Numerous studies confirm that long-term memory in cats works as it should.
This allows them to remember places and people for many years.
There is just one “but”: these wayward animals are very selective about what they need to remember.
Basically, this honor is given to things that are important to them or those that are associated with strong emotions.
These include people with whom the cat had a strong bond: those who fed the cat, played with him and looked after him.
And cats also remember difficult moments in their lives. Therefore, if a cat was mistreated, it is unlikely to trust people again, and if a dog attacked it, the cat will be wary of representatives of all breeds.
Let's return to the question of how long a furry pet can remember its owner.
Cat behavior experts assure us that a cat will remember a person who occupied an important place in the animal’s life for the rest of its life.