PEOPLE WHO HATE CATS MEET KITTENS 😺

[@pattyterry5629]

I was never a cat person. My kids always wanted one and I would immediately say no. My son started to have some pretty significant mental health issues, asked for a cat and we decided to let him have a kitten. Oh my goodness. She's now 3 and the entire family is SMITTEN! She's so snuggly and wants to be around us all the time. She's the best girl ever. Also, my son is doing great 🥰

[@TheReader19]

Really glad to hear about your son; and kitty has the whole family trained 😂

[@pattyterry5629]

@@TheReader19 thank you ♥️ She really does! I was gonna wash my sheets yesterday, but she was laying in my bed, so nope 😂

[@jmk1962]

Animals are so therapeutic and good for all our mental health.

[@bendietrees]

@@pattyterry5629 yup I understand that all too well 😂 one of my cats likes to sleep right on top of my pillow so some nights I have to sleep diagonally. Hahahaha.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

@@bendietrees Give your cat her own pillow. Unless she prefers to sleep next to your head like mine does. With her paw on my forehead. (Jan Griffiths).

[@GSutton]

Me, planning to lie about "hating cats," so I have an excuse to play with cats. ✍️

[@Nottoday1084]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@blueStarKitt7924]

😹😹😹👍

[@musilovesbooks]

same

[@demonkitties9672]

Stole my idea! Lol

[@smartgirl5594]

🙌

[@NicholePV]

I used to be really scared of cats, but then I started watching that show, ‘My Cat From Hell’ and that made me realize that the things about cats I was afraid of wasn’t normal cat behavior, it was behavioral issues. So I started volunteering at my local animal shelter to help socialize the kittens… I loved it, I called it going to kitten therapy

[@scribblecloud]

exactly!! people are always like "cats are assholes" but 99% of the time its either their fault or like you said

[@katrina1045]

I’m going to volunteer with cats. Dogs kinda make me nervous.

[@G_de_Coligny]

@@scribblecloudand then there’s torties…

[@Leandro.Patagonia]

Why would an adult human being be afraid of a cat?. Isn't that a bit sad and pathetic?.

[@lizetteespinoza8647]

@@Leandro.Patagonia people have many valid reasons for why they are afraid of something and sometimes when people learn about their fear that can help them overcome it, no need to be rude or disrespectful to someone because they are afraid of something your not, your experience with something Isn’t everyone’s experience and people have bad experiences with things that other people love

[@Ariplaygames]

Honestly I never understood how people fight over cats vs dogs. I love them both! They are different creatures and require different ways to treat them but they are both great!

[@andreag.a.8658]

I think the same!! Being a "cat person" or a "dog person" is avoiding the oportunity to know how fascinating both species are.

[@punkithecat]

EXACTLYYY, and even between them, cats and dogs can get along very well, my chihuahua loves cats, actually sometimes I think he believes he's a cat bc he only gets along with them, he's always befriending cats. Maybe bc they have similar experiences now that I think about it.....chihuahuas🤝cats, people always overstepping their boundaries and disliking them bc they defend themselves lol

[@huginug]

i love cats but I am neutral about dogs. They are often too energetic for me. I like to play with my friend's dogs but I wouldn't want to own one. For the life of me I will never understand anyone who uses the word HATE towards an animal. Those people need therapy.

[@rachelcookie321]

I definitely like cats but I prefer dogs. Dogs just match my personality more.

[@treeann5296]

100% my thoughts

[@denisa_the_jedi]

As a lifetime cat mom, I am shook that some people believe cats aren't affectionate.

[@sylvierr0n277]

I am shook that people think an animal has to like you at all. You can tell those people are always self-absorbed and expect everything from you but give nothing

[@sylvierr0n277]

I am shook that some people think an animal has to like you at all. imagine expecting everything from someone but giving nothing

[@bridgetclement8167]

I have been a Cat mom since I was really young. We got our First Pup when I was 12 cause Neighbors dogs had pups. My Aunt RELEASED THEM without my Knowledge. We NEVER found them. I Never Forgave my Aunt for that. We now have a Shitzu named KING. he is 2 and is very protective of my Son

[@jasond.b-w]

I hate cats *because* that misconception isn’t true! If they actually weren’t, I wouldn’t have as much of a problem with them. The fact a cat actually WILL acknowledge you, try to get close or touch you, and want you to pet it is exactly why I can’t be in places where cats are, just because of my own issues. They’re not as bad as dogs but the fact people think they’re totally solitary sorta shocks me..

[@brosef5033]

Some cats are. Some cats are little devil spawns. I live with two and one is an absolute little angel, so loving and affectionate while the other will scratch and bite and attack everyone out of nowhere including the other cat. He has bitten me when I try feeding him and he has scratched his owner so much that she is covered in scars and always had bandaids in her room. Not all cats are cute and affectionate, some are legit assholes.

