CAN CATS RECOGNIZE THEIR OWNERS? By rjoachim | September 22, 2024 They have a keen sense of smell and can identify people by their unique scent. Additionally, they often associate their owners with positive experiences, such as feeding, petting, and playtime.Cats can also recognize their owners by their voice and appearance. They may respond to their owner’s voice or associate certain gestures or behaviors with their owner. Posted in Stress Management & Relief and tagged cats, feeding, gestures, owner, petting, playtime, sense of smell