study co-author told Newsweek she hopes the findings will boost pet adoptions
In a study questioning the stereotype that cats are grumpy and don't care about their owners, scientists have found felines appear to form bonds with humans, and feel secure in their presence in the same way dogs and children do.
The cats spent two minutes in a new room with their owner, followed by two minutes alone. They were then reunited for another couple of minutes. Based on the animals' responses, researchers categorized them as securely or insecurely attached.
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