[@thebigmystery7841]

My husband always said he wasnt a cat person. Grew up with a dog. Then we meet a cat that our friend needed fostering for. So, knowing that any animal could win his heart, brought the cat home. We were told she was not people friendly. Would hiss and be scared of anyone. By week two she was his 'baby girl'. He would move heaven and earth for her. We foster failed (moreso no one wanted her) but it was fine, as the cat we were told hated people (and she was a bit standoffish at first) would greet us with a chirp as we got home. She would purr as we sat by her to watch birds. Shed sneak into our room at night to snuggle with our legs as we slept, like we wouldnt notice. Its like she didnt want us to know she loved us. He cried the first time she nudged into his hand as he pet her, wanting more affection. He eventually said, after she passed away and he was so so heart broken...that he still loved dogs, but a cats love was so speacial to him. It felt earned. RIP Emma.❤ Cats have the ability to change lives.❤ ❤❤

[@merylpye246]

I don't know why this comment hasn't gotten more likes.

[@gooldii1]

Agree! its a wonderfull Story! @@merylpye246

[@DrEsspresoooo]

I didn’t know comments could make me cry

[@kenjcm]

When people say that cats are not as affectionate right away as a bad thing, for me that's a good thing. It kind of feels more "earned" when they warm up to me rather than a dog that seems happy to be with just about anyone. And one of my cats is actually super needy like a dog though, but only with me. She always wants to sit on my lap and climb up on my shoulder.

[@marilynscott2662]

They are all different personalities

[@ahmada.9953]

Are you really slut shaming dogs now?

[@lizmil]

I agree, Don’t like needy dogs climbing all over me.

[@MsKaz1000]

Same that is one of the things I love about them they have an independent spirit but they can be so affectionate too but if it was constated it would be too much

[@greenvortex7]

well agreed. When I was a kid and preferred cats but had a few dogs because Mom did not like cats. I would often tell people I felt more attuned to cats as I felt they were more discerning with their affection and need for attention than dogs.

[@itsmecaitlin1254]

Something interesting that I've noticed is that dog people will often approach cats very quickly and energetically whereas, me having loads of experience with cats and definitely a cat person, I always let the cats get used to me on their own time. I noticed that in this video too, the way that they all grabbed the kitten from the back of the cage, whereas I would've just waited for it to come out to make sure it was comfortable lol

[@alec2979]

yeah, the way they held them was rough for a cat

[@dabordietrying]

exactly! i was hoping someone would tell them that opening the cage means just opening the cage, not scooping them out. let them come out on their own time

[@moniquebell8191]

Yeah energetically and quickly is how you approach dogs cause the dogs get all excited. Cats don't like fast motions though, it's just a learning curve.

[@sk00ks41]

Yeah! This is exactly why a lot of dog people say they dislike cats, because they approach them like they would a dog and the cat gets irritated and scratches. They just dismiss cats as mean when they just like their own space!

[@TheGypsyVanners]

I thought the same thing! "Why are you sticking your arm in there and pulling it out? It doesn't know you!" And how the kitten might feel safer in the carrier until it came out at its own pace.. It's like dog people just wanna be in control..

[@rebeccay480]

I was suffering with insomnia one night, I curled up with my cat and he started purring. Instantly put me to sleep. Cats are just as loyal and protective as dogs.

[@wintermoon7003]

Yep! I had 2 cats and 2 dogs but it was my cats that protected the house! Not my 120 pound black lab, no! Well, no, he would lick the robber to death. That's how he would stop the robber! XD But my cats, especially my tortishell would GROWL at anyone even coming close to the house, if she could see out of the window who's pulling up into my driveway.

[@biancahardin1269]

Cats purring has been shown to have a lot of positive health effects .

[@Dcba_1234]

​@biancahardin1269 yup, it helps heal broken bones faster.

[@philipped.r.6385]

I've seen a video where a little boy playing with a tricycle was attacked in his parents driveway by the neighbour's dog and their female cat started running and jumped on the dog and forced the dog to flee. Cats can be brave protectors too!

[@ajx425]

this!! i deal with the exact same thing and my cats purring can put me out so quickly. melatonin❌ purring cat✅

[@jessicasarti4917]

I think the fact they’re not affectionate right away is just one of their best quality because it teach not only kids, but people in general about consent. You can only touch and cuddle them when they want and once they let you, they are the most clingy and loving beings ever ❤

[@marestellas6231]

That goes for any pets ! That's why i think it's always a good thing to have one around children when growing up. Whatever if it's a cat, dog, bird, rodent, etc.. (of course if the budget and situation alow it)

[@hanac5586]

The longer you spend time together the more "automatic" the consent becomes lol. I can hold my cat in a weird position and pet her pretty much everywhere and she just purrs. 🤧 Never scratched me on purpose. We tease each other as a game (poking, running, splashing water) it's the most sibling like relationship I've had with an animal so far. Once I was taking a shower and my cat started meowing frantically behind the door. When I opened the door she looked at me straight into the eyes, gave an excited (and provoking) MRRRP sound, let her back feet slide and scratch against the floor dramatically before she sprinted away. Everytime I closed the door she would do the same again. She did it at least 5 times before I stopped opening the door lol.

[@jamieg2427]

@@hanac5586 your whole comment is so sweet 🥰

[@jeannette4879]

love this! so true

[@mellie4174]

Yes!

[@amber7151]

Cat haters will never understand the healing affect of cats. I had a foster kitten love on me after a car accident. I healed within 5 days. The kitten knew exactly where I was hurt.

