Can Cats Sense Bad People—As Well As Good Ones?

can cats sense bad people?

I’ve always believed that our feline friends are excellent judges of character. They are superb at sensing energy, but does this mean a cat can sense a bad person? Your cat is not one to judge your moral compassion, but there must be something to be said about cats and how they sense people—good and evil. For example, I’ve often polled the Cattitude Daily audience with fun questions about how they “met” their cats. And, more times than not, the cats showed up at their home and staked their claim on them. So, I’ve often wondered why on earth that is. Is it true that cats can sense bad people—and spot the good ones, too? Let’s take a closer look.

can cats sense bad people?

First, how is it that cats sense bad people?

Aside from dogs and horses, cats are the masters of body language. And, if you think about it, what do detectives read when interrogating a suspect—their body language? Think about how your cat sees the world for a moment. Your cat is constantly on guard and exceptionally reactive. They are great at sensing the energy in the room and the things around them. Your cat’s fight-or-flight response is second to none. If something triggers their defense, they will always be prepared to be on guard immediately. Your cat’s reflexes are what keep them safe from harm and are also what protect them from strange movements or people. And when it comes to emotions, cats can certainly sense the feelings of humans and other animals.

A study conducted on cats and their ability to sense human emotion found that cats behaved most positively when their owners were smiling versus when they were frowning. 

Another thing that I’ve found particularly interesting is that cats do not sense “bad people” per se, but they can pick up on the energy of a person who is not fond of cats. Sadly, many people dislike cats for whatever reason, and cats are excellent judges of characters in that they often know to steer clear of people who do not like them. And, if anything, they’re better off this way and safer from harm. But, I will say, oftentimes, when someone “doesn’t like cats” as they so vehemently claim, they just haven’t met the right one yet.

Cats are so often misjudged and overlooked and underappreciated that my heart always goes out to them. If more people took the time to understand them, I know things wouldn’t be this way. And, as cat person knows, their love and trust are earned, not given.

cats sense people

How does a cat have the sixth sense to waltz right up to the perfect home?

I’ve always believed that some people are simply cat magnets. And while cats are pretty territorial beings, a hungry cat is a hungry cat, and if you happen to have an existing cat around your home, a cat that is trying to move in knows that without you having to tell them. While a cat’s sense of smell is not as keen as a canine’s, it’s still far superior to yours. So, if you have a catified home, especially with cat food around it—other kitties will get a whiff of it and come lingering.

But what if you don’t have a cat and a cat in need finds their way to you? Well, we will never truly know the answer to that question. We can chalk it up to a cat’s intuition, guiding them on the right path in life. We know that cats can sense many things—and people are certainly one of them. And, if you ask me, I always trust a cat’s instinct. Because if a cat doesn’t like something, you better believe there’s a reason for it. Simply put, a cat’s sixth sense is an inexplainable part of what makes them unique. And above all, one of the reasons that we find them so endearing.

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