Despite the fact that cats represent home comfort, not all of them strive to stay close to humans.
There are several reasons why furry pets may not settle in a home. Two of them are absolutely rational, but the third is imbued with mysticism.
So, the animal may simply be thirsty for freedom, especially if it was picked up on the street. In addition, no cat will agree to live in a house where it is mistreated.
Now let's name the opinion of esotericists who believe that cats have a connection with the other world.
Perhaps they are right, because it is not for nothing that the tradition has developed among the people to let this particular animal into the house first, and to put a baby crib in the place it has chosen.
And if this sign is interpreted unambiguously, then the reasons why cats do not want to live in a particular house are somewhat contradictory.
For example, it is believed that if a cat runs away from home, misfortune will soon befall him.
According to another version, the trouble really did take place, but the pet took it with him.
If there is a seriously ill person in the house and the cat does not want to stay here, death is not far off. And vice versa - the cat runs away from home, taking the old woman with the scythe with her.
Finally, there is a belief that a cat, by leaving, makes room for someone else. This means that the family will soon be replenished.