Whether a lost cat will recognize its owner depends on when the cat was lost and the relationship between the cat and its owner. A cat mainly relies on sound and smell to identify its owner. If it is lost for a long time, it will forget the owner's smell and voice. Even if it still remembers the owner, it will be wary of the owner. But if it has not been lost for a long time and has a deep affection for the owner, it will remember the owner when it sees the owner again.

Why cats run away:

1. Cats are in estrus and tend to run away, especially female cats. If they are pregnant, they may not come home. . It is best to neuter cats or keep doors and windows closed during estrus to prevent them from running outside during estrus.

2. Maybe cats are sick or old, and they will leave home and find a hidden place to hide. This is the cat’s own protection, because when the cat is weak, it does not trust anyone but only others. Own.

3. Semi-free-range cats are easy to lose. They spend most of their time outside, and when their range of activities exceeds what they can remember, they can't find their way home.