I had the same question a few days ago. My voidling is only 3 years old and sometimes has the same attitude as shown on your picture with a long and deep exasperation breath (like hoomans when they are bored/depressed).

So I guess they can feel ennui if your cat is used to be very playful and you stop playing with them.

But we will never know for sure, because this is only based on observation :).

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago

I mentioned in another comment, but in this case I think she's just old, tired and cuddly. I'm the only one home today, so I guess she defaulted to me (in fact, in this picture the dog is also in my lap), but if anyone else is in the house and has a blanket, good luck keeping her away. Even if you're a stranger to her.