I know that animals live in the present, they do not cling to the past, they do not think about tomorrow, but I always wondered if cats remember their past, their childhood. Mainly, in the case of rescue cats that are now living with us in our home, sleeping in a cozy and soft bed, with regular meals and lots of love, I wonder if they remember of the days when they were feral and had to fend for themselves, struggling to find some food and fighting for a spot where to find shelter.
Do they remember their mother and siblings? Do they remember they came from a colony with other cats? Are they aware of the difference between living in a constant condition of threat (before) and the safety of the house (now)?
Do they remember their mother and siblings? Do they remember they came from a colony with other cats? Are they aware of the difference between living in a constant condition of threat (before) and the safety of the house (now)?