[@Artnotforthesakeofart]

💜

[@Kat-mu8wq]

Yep. I had bruised ribs after my horse kicked me, one of my cats lay on the sore ribs and purred, I was completely better in several weeks.

[@nerysghemor5781]

The purrs do have an actual therapeutic frequency to them so it’s entirely possible they did help you heal. 🥰

[@carolannroberts]

Their purrs are healing, I think they know that

[@AmmoGus1]

@@Kat-mu8wq I mean.... yeah....

[@robch.2901]

People misunderstood cats. But they are as lovable as dogs. They are equally loyal.

[@tatiannalee689]

Exactly, but cats loyalty is earned and that's why some people hate cats, because they act entitled to their loyalty, whereas dogs are "loyal" right away. If people were actually patient and not so self absorbed they'd have that very same affection from cats as well.

[@ixsamarievelazco5811]

Yess, and the fact that they’re the same people that forget, animals can have boundaries too, they need people’s patience. They’re not required to immediately love or trust anyone, because it needs to be earned

[@Lasherluke]

As a cat guy having owned cats my whole life I have come to understand the most important rule. You don't choose the cat, they choose you given that they become like your children.

[@SunflowerElk]

This is so true!

[@lizabetke624]

Cats dont choose anyone, as they have no idea what is happening and why you are there. The cats that 'pick out humans' are the most social and curious ones. They behave the same way with nearly anyone. While the shy cats hardly ever gets picked out. They can be just as loving as the more outgoing cats. So people, dont forget: cats arent human, they dont actually know the purpose of your visit. Choose the shy cat, they are sweet too.

[@jessicam725]

Absolutely. I think this is the reason some cats kind up back at the shelter for misbehavior, when the owner doesn't take into consideration how the cats reacts to them when adopting.

[@cerveza2297]

Nope, nope, nope. Get yourself a dog. Dogs respect their human. Cats are like guinea pigs. Kittens are adorable and needy, after that they're cats.

[@ladycoyote992]

Cats DO choose their human. You can adopt a cat you want, but if it doesn't want to be with you, there's no helping it. A cat that genuinely doesn't want to live with a particular human will try to escape and have 'behavioral' issues, because they don't want to be there. Of course, humans can bond with a cat and the cat can come to like their owners, but in cases where that doesn't happen, the cat usually runs away if they get the chance. Additionally, there are TONS of people that have happened upon strays or a stray has come to their home and decided to stay. Foster cats, too can decide they like their environment and the humans in it, so they indicate they want to stay.

[@SynGoat]

You’re not a cat person until you’ve been loved by a cat. Then it all changes. ❤️

[@englishatheart]

You should rephrase your comment to say, "People who think they're not a cat person only think that until they've been loved by a cat." Because your current one makes it sound like no one is a cat person until then, but if you're like me, you've loved cats from the beginning. Was around far more dogs than cats growing up (my toxic "father" hated cats and never allowed me to keep them, and my psycho "mother" is a narcissist who needs to have her ass kissed, so she's always had dogs), but I never bonded with dogs, yet I always bonded with any cat I came across. 😂

[@SynGoat]

@@englishatheart It’s called a quote. And no. I’m not changing it. Also, I didn’t ask for your life story. This is KZbin. Not therapy.

[@oaivpeolgnhp]

@@englishatheart respectfully, it sounds like you took some traits from your narcissistic mother. Trying to change someone else’s words is a control issue, especially a complete stranger. I would look into healing this. ❤

[@janicetaylor5785]

This. I didn't know how lovable they were until our neighbour's cat randomly started living with us and he was the cutest baby ever who always wanted to sit with you or sleep next to you. I would hold him a lot and give him lots of kisses. He knew I appreciated him and he appreciated me. I miss that cat so much. I moved away but I always think back to him. I've always loved dogs more beforehand, but he was so affectionate and I knew he really loved us. I've never experienced that from a cat before.

[@SynGoat]

@BounPrem WinTeam Thanks for proving me correct. You’ve never been loved by a cat. ❤️

[@Gr8SkyLizard]

I can't conceive of a world without cats. I absolutely adore my cats

[@madisonpovey]

I adore your cats 🐈 ❤😊

[@amberjones9520]

Im totally convinced that anyone who doesnt like cats have either never had one or been around for any amount of time. They steal your heart so easily. I have 11 rescues myself and love them with everything i am.

[@SunflowerElk]

I love cats so much but I don’t have cats I had to get rid of them cause of my stepmoms allergies now I’m tryna get a black kitten at my moms house from my friends cats litter

[@misirrinski]

@@SunflowerElk Hazte inmediatamente con uno, o como mucho, dos, no más.. porque es adictivo, hazme caso. Y muchas gracias por amar a los gatos.Te entendemos! 👍

[@marinabecerra9472]

I love cats. I have one and I'm beghing my parents to get me another one. Tener gatos es super adictivo. Yo solo tengo uno,y quiero más.🤣🤣

[@SunflowerElk]

@@misirrinski 🤣 I had to put your comment through google translate snd now I understand it lol and I am getting a kitten at the end of march but the black kitten died and I’m getting the last one of the litter

[@shawnwade302]

You're so full of crap. Over the last 10 years my family has had two cats that have now passed away and my daughter currently has two cats she got as kittens. They're all vile disgusting little furry rats.

