The fame of Unconditional guardians is always carried by dogs, thanks to their extreme devotion to their loved ones. Although the love between dogs and humans is indisputable, we must not forget that kittens also have courage and can establish a very special bond with their guardians, being as capable of protecting them as any dog.
Do you wonder if a cat can defend its owner? Then, we invite you to continue reading this article on our site to bring down myths, discover and be enchanted with the abilities of our kittens. You can not lose this! You will be surprised!
Can cats really defend their guardians?
Many people find it hard to believe that a cat can stand up for its owner, whether because of its predilection for a home life, its small size, or its independent behavior. But the truth is that this vision is clouded by many false myths about cats. For this reason, we present some evidence that our cats are also capable of behaving like true guardians.
First, we need to reject the prejudice that cats are less devoted or love their guardians less than dogs. We really should stop comparing animals as different as dogs and cats, especially when this comparison is used to establish a false superiority of one species over the other.
Felines understand the world and convey their emotions and thoughts completely differently than canines. Their body language includes postures and facial expressions of their own, being based on codes of social coexistence that dogs do not share (and should not share, since they are different species). For this reason, their way of showing love and affection is also different and does not have to be compared to the demonstrations of dog love.
It is also important to understand that our cats have a strong survival instinct, which is why they avoid exposing themselves to any risky situation that may threaten their well-being. Cats enjoy their he althy and well-established home routine, as it guarantees a safe environment, free from threats and with plenty of food available. But all this does not mean that they have lost or abdicated their instinctive behaviors and abilities. Just as we see our kittens, who may seem somewhat lazy or sleepy in their day to day, we are facing authentic felines, with a very acute sense of defense, great intelligence and powerful nails.
However, there are still no conclusive studies that allow us to give a single answer to the question "can a cat defend its owner?", or affirm that all the kittens are prepared to protect their guardians in a dangerous situation. Although some cats are capable of defending their guardians when they are in danger, the causes that motivate this behavior are not entirely clear, since they may simply do it as a defense mechanism or because they are subjected to a stressful situation, for instance.
For now, it is observed that most cats do not have the same protective instinct as the dog, although, as we say, this does not mean that they do not love their humans or cannot manage to defend them in some circumstances. Likewise, they will hardly act as guardians of the home because their survival instinct leads them to protect themselves from danger and avoid exposing themselves to unfavorable situations that put their well-being at risk.
Tina: California's hero cat who became world news
In 2015, one of the most curious news about the world of pets was the delivery of the "Hero Dog" award to, nothing more and nothing less, than a cat. This recognition was granted to a cat from the state of California, after her heroic performance in defending her little tutor, a boy only 6 years old, that he was going to be attacked in the crotch of her by a dog. The video shared by the father of the child has received to date more than 25 M views on YouTube and has generated much expectation and surprise for the incredible demonstration of love and feline courage.
The events occurred in the town of Bakersfield (California, United States), during the month of May 2014. Sensing that Scrappy, a chow chow mix, had attacked her little guardian Jeremy during his bike ride, Tara, the hero cat, jumped at the dog to defend Jeremy.
With quick and precise movements, Tara managed to interrupt the attack, causing Scrappy to run away and free little Jeremy. In addition to the award of "Hero Dog" (actually, the trophy was the first "Hero Cat"), the great bravery and the most sincere demonstration of love of Tara, was recognized by the eternal gratitude of her relatives, especially little Jeremy, who has already chosen his favorite heroine.
A true story that shows us the need to break down prejudice and learn to respect all forms of love, in all species. Tara is living proof that a cat can defend her owner and establish a bond of unconditional love with her family.
You do not believe it? Enjoy the video!
