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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 j
by 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 agoI'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.