[@clicheguevara5282]

Cats actually have a HUGE capacity for not only affection, but empathy as well. If my cat knows I'm stressed or upset, she won't leave my side until I seem ok. I've known many other cats like this over the years. One of my girls used to come running over to me every time I'd watch a really good comedy. She thought my laughter was crying - which would usually make me laugh way harder and then I really would be crying. Lmaooo I have an old video of her licking laughter tears off of my cheek with a very concerned look on her face. What's crazy is that she's only seen me actually cry one time.

[@valyn1362]

My old cat used to be waiting for me with my favourite giraffe teddy at the bottom of the stairs every day after school, she was amazing.(:

[@warriorcatkitty]

When I was really little I had a grey color-point cat that would sit with me on our porch swing whenever I was upset and crying. She was a skittish cat, and normally she would jump off as soon as the swing moved, but when I was sad she would stay there and let me cuddle her.

[@UTU49]

When I get really angry, my cat lunges at me and meows really loudly until I calm down. It's like he's saying, "Stop it! I'm worried about you! This isn't good for you!" The rest of the time he's a little shy.

[@michelewalburn4376]

That's adorable

[@michelewalburn4376]

@@UTU49 that's exactly what he's saying.

[@wambulance998]

I work at a cat sanctuary and the amount of love I get is insane. It really taught me that cats have different personalities. Some are more standoffish, but so many just want to be loved

[@sapphiremoonstone939]

Yes! People that hate cats, just need to meet the right cat 🐱 ☺️

[@CommontSense]

2 caveats I tend to give as a long-time cat lover who seriously considered a cattery of some sort at one time - Try to identify the dominant breed if possible because each breed has its own personality and needs. i.e. ragdolls are natural people lovers and good with kids and no joke about tortoiseshell cats having cattitude. Siamese are like the Huskies of the cat world which are vocal drama cats. - Let the cat choose you. It is always said you don't always own a cat but the cat owns you. If you can let the kitten/cat choose you, it most likely will match your energy A stray cat had a litter at my place. Out of the 4 kittens, the lone gray one (the other 3 were spitting images of their father, another stray) left her pack while they were in the middle of play and crawled up on my chair at the age of 6 weeks. We have been together as "Siamese twins" ever since.

[@sutpecna]

Some people don't know about the phenomenon were once you get a cat you will never be able to use the loo without an audience for the next 10+ years, hopefully. And the 3am meowing for love. And the waking up making biscuits on your face. They can be that clingy.

[@Crossedflame]

This so many dont understand, but if you put effort into learning cat behavior and body language and are able to tell when they want love and when they’d rather not and what is a “love bite” or what’s anger, also ultimately if your not willing to get bit or scratched in play or anger or accident than a cat is not a good choice…. They say if you slow blink at your cat and they slow blink back they love you and studies have found this releases oxytocin in both and human if a cat sleeps close with his belly upward it’s a sign of total trust and others…. Cats just tend to be misunderstood

[@B6east]

Well none of these ladies were really cat HATERS, they just switched to dogs for one reason or another…..and the ones who complain about litter boxes and bathroom habits - HELLO ?!?! Dogs shit all over your yard and you either clean it up daily, or have a minefield instead of a yard ! Lol. Cute encounters, precious kittens .

[@lavafishswims1635]

Some people think they have to "hate cats" because they "love dogs". As if they're mutually exclusive

[@chsparkle]

@@lavafishswims1635 its such a shame because lots of cats and dogs get on brilliantly. I walk a beagle which has several cat friends who will run against him and kiss him.

[@B6east]

@@lavafishswims1635 Yes ….I don’t get that . I love all animals, I have known & loved SO many awesome dogs ! They wouldn’t work out well for me at this point in my life because I have mobility issues - couldn’t keep up with the walking or the “doody”- but I’ve known & loved several dogs who I considered “soulmate” material 🥰

[@duckiidex]

Actually most of the time the outside poop cleans up itself by decomposing

[@MistedMind]

@@duckiidex Then you either have to live in the countryside where outdoor-pooping doesn't matter -> but then you also don't need a litter-box, as the cat can just go outside to poop like the dog. In fact the cat is easier to handle, because cats stay outdoors for hours by themselves roaming the area, but dogs are "walked" for a reason... So there really is not much logic to the argument that dogs are "less messy"..

[@LaundryFaerie]

My husband always described himself as "more of a dog person." Then we got a cat who absolutely attached herself to him, and he fell in love. Now we're getting a place with a fenced yard. When I pointed out we would have the space to own a dog, he said, "Actually, I was thinking we could get another cat..."

[@kristenwolfe5272]

Awe that's so sweet

[@bendietrees]

Lollll so cute ❤️❤️❤️

[@konichiwaUT]

The same thing happened to me! I got a cat before meeting my husband. He said he didn’t really like cats, and I basically said it’s a package deal 🤷‍♀️ Fast forward 4 years and they are obsessed with each other lol. She likes my husband more than she likes me now. Now my husband always talks about getting another cat when she’s gone 😂

[@pauldwalker]

ok, that made me laugh.

