This is a kinda self-centered take. It’s entirely possible that the animal was just going for a walk thinking about something else, and just seeing you immediately reminded them that they like hanging out with you.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 1 week ago

Also, the jump from "any fleeting interest" to "that's unconditional love" is quite jarring!

[–] chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago

Definitely not for me. While an argument could be made he just wanted to explore the room,my cat very often just wants to be in rooms where people are. Because he occasionally pees in my room if I'm not looking (it's rare, but has happened bout 5-6 times in the less than year we've owned him) I tend to keep him out of the room if I'm on meetings or doing something I can't drop, plus overnight.

He will moan and complain some of those time, but if I open the door then go downstairs ne start doing something, he'll follow me there too. He also sometimes just leaves the room if I use the bathroom, because no one is in it anymore. Though we kinda lucked out personalitywise anyway. He likes being picked up and held, and is often affectionate.