If you only have one interaction with a cat, she's likely to remember you up to 16 hours later. However, a cat's long term memory is quite strong (about 200 times better than that of a dog). This means that a cat can remember someone they are familiar with for years.

How long will a cat remember a person?

It is widely suggested that a cat has an average short-term memory of 16 hours. This means a cat will potentially remember you 16 hours after meeting you for the first time. This is considerably longer than 27 seconds which was suggested to be average short-term memory span of animals in a 2014 study.

Do cats still remember their owners?

Do cats remember people? Cats possess excellent long-term memories. They can recall their animal companions and the people who feed them as well as those who irritate them. ... Memory also means cats grieve for other companion animals who pass away, family members who move out, and other losses in life.