat knows me!”