My current and prior cats were both street rescues, as adults. The former was found in Syracuse, NY, and the current is from Iquitos, Peru. Both have reliably

My current and prior cats were both street rescues, as adults. The former was found in Syracuse, NY, and the current is from Iquitos, Peru. Both have reliably demonstrated a depth of bond to me, and to people they interact with regularly, that directly contradicts your hypothesis.