Cats do recognise their owners' voices but just don't care, says study

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33. I like both cats and dogs. ...

My current cat was probably born of feral parents. He was found by a neighbor hiding in the engine compartment of his car. The neighbor told his daughter that he planned to kill this kitten so she brought it over to our house.

He is extremely independent and rarely allows strangers to pet him. Since I feed him, he has more trust for me. I would not however describe him as affectionate. He occasionally demands to be petted especially when I am on the computer, but often grows irritated if I initiate the petting.

Still I consider him a good friend and value his independent personality. He never jumps up into my lap and licks my face like some of the dogs I have owned. Sometimes he will lay beside my on my couch and when it is chilly he will cuddle up against my body in bed. Oddly I can't convince him to get under the covers.

One thing for sure, he is much easier to care for than a dog. I feed him and make sure he has fresh water. Occasionally I brush him which he enjoys. He doesn't make messes in the house and I don't have to take him for walks.

edited to add:

I believe he recognizes my voice but does not come when I call him. I believe he views me as his servant.

He rarely meows but will when it is raining or cold outside. When that happens he will hold a conversation with me and will loudly complain about the weather.