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Just imagine a giant hand coming down from the sky and grabbing you, stroking you repeatedly against your will (smearing their foul scent all over you while the

Just imagine a giant hand coming down from the sky and grabbing you, stroking you repeatedly against your will (smearing their foul scent all over you while they're at it) and preventing you from leaving. If that sounds unpleasant to you, then it's probably unpleasant for a cat.

moate 7y ago
Lesson learned: Don't keep cats.
- stirfrykitty 7y ago
  Cats don't have owners, they have staff. Cats are far more independent than dogs, which is one reason why I like them. Certain cat breeds can be very dog-like, particularly Arabian Mau, Abyssinian, and Norwegian Forest. All are ridiculously intelligent and will happily accompany you like a dog, have dog-like mannerisms, etc.
Twisol 7y ago
Well, gee... my cat leans into my hand when I give him a scratch.
theli0nheart 7y ago
Just imagine a small being jumping up from the ground onto your hands, walking over them repeatedly against your will (hitting random keys on your keyboard and putting their butt in your face while they're at it) and following you wherever you go. If that sounds unpleasant to you, then it's probably unpleasant for a human.
stordoff 7y ago
Tell that to my cat, who will brush against your leg and climb on your knee until you give him a stroke (he'll start pawing at you if you _stop_ when he's in that sort of mood). Only time he complains is if you pick him up, and even he tolerates it if you're just moving him off something.
jplayer01 7y ago
Uhm, what? Have you never had a pet before? All the cats and dogs I've known eagerly seek out being stroked, and if they're tired of it (mainly cats), they'll just go away. No need to force the animals to do anything against their will. And hell, I do enjoy being touched and stroked and caressed, sure (getting my head scratched? fuck yeah). We're as much social animals as they are.
- tepidandroid 7y ago
  I'm surprised I apparently need to explain myself for such an innocuous comment! I'm not in disagreement with you or the other people who have replied in a similar manner. I'm only talking about the people who smother their pets in what they deem to be affection, ignoring the obvious signs of dislike or tension mentioned in the article. You know, the people who like to drag their cats out from their hiding places or chase them down for pets and hugs when they try to run away. They're essentially helpless against our good intentions. If engagement between the pet and owner is mutual, or if the pet is actively seeking this affection, then my comment obviously does not apply. My comment only says to imagine the engagement from their point of view also.

moate 7y ago

Lesson learned: Don't keep cats.

stirfrykitty 7y ago
Cats don't have owners, they have staff. Cats are far more independent than dogs, which is one reason why I like them. Certain cat breeds can be very dog-like, particularly Arabian Mau, Abyssinian, and Norwegian Forest. All are ridiculously intelligent and will happily accompany you like a dog, have dog-like mannerisms, etc.

Twisol 7y ago

Well, gee... my cat leans into my hand when I give him a scratch.

theli0nheart 7y ago

Just imagine a small being jumping up from the ground onto your hands, walking over them repeatedly against your will (hitting random keys on your keyboard and putting their butt in your face while they're at it) and following you wherever you go. If that sounds unpleasant to you, then it's probably unpleasant for a human.

stordoff 7y ago

Tell that to my cat, who will brush against your leg and climb on your knee until you give him a stroke (he'll start pawing at you if you _stop_ when he's in that sort of mood). Only time he complains is if you pick him up, and even he tolerates it if you're just moving him off something.

jplayer01 7y ago

Uhm, what? Have you never had a pet before? All the cats and dogs I've known eagerly seek out being stroked, and if they're tired of it (mainly cats), they'll just go away. No need to force the animals to do anything against their will. And hell, I do enjoy being touched and stroked and caressed, sure (getting my head scratched? fuck yeah). We're as much social animals as they are.

tepidandroid 7y ago
I'm surprised I apparently need to explain myself for such an innocuous comment! I'm not in disagreement with you or the other people who have replied in a similar manner. I'm only talking about the people who smother their pets in what they deem to be affection, ignoring the obvious signs of dislike or tension mentioned in the article. You know, the people who like to drag their cats out from their hiding places or chase them down for pets and hugs when they try to run away. They're essentially helpless against our good intentions. If engagement between the pet and owner is mutual, or if the pet is actively seeking this affection, then my comment obviously does not apply. My comment only says to imagine the engagement from their point of view also.