Grumpy Cat Shows Affection Only to His Favorite Human
Cowboy has earned a reputation as the grump of the apartment.
He keeps his distance from guests, slips away when someone tries to pick him up, and prefers to watch everything from across the room, like he is quietly judging the situation. His owner, Camryn, jokes that he dislikes just about everyone.
Then Ali walks in.
The change is obvious. Cowboy goes straight to her, greets her first, and stays close while she settles in. If she moves to the couch, he follows. If she heads into another room, he trails behind. Everyone in the apartment has noticed the pattern. When Ali is home, Cowboy chooses her.
The Cat Who Picked His Person
The videos that spread online show normal days inside the apartment. People are talking, moving around, and going about their routines while Cowboy sits off to the side, minding his own business.
Then Ali gets home, and his behavior shifts right away. He walks over on his own, leans into her, and stays beside her while she moves through the space. The reaction happens the same way across different days.
The comments filled quickly with people saying their own cats behave exactly like this with one specific person.
Cowboy Was Always A Little Different
Cowboy’s story started long before he became internet famous. Camryn found him as a newborn kitten during a walk. He was extremely small, alone, and still had his umbilical cord attached. She fed him every two hours and structured her entire schedule around keeping him alive during those first weeks.
He eventually grew into a healthy adult cat with a very specific personality. Cowboy does not show affection widely. He gives it to the people he trusts and keeps everyone else at a distance.