[@capedkat]

awww that's adorable!! ♥☺

[@angelasieg5099]

The right kitty can be as loving as a dog. My daughter's Lucy is a rescue Persian she loves everyone. They tell people don't pet her because she will never leave you alone.

[@clarencegutsy7309]

Having a purring cat laying next to you is one of the best ways to relieve stress.

[@hannagxyle8975]

yes, I say this as I have one of my 10 cats purring right next to me

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

Unless you’re allergic

[@h.s.6269]

@@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607 depends on the degree of allergy, lol. I'm allergic but I'll happily suffer a few hours of itchy eyes and sneezes for just a half hour of purring snuggles.

[@TheGhostiestHatRack]

Definitely, the rhythmic nature of purring is so soothing. The time I had kittens who would lay on my chest when they slept is when I slept the best. Cat purring actually has health benefits as well, they'll sometimes do it to make themselves or other cats feel better if they are hurt

[@dinolaurusrexx]

You know whats Crazy?It is even *proven* to be healing-for example it can harden bones.A clinic in Graz,Austria works with it.

[@beth9710]

I was a cat hater due to being brought up in a cat hating family, but then i met my boyfriend who LOVES cats. We moved in together after 4 years i finally caved to getting a rescue cat. As soon as we got her home she was my best friend and fit us perfectly and actually attached herself to me over my boyfriend! I am now and honorary cat lover and cant imagine my life without a cat!

[@sashagalemcfarlane3320]

This!!!! A lot of people hate cats because that's what they were taught

[@alainaadcock4104]

Right?!

[@stephaniehamilton7029]

Cats always sense the “cat hater” and make it their mission to convert 😂

[@mariagraziamarciano8329]

💛🐱🐈💛💗💛

[@Lasherluke]

@@stephaniehamilton7029 that is so true.

[@faryyyyyy]

As a cat owner I noticed that „cat people“ never hate dogs, they just prefer cats or can‘t imagine having a dog.. but a dog person quickly hates cats because they don‘t let anybody near them in one second. I have two cats and whoever comes over looses all the bad prejudices and learns how to interact with them and actually leaves liking cats

[@johnnycash578]

for sure I like dogs as long as their not mine...lol. It just seems like they always stink ,and the barking can be brutal I have a cat now that is the best he is so smart I so love him and I will be getting a kitten soon I let it fall to fate but I've saved so many and always give money to shelters

[@KathrynVagalatos]

you are on the money on that one.

[@carolinamansur113]

​@@johnnycash578 yes! I don't know why, but dogs ALWAYS smell (and in many cases stink). It's like... I can't pet a dog and not immediately wash my hands later, while with cats (always indoor cats, in this case) I don't even feel the need to wash my hands usually. And even when the dogs just got out of a bath/were just cleaned I just can't get over their smell. I don't hate dogs at all, I'm just not always willing to pet them and don't like the way they smell.

[@johnnycash578]

@@carolinamansur113 YA ITS NOT WORTH IT MAYBE SOME DAY WHEN I GET MY LAND ILL GET A BORDER COLLIE AND HE GET ROAM AND RUN BUT I DONT LIKE THE NEEDYNESS AND DROOLING AND LEAVING GIANT DAIRY QUEEN SHITS EVERYWHERE!! LOL I LIKE THE COLLIES BECAUSE THEIR SO FREAKING SMART YOU WOULDNT BELIEVE HOW SMART THE CAT IS I HAVE NOW I LOVE HIM SO MUCH BEEN THROUGH HELL AND BACK AND HE IS MY BUDDY HE HAS SAVED MEI DIDNT SAVE HIM!!

[@pemanilnoob]

@@carolinamansur113so glad I’m not the only one If I see a dog and it’s calm, and I’m feeling like being polite, I may give it a pat, but it’s a very uncomfortable pat, otherwise I try and avoid them, they’re…. Icky. I see a cat, I stare at it, I try and go close to it, pspspsp at it, and hug and kiss it (mostly only with my own though)

[@deedeedan8681]

My cat used to force people that didnt like cats to like her lol it's like she immediately knew and would single them out. She turned a lot of people, even ones that were vicerally afraid of cats, into cat lovers. After she passed, I had family and friends message me that they'll miss her too and share pictures of her with me that I never knew they had taken. It was nice to see her immortalized in other peoples lives because she has had such a lasting effect on mine

[@h.s.6269]

That is such a sweet gift to have gotten, both the love the cat gave and the surprise treasured moments they had had with the kitty.

[@cakiepop2038]

Cats are known to be attracted to people who act completely uninterested. Since they hate being smothered most of the time, in their minds, when someone hates them, they're just giving them their space which is what cats want the most! So cats tend to be drawn to people who don't like cats or are allergic to them.

[@katie5713]

My cats love allergic people lol 🤦‍♀️

[@lemonysnickette]

That is so sweet. My elderly cat passed away not long ago. I brought my family over to say goodbye a couple days before. I would have loved more pictures, but me and my bf have plenty between just the two of us.

[@lemonysnickette]

@@katie5713 It is because cats like those they are not intimated by. Someone who stalks them is going to scare them. Pay no attention to them and stay still, that is the perfect combination for a cat's affection.

