During the discussion with my friend about the wonderful relationship between her and her Siamese cats, I was very curious about one question: why did she develop such a deep affection for the cats? My friend’s answer made me feel a special emotional bond that transcends species.
My friend smiled and recalled, “Maybe it’s because they really regard me as their mother. You know, every time I go out, for example, if I go out during the day and come back at around eight or nine o’clock in the evening, they basically sit at the entrance waiting for me. When I open the door, the voice – controlled lights outside turn on. Their little eyes, which were adapted to the darkness, will squint. Because they suddenly see the light, they look extremely cute. They are not simply waiting for food but purely looking forward to my return.”
My friend then shared an interesting story about how familiar the cats were with her husband, which really broadened my horizons. “I remember once, little Beibei was lying on the sofa outside with me. It was sleeping soundly. Suddenly, it sat up from beside me and pricked up its ears. Can you guess what happened? It was the sound of my husband coming home and going upstairs that it recognized acutely. As the footsteps got closer and closer, it immediately jumped down from beside me and ran to the entrance, squatting there obediently waiting. This is enough to prove how familiar they are with our voices and movement patterns. This familiarity is based on long – term companionship and deep emotions.”
I still had some doubts in my heart, so I asked, “Is it because they are waiting for you to come back and give them something to eat? After all, you were out for so long, and they might be hungry. By the way, what do you usually feed them?” After hearing this, my friend shook her head and said affirmatively, “Definitely not because of food. I bought them an automatic feeder to save some trouble when I go out. This automatic feeder dispenses food semi – automatically at 7 o’clock in the morning, 12 o’clock at noon, and 6 o’clock in the evening every day, and the amount can be adjusted. However, these two cats have different eating habits. Little Beibei has a very small appetite. It eats a little when it’s hungry and belongs to the type of eating small meals frequently. While the big fat NONO has a good appetite. The more you give, the more it eats. So sometimes I set the automatic feeding amount to be less to control its diet and prevent it from getting fat. Besides the cat food in the automatic feeder, I also give them canned food, soup bags, and cat sticks. But even with these sufficient food supplies, they still look forward to my return with full hearts. This expectation has nothing to do with food but stems from their deep attachment to me.”
From my friend’s account, I deeply realized that the relationship between her and the Siamese cats has far exceeded a simple feeding relationship. The cats’ waiting and dependence on the owner are not based on the need for food but a pure emotional sustenance. They can acutely distinguish the owner’s voice and react immediately. This not only shows their intelligence but also reflects the tacit understanding and deep emotions formed between them and the owner over time. This emotion is like an invisible thread that tightly connects the owner and the cats. In this fast – paced modern society, people often look for spiritual comfort in their busy lives. And these lovely Siamese cats undoubtedly have become the warmest companions in my friend’s life. They interpret their love for the owner in their own unique way. This love is simple and pure but extremely powerful, enough to warm every tired soul. This also makes me understand even more why my friend is so affectionate towards these two Siamese cats, because they have long become important and indispensable members of the family, giving her endless joy and comfort.
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