According to research, cats' memories retain not the action itself, but the circumstances under which it occurred. In other words, these animals possess episodic memory.
The Structure of Cat Memory
Cat memory stores events that are necessary for survival or, in the case of domestic pets, for comfortable existence.
It does not matter how the animal received the information. Most of it is stored in its brain throughout its life.
Do Cats Remember Their First Owner?
A cat's memories arise through associations. A kind and caring owner will always remain in its memory. If the pet experiences abuse, it will find it difficult to trust humans.
If the owner played a significant role in the cat's life, it will definitely remember them.
Do Cats Remember Their Rescuers?
Cats likely remember their rescuers. Often, they can recall details of their lives before being rescued.
Do Cats Remember Their Mother?
Most often, a grown kitten does not recognize its mother after some time. The mother perceives it as a rival: approximately six months after giving birth, her maternal instinct disappears, and the grown kittens look and smell different.
However, the mother and kittens can coexist in the same house. But not because of familial bonds, rather because they are well cared for.
