In short: cats are not just using you — many truly bond with their humans in ways science is now beginning to understand.

The results of the study could benefit both cats and humans alike, according to scientists Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously ...

This is an excerpt from The Cat: A Natural and Cultural History by Dr. Sarah Brown, a cat behavior expert with 30 years' experience working with cats and their humans, with rescue organizations, and ...

Cats have a reputation for aloofness (and floofiness), but if you and your feline friend aren't bonding, the problem might just be that you're not speaking their language. Never fear – research shows ...

Cat owners like to think they’re in charge, but their cats keep proving otherwise. Behavior experts say their tactics work because humans often respond without thinking, and the cat always seems to ...

If you live with a cat, you already know this: you think you’re in charge. I do. I have two feline maniacs as well as my two dogs. And the cats are … interesting, for sure. Sneaky, super weird, moody… ...

Think cats forget you after a few days away? Think again. Despite their reputation for being independent—and sometimes even a little aloof—cats have a surprisingly complex memory system. They don’t ...