In my experience, having the words “cats” and “overly-attached” in the same sentence wouldn’t make any sense.
To me, cats are pretty independent creatures, which is a huge reason why I love them so much. I like that they don’t need your constant attention, yet when they want some love they come and seek you out. I like that, for the most part, they’re not under your feet trying to get you to play with them or pay attention to them.
The sentence really kind of seems like an oxymoron when I think about it, but I’ve come to realize that perhaps all cats are not made this way.
There are some cats who — maybe due to a social anxiety issue — can’t or won’t leave you alone and must know what you’re doing at all times. No matter where you are. They exist and I’ve got photo proof.
Check out these 10 cats who are totally over-attached:
Can't Let Go
You may think this is just a cat staking claim to be able to sleep where ever she wants, but she just never wants to let you go. Photo hosted on Imgur Gallery. Used with permission
If you're on a business trip and your cat insists you have a Skype chat -- he's too attached. Photo hosted on Imgur Gallery. Used with permission
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Mom? Mom?!
Dropping Mom off at work and not only does the cat have to go, he must watch and cry as you drive away. Photo hosted on Imgur Gallery. Used with permission
/pets/10-cats-who-are-overly-attached/#mom-mom
I'm Over Here
Looking for attention and this is a good way to do it. He goes crazy when you stop staring at him. Photo hosted on Imgur Gallery. Used with permission
Devan McGuinness is the writer of the lifestyle blog Accustomed Chaos, which chronicles her life with a husband, 3 kids (and hoping for 1 more), 2 cats and living gluten-free. After surviving 12 miscarriages, Devan founded Unspoken Grief, a resource & support site for those touched by perinatal and neonatal loss.
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all of there put together in one and you have my cat. Who also has a drooling problem. One worse than that of my teething son. Lol.