If you were to use words to describe a cat, you’d probably use something along the lines of independent, aloof, mysterious, and proud. A cat’s natural tendency to be independent probably makes you feel less like an owner and more like their housekeeper. You are not crazy to feel this way because most cats are so independent that it makes you question whether they know of your existence. The truth behind their independence really stems from their ancestral hunting behaviors. Confused? Let me explain.