A new study by James Cook University has found about half of cat owners reported feeling their cats were "put out" by their increased presence during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns.
The study surveyed nearly 400 people living alone during lockdown and looked into how pet ownership interacted with reported levels of mindfulness, depression and anxiety.
Dr Oliva says "About 50% of cat owners reported that their cats were behaving 'put out' by their owners all the time, whereas almost 100% of dog owners reported that their dogs were just loving the fact that they were home all the time."
So, if you suspected your feline friend was giving you the cold shoulder during the pandemic, you are not alone.