Mother cat with her kitten

Cats are considered to be aloof, independent creatures that only care about the person who feeds them. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. We know cats and humans form very strong bonds, but what about their kittens? Do cats love their kittens?

The simple answer is yes. Mother cats love their kittens and work hard to keep their young ones safe in the wild. Domestic cats might not have to fight off predators, but they do care for their kittens and work to keep them safe. Cats love their kittens, but not in the same way that humans love their babies.