[@ladycoyote992]

Fun fact: Purring from cats actually has physical effects on humans! Holding a purring cat can help your body heal faster, calm anxiety and more!

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

Cats can relieve stress. 😻 When they're not causing it! 😼

[@bridgetclement8167]

Its true. When I am Sick and my Kitty Lays on me Purring, it gives me STRENGTH. When i was pregnant with my son: my Kitty Ziggy was a Kitten. When he started to Purr, my Son started Kicking in my Belly. Ever since my son was Born, Ziggy has been Very protective of my son. Especially with my Mom being in the Hospital: Ziggy keeps my son Company so he doesn't feel Alone

[@Phishkisses]

So what your saying is if I tie purring cats to my entire body I will have super healing power and become wolverine, I will be, invincible.

[@ladycoyote992]

@@Phishkisses LMAO. I doubt any cat would continue to purr if it was tied to someone. That would make for a hilarious anime power, though. 😂

[@brosef5033]

More? What more?

[@TehKitteh01]

Also hated cats until I saved a friends cat who was being neglected and dying. This cat immediately bonded with me and turned out to be so smart, well behaved and was soooo sweet. I had him for just over 10 years before he passed away from cancer.

[@1celayy770]

Im so sorry for your loss!

[@TehKitteh01]

@@1celayy770 Thank you so much. I will always miss him.

[@ContentMadame]

Aww, I'm so glad you saved him! I hope that "friend" is now an EX-friend. I don't truck with people who neglect animals.

[@Whoami691]

Dogs love us because of 40 000 years of genetic bonding. We have only had cats about 3000 years. They are different, but not better or worse than dogs. Dogs can be high energy, high maintenance, lots of hugs and play. Some people like that. But cats are more gentle, subtle, they show their affection through more acute means, tail in the air, slow blinking etc. They aren't naturally as physical and rough as dogs, but they will just crawl up with or near you and curl up to sleep while you're watching TV. That means the fat feels safe and loved, it is willing to leave itself unguarded with you. Cats just show their love differently. But they have the capacity to be just as affectionate. I love both cats and dogs.

[@chriswesterfield2042]

Please prove your 40,000 and 3000 years offering. Be specific. We are waiting.

[@Whoami691]

@@chriswesterfield2042 there are burial sites in which man and dog have been ritualistically buried together in the same grave that are over 40000 years old while the first mention of cats being domesticated was the Egyptians around 3000 years ago. There you go sugarplum, you can take your snark and stuff it. ☺️

[@zammmerjammer]

@@Whoami691 You're going to need to triple that timespan. "Archaeologists working in Cyprus found an older burial ground, approximately 9,500 years old, of an adult human with a feline skeleton. Cats are not native to this area, which means the tribe must have brought the cats with them when they established residence on the island. This finding suggest that people from the Middle Eastern region of the Old World began keeping cats many years prior to the Egyptians."

[@zammmerjammer]

@@Whoami691 Also, "40,000 years" ago for dogs? Try 14,000.

[@Broeckchen]

@@zammmerjammer to be fair, while the grave site info is 14200 years, according to the new scientist genetic evidence suggests that dogs split from wolves between 27000 and 40000 years ago. Latest study I could find on this was "Ancient European dog genomes reveal continuity since the Early Neolithic", Nature Communications, Vol. 8, July 18 2017 It's debatable whether the genetic split from the wolf counts as beginning of the domestication process, but Whoami691 wasn't completely off with the numbers. Most likely they just mixed up where they got it from, since the brain doesn't always store where you get information along with the info itself.

[@juliamdp]

I love how the red shirt lady was like “I don’t like cats anymore” but at the immediate first sight of the kitten she just melted and grabbed and hugged and almost died out of love

[@velvety2006]

I wonder if it's the loss of her cats that made her reluctant in getting one again

[@destinyheath6583]

@@velvety2006 I was thinking the same. I think she loves cats but doesn’t like how much it rips your heart out to lose one that’s your baby

[@rosestarofroseclan8094]

Yeah like my childhood friend: she claims to hate cats even when they're kittens and then whenever i would present her with one, wether it was my elderly cat Willow or my other friend's kitten, Hella, she would not stop cuddling and petting them! ( I use past-tense because she moved away a few months ago and we haven't hung out for even longer ). She said one time that she doesn't like when they act like they want pets and then run away from her, but I think it's mostly because most of her family is allergic and she hasn't been around them enough.

[@yummi118]

@@velvety2006 that's what happened with my grandmother. She never really liked cats but my mother's boyfriend got her one as a birthday gift and they just fell in love with him. He was 11 years old when he passed. My grandmother never got a cat again b.c she didn't want to go through that hurt again 😥

[@nikitatavernitilitvynova]

​@@yummi118the opposite happened to my grandma. Opposite because it wasn't a cat. So my aunt had adopted a lonely stray cat. That cat lived to be 16. Before her I believe my other aunt had a husky. Anyways when the cat passed away my grandma was quite sad about it. It felt like empty space. The cat wasn't friendly at all. She choose my aunt as she basically took him in as baby she found alone in the streets. But you can still feel the void. So then my other aunt (not the cat one) decided to adopt a dog my grandma wasn't so happy. She immediately rejected him. But quickly warmed up to the dog. They bonded a lot. The dog has an obsession with bread. So he would grab his piece of bread and hide it underneath my grandma's pillow. Then he took my aunt all the way to my grandma's grave on his own the first time he went to the cemetery. I also bonded with the dog despite being scared of dogs. I don't hate dogs. It's that I've been just scared of them for as long as I remember.

