Awkward Moment Crying Cat Realizes She's Not Home Alone: 'Embarrassed'

Cats are often mistaken to be fiercely independent and unsociable but deep down, many felines love nothing more than hanging out with their owner.

Amanda McCullough, 34, has recently attempted to show people that her rescue cat Amber does care when she is left alone. But there's a twist, the owner is stood at the top of the stairs recording and Amber's reaction is priceless.

The 3-year-old feline instantly stops crying and lets out one last meow which is super short and almost sounds like she is saying, "oh!"

McCullough, from Northern Ireland, told Newsweek: "She was quite embarrassed when she saw her error!"

The on-screen text reiterates a stereotypical comment, it says: "Cats aren't bothered when you leave them."

TikTok users may be shocked to see the Persian cat pacing up and down near the front door while meowing at the top of her lungs. But seconds later, she turns around to see her owner and appears to be awkward before running up the stairs.

McCullough said: "I've never seen her crying at the door like that during the day! It broke my heart."

She explained Amber had a rough start to life as she was rejected from her litter and ended up in an animal sanctuary. At 10 weeks old, she was adopted by McCullough and now, the pair are inseparable.

She said: "She had many problems in her first year including ringworm and having to have her kidney removed but was so resilient. She grew strong and started to thrive but our bond is very special because of that and I guess because of all the grooming!

"She is quite secure at home and usually just sleeps however I always tell her when I'm leaving the house and say cheerio but I guess this time she thought I had sneaked off without telling her. I was only upstairs in the home office!"

On October 2, McCullough shared the video to a social media account dedicated to her pet (@ambertheirishpersian).

It may be hard for some owners to know if their feline really loves them. Newsweek previously reached out to Vicki Jo Harrison, the president at The International Cat Association (TICA), to find out the tell-tale signs that indicate your cat loves you back.

She told Newsweek: "Despite their independent nature and aloof stereotype, cats feel love quite strongly for their owners and other companions.

"Cats get a bad rap sometimes because they are a little more understated about showing their affection than dogs.

"From slow blinks to purrs, kneading, and following you from room to room, cats show love in many unique and wonderful ways."

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