Cats, unlike dogs, are considered to be territorial animals, i.e. cats have very specific behavior, centralized around their territory. Only when their environment is secured will some cats develop a relationship with other pets or humans.
Territorial animals (like cats) have a very strong link with their territory, which is much stronger than the link they have with the other occupants. Read more...
Solitary animals (like cats) need privacy and independence. They don’t like to share their territory with other individuals, be these other cats, other pets or people. Read more...
To help them feel more secure, cats mark their territory using a variety of visual and scent signals. This is a normal behavior for cats and is necessary for their well-being. Read more...