cats are the only ones who understand me

[Erik Bennet]

i lost my cat in 2008 but he was the only living being that understood me and he had autistic traits like me and he was nervous and only trusted me and i felt like i related to him do you agree that cats are relatable to autism and feel like they accept you there was two other cats who would come into my yard and they would instantly bond with me and follow me and sleep on my lap

 

[Pats]

I lost my dog earlier this year and felt the same way toward her. She understood me and was just like me.

 

[tducey]

I think animals do have a connection to us for sure. I feel a special connection with 1 of my dogs as well.

 

[Sara3]

Yes I can related to this. When I sent my cats away I felt really sad. I still miss them because they were funny and loving.

 

[Cactus]

I've always had dogs, usually two or three. They are the reason I get up every morning. Without them, I don't think I would have stuck around.

 

[Autistamatic]

Hi Erik
Pets can be a huge boost to all kinds of people. My cat and his predecessors have all played a huge part in the preservation of my sanity. They are wonderful companions

 

[Bronzelincolns]

usually animals will gravitate to the one that feeds them.

 

[Fino]

Apparently I do relate to cats, because, according to a recent poll, more than half the members of this forum are cats.

 

[Ezra]

I have a cousin like that.

 

[AuBurney Tuckerson]

I just have two Guinea piggies, but I think they're only interested in me when they want to be let out or handed veggies.

 

[Pats]

Apparently I do relate to cats, because, according to a recent poll, more than half the members of this forum are cats.

Yes, I think the cats out number the dogs 2 to 1.

 

[AuBurney Tuckerson]

I relate more to a wild animal. According to social structure, I relate to the sottted hyena. As far as routine, they have a strict hierarchy with each hyena having a rank. Just like me, we loooove to swim and play in water! Like me, hyenas are awkward and considered weird among others. We're both misunderstood. I can go on and on.

 

[Erik Bennet]

thank you for all the comments and stories!

usually animals will gravitate to the one that feeds them.

thats a good trade to have an unconditional companion in dark times in exchange for feeding them

 

[Mattymatt]

I lost my beloved Ashleigh this time last year. I had her for 18 wonderful years. The love of an animal is unconditional and cannot be duplicated. Ashleigh was with me through some of the best and worst of times. She took to mothering me and would meow at me when it was time to take medicine, go to sleep, check my blood sugar, etc. When it was bed time, she would pace in front of the door until I got myself in bed. Once I laid down, she placed herself strategically at the foot of the bed and went to sleep. Ashleigh would sleep on my lap when I watched TV or she would groom my arm hair. I miss her very badly.

 

[Moomin]

Same. I love cats. I’m not a cat, despite my cats thinking I am one or are they thinking that they are human?

The cat above was my first cat. His name was Mozart and we adopted him after I had been diagnosed with AS. He was something that I had to wake up and live for. I had to look after this little kitten of four months every day. He and I formed a close bond. He was my anchor and my only and real friend for years until I left for my final year at university. Unfortunately, he developed a form of cancer and died in my final year. But I’ll never forget him. He was important to me, and was there for me always when I really needed him.


Now I have four others that I’m “stuck” with. /joke