[@deirdrehelfferich8281]

These kittens are so relaxed! Their tails straight up in the air: relaxed and happy kitties.

[@solthestinky4795]

The thing is, cats are super in tune with emotions and they can be quite attached, despite what people say. I have a cat named Sol that constantly follows me around and cuddles with me. And whenever I’m experiencing a meltdown, she’s by my side. She’s the sweetest

[@leatherbeetle]

My cat Percy is the same. He headbutts me when I'm overstimulated and crying, he's so soft it's very soothing.

[@annemaki9596]

My cat is also amazing, he´s my everything as he is attached and always staying with me when I am not ok - no difference between mental and physical health. Like, when I had covid and just wanted it to be over for 3 days, he stayed with me (only for basic cat needs he would leave my side for maximum 5min). He stayed next to my head, so often touched my face with his paw, to check in, whether I was still alive. When he realized I was doing better again, he stayed away longer again.

[@Anastasia_1467]

@@annemaki9596 that is so touching and sweet, he really loves you

[@ahein3199]

Same as mine, he earned his name the moment he was rescued. Velcro always goes where human mumma goes and stays close by.

[@clearquartz6482]

My cat is Sol too

[@jojothefool]

Some of the most respectful, reasonable cat-haters I've ever seen. Usually they just say cats are assholes 😂

[@TaterTotXDXD]

Cats are assholes. That's part of the fun. PEAK comedy!

[@simplylori_]

I meet a lot of cat haters and most are just straight to the point “cats are terrible” “the best cat is a flat cat”. People that like cats/are fine with cats but prefer dogs don’t really classify as cat haters to me.

[@punkithecat]

@@simplylori_ yea and a lot of people that hate cats always have this lengthy anecdote either about a personal experience or their neighbors's grandma's bother in law , and it usually goes like " I forcibly and repeatedly petted a cat that refused my interactions and I got scratched🤯😭🤬😫" "my 5 year old niece kept pushing and grabbing a cat by the tail and almost lost his eye🥺😭*person clearly exaggerating the cat's actions*" like lmao , ofc the cat would get mad, a lot of people that hate cats and are only used to dogs (they also overstep the poor dog's boundaries but since the dogs don't do anything they ignore it) are always so bad at understanding consent. That's why they say that a person who loves cats and is loved by cats is a big green flag in relationships

[@aliceandfriendsvideos]

None of these people, from their own words, actually hate cats. 🤷‍♀️

[@lunartheclown5177]

@@TaterTotXDXDcats usually aren’t assholes if their owner raises them right they may be reserved but they shouldn’t be mean if they are they may be rescues, adopted from a past family, or abused if it’s mean just ask why if the owner says “the cats just like that” the two options are a possibility or maybe the owner doesn’t treat the cat well or if they have kids consider that. Cats are more often then not just as loving as dogs as long as YOU treat them right they will rub on your legs lick you and lay with you but you need to be patient it varies from cat to cat treat a cat like they are lazy and don’t wanna be with you and that’s how they will act it’s YOUR job as a cat owner to love your cat so they know they can trust you and be with you cats are not mean and distant they are alert like I said it’s your job to be patient with them once they come out of their shell they can flourish like a dog cats can be walked, played with, trained and everything else a dog can do if your cats mean it’s not their fault it’s an underlying problem. (This isn’t meant to be rude just informative).

[@UnsightlyMuse]

I’ve had both. Dogs absolutely revel in attention and fuss, cats prefer their own space and small moments of affection. The type of person you are definitely impacts which companion you prefer.

[@djasteress6068]

that is so animal to animal. I had a dog that was a bit aloof and only wanted attention on his time and most of my cats want attention all the time.

[@sooohum]

Cat women pose as cat haters to have the privilege of playing with kittens on film

[@mariatomko4278]

👌🏼 😂😂

[@michelewalburn4376]

Lol I have two friend sisters, yeah, who were taught that cats were evil. Even being with all of our cats they never got over that fear. Until they were in their 30's-40's.

[@michelewalburn4376]

I can't imagine being afraid of a cat that's not mad at me. Lol

[@maddie107]

I definitely think this with the lady dressed in red, that’s an experienced cat owner the way she picked it up and cuddled it. Lady with dark hair isn’t converted clearly!

[@bekkakay8573]

😂

[@kenjcm]

"It takes a pet like no problem. Not afraid at all. That's a great cat right there."

[@lmm8960]

So glad to see this! 😂

[@fighterflight]

No truer words were ever spoken.

