do cats feel love

Yes, cats do feel love. They experience strong affection for their owners and other companions, although they tend to express it more subtly than dogs. Cats often see their owners as parental figures, showing attachment similar to that of human babies to their parents. This bond is demonstrated through behaviors such as slow blinking (a "cat kiss"), purring when content, sitting or lying on their owners, headbutting, grooming, kneading, and developing unique vocalizations for communication with their humans. Scientific studies confirm that cats form meaningful social bonds with their humans and show love through their body language and interactions, even if it's less overt than with dogs.