A cat meets a person after work: how pets greet

One of the greatest joys in dealing with pets is their greeting, which they delight their owners with when they return home. A cat greets its owners differently than a dog, and the way a cat greets them can tell a lot about how much they trust them. By learning the secrets of the various greetings of cats, one can get a deeper understanding of how she feels towards her roommates.

Pr-r-r-beautiful greeting

If a stranger enters the house, the cat will most likely keep its distance. It is easy to see that she also greets your family members in different ways. Cats are very independent animals, so if a pet deigns to greet someone, it means that she really trusts this person and considers him a part of her world. 

Cats have scent glands on their heads and around their ears, so they often rub their heads against people and objects they hold dear. So they want to convey their scent and recognize the smell of the owner. 

Testing for the first time whether to trust a person, a cat may rub against his legs. When a cat starts rubbing against a stranger’s legs, he thinks that she wants to be stroked. And if a person immediately leans down to stroke a fluffy beauty, it is likely that she will jump back, run away and hide. Therefore, if this happens, you first need to enjoy it for a few minutes, and only then try to stroke it.

The Hidden Meaning of Headbutting

When a cat meets the owner and butts his head, she thereby shows that she feels an extremely strong connection with him. Such butting is a very intimate act and is meant only for the closest friends and most trusted people.

Butting is not just head rubbing. This is a fairly strong forehead thrust into its owner or other pet. When a cat presses its head against the head of another animal or person, this is the highest sign of trust and love.

belly demonstration

If a cat does not rub against its legs and never butts its head, this does not mean that the owner does not like it. Some animals do not like to move once again, so instead of wasting energy and approaching the owner, they roll over on their back and show their tummy.

This still does not mean that the cat wants to be stroked. So she demonstrates that she feels completely safe. By exposing her stomach, she shows that she is not afraid to be vulnerable in front of her man.

The secret to slow blinking

When meeting strangers or unfamiliar cats, the pet usually greets them with an unblinking look. Slow blinking can be a sign of contentment and affection. 

You can start blinking slowly in response and see how long this “dialogue” will last. This blinking can be a way of getting closer to the cat without touching it. This is especially important when dealing with a new cat or an older cat who may have been through a lot.

Cats also communicate with their tails. Many of them curl their tails into a question mark to greet someone they like or to let them know they want to play. A vertically raised tail also indicates that the cat recognizes its friend and shows trust and affection for him.

Why does a cat meet its owner at the doorstep? Because he loves and trusts. Whether it’s tail flicking, slow blinking, head butting, or just rubbing against their feet, cats show their disposition in different ways. They greet people they trust and love with such quirky gestures. Understanding the types of greetings will help you interact better with your cat and strengthen the bond over time.