Hromadske Readers' Cats React to Their Owners in Quarantine
In the modern world, stress and depression have become a familiar companion to humanity’s woes. But humans aren’t the only ones who suffer from these ills – some people say cats are just as susceptible.Cats, unlike dogs, don’t always wear their emotions on their tail, which is why people can miss out on their cats’ pains. But now that Ukrainians are stuck in quarantine, like much of the rest.
In the modern world, stress and depression have become a familiar companion to humanity’s woes. But humans aren’t the only ones who suffer from these ills – some people say cats are just as susceptible.
Cats, unlike dogs, don’t always wear their emotions on their tail, which is why people can miss out on their cats’ pains. But now that Ukrainians are stuck in quarantine, like much of the rest of the world, they’ve gained more time to spend with their pets. We spoke to htv_prod_adminadske writers and readers about their cats, and whether they’ve noticed any changes since the quarantine.
Vasiliy Biloshenko’s cat is apparently not too happy with her owners constantly being home. “My cat sits on top of the closet all day, and comes down only at night,” he writes.
Photo: Vasiliy Biloshenko / Facebook
“We’ve already annoyed him to death 😆,” is the short, but clear, description of the quarantine for Vikush Timo’s cat. The cat’s eyes confirm his owner’s statement.
Photo: Vikush Timo / Facebook
“Is there life outside this basin?” asks Olya Olya Rijaya. In the case of the cat named Zephyr, his life is definitely found in the bathroom sink.
Photo: Olya Olya Rijaya / Facebook
“It looks a bit odd,” writes Olga Shevchuk. We advise Olga to really make sure that there aren’t thin men in plaid jackets wearing a split pince-nez around.
Photo: Olga Shevchuk / Facebook
The cat belonging to our senior social media editor, Mary Leonova, is just as smart as her mama. “She understood that I’m home all the time, and started carrying her food bowl to the bed in her teeth, like 'feed me now'!” said Mary.
Photo: Mary Leonova / Facebook
For some lucky types, the quarantine has given them an excuse to indulge in their sweet tooth. But Iryna Mishchenko’s cats are keeping themselves in shape, though it does raise the question: how comfortable is life with a leopard?
Photo: Anna Sokolovskaya / Facebook
Photo: Iryna Mishchenko / Facebook
“The cat’s been near our child 24/7 for a month already. The cat’s eyes say everything,” writes Oleksandr Nemazenko. And they truly do.
Photo: Oleksandr Nemazenko / Facebook
Our guest editor, Yuliya Grytsenko, also thinks that her beloved has already missed being alone.
Photo: Yuliya Grytsenko / Facebook
Meanwhile, the title of Most Oppressed by Quarantine is given to Iryna Lakotkina’s cat.
Photo: Iryna Lakotkina / Facebook
Olya Vityuk’s cat, it seems, is more upset about the cancellation of Wimbledon.
Photo: Olya Vityuk / Facebook
Olena Tsvyk showed us how her John tracks the cats outside on the street. Who knows if he’s jealous of them or not.
Photo: Olena Tsvyk/Facebook
And Liliya Krisalna-Burceva’s cat enjoys the fresh air alongside its owner, and also watches the world intently.
Photo: Liliya Krisalna – Burceva / Facebook
Alexandra Kristieva's kitten's name, Marvel, speaks for itself. His tastes in shows differ from his owners'.
Photo: Alexandra Kristieva
Well, at least Albus is happy to have his masters by his side at all times. Hold on, we might have an impostor here! Okay, that explains his smirk.
Photo: Olga Shamray
And finally, htv_prod_adminadske correspondent’s Romeo Kokriatski’s cat, Tiber, seems to have given up on ever having a moment of peace.
Photo: Romeo Kokriatski