[@crownclowncreations]

I never thought I would be a cat person. I was bit by a cat as a kid, and had been kinda scared of them ever since. But then when my roommate moved out, I was suddenly living alone at it got very lonely very quickly. So my sister suggested adopting a cat like she did, and it didn't take her long to convince me. On her advice I watched a bunch of videos with The Cat Whisperer: Jackson Galaxy, and learned that the reason I was scared of cats was because I didn't know how to read them. I finally adopted my Lucy at 4 months, and we were just a perfect match! She was very scared of humans, to a point they almost put her down, and I was so ready to give her a second chance. I used all the techniques I had learned from Galaxy, and took everything in her pace. And now she is just the sweetest little cuddlebug, and a great indoor cat! And I love her to bits

[@letyrxy]

Yeah it would be a good idea to get both a dog and a cat it would be great

[@annebruecks7381]

What a great story! Jackson really is amazing, everything he has said, I have either seen or tried with difficult cats, and he's been spot on every time.

[@InsoIence]

Thank you for spreading the word. Jackson's techniques have helped me interact with my dad's forever-anxious girl. I only visit once a year, due to living abroad, but each time I'm home, she trusts me more. I'm back right now and it's been 10 days. This time we went from a scratch (my fault, I was too impatient and wanted to brush her (her favourite thing) right away) to being able to kiss her on the head today. We always take 2 steps forward, 1 step back, due to long intervals between interactions, and I sometimes forget about it. Props to her for giving me chances to improve.

[@AdaKitten]

I have had both cats and dogs and love them both. I don't get the hate one way or the other.

[@naudianeels1328]

Me neither. So ridiculous..🙄

[@jonathanmcvay4499]

Ditto!

[@blueStarKitt7924]

Yeah.♥️🐕♥️😺

[@casey4602]

One doesn't have necessarily have to hate cats... Someone could be allergic or just not "crazy for cats"🙄 Kinda like saying not having children means someone hates kids....

[@AdaKitten]

@@casey4602 Yes, I know. I was referring to those that hate either cats or dogs (I have relatives that are allergic and some that only prefers one or the other :) ) Did not mean what you wondered about (the kids remark :) )

[@jenniferjoseph4401]

Cats are tiny humans. If you saw a strange eldrich creature 30xs your size you wouldn't run up and hug them without reason. Cats are affectionate to those that have earned it. Then, depending on the cat you can have a cuddle monster or a silent watcher. It's all earned and specific to their personality.

[@kristenwolfe5272]

Well said!!

[@namegone9235]

Idk who you’ve been talking to, cause I would totally run up and hug a giant eldritch creature.

[@husher5142]

and upbringing

[@johannarose8466]

My cat is affectionate to some people from start. It depends..

[@WaitingxInxSilence]

@@namegone9235 Especially if it had food.

[@audreyzahn9966]

I became a cat person at 60 I don't know what I would do without them now

[@markharrisllb]

Why do so many people think it’s either cats OR dogs? Until I became disabled I’ve always had both. Thinking it’s one or the other is like thinking you’re going to a cheese or wine party (I’d go cheese).

[@theshabbytabbycatcafe8950]

Totally agree! I’ll never understand that. But yea team cheese for sure

[@SunflowerElk]

Im just iffy on if they would fight

[@nickeni3050]

For me I prefer cats to dogs coz I find dogs overwhelming tbh

[@nevannarence6542]

love both but have owned cats most of my life as have been disabled for many years and refuse to subject a dog to no walks

[@Kat-mu8wq]

Always had both, but I do prefer cats. The dog has some good points too though..

[@andreawells641]

For years and years I was convinced that I was a dog person and I was allergic to cats when I was younger. My daughter has wanted a cat as long as she could ask for one and when she was 13 she needed something to help her get through a rough time so I finally caved and we got 2 kittens. Best. Decision. Ever. It feels like they've always been part of our lives and now I can't imagine life without them. Very unexpectedly, no more allergies!

[@ariadne0w1]

God I wish that were me, lol. I love cats but I have gotten more and more allergic over time. Recently, my mouth was really itchy for days...I realized that there was some cat hair on something my friend had given me. Put it in a room I didn't spend 75% of my time in and the symptoms went away. If I'm around cats, it's a Russian roulette of runny nose, sneezing, itchy mouth, tingling lips, tight chest, wheezing, and hives. Different combinations of reactions different times/different cats.

[@MartinArscott1]

@@ariadne0w1 Have you considered getting Birman's or similar long haired cats? My brother is very allergic to cat and dog fur but had no problem around our Birman cats, apparently it has something to do with the fact they don't carry the mite that short haired cats do, or something along those lines, worth looking into if you really want a cat

[@ariadne0w1]

@@MartinArscott1 Lol no, I am allergic to all parts of cats, but thanks for the suggestion. The kitty litter/urine impedes my breathing, the saliva gives me hives, the fur/dander makes me sneeze and makes my mouth itchy, etc.

[@amylocke6877]

@@ariadne0w1 have you tried taking zinc tablets, I know odd but sometimes the cat allergies are because of a zinc deficiency.

[@ariadne0w1]

@@amylocke6877 I don't have any other symptoms of zinc deficiency, and cat allergies run in the family, and have been following the standard escalate-with-age/exposure pattern. I'm also allergic to dogs, hay, etc.

[@amyg1930]

I think one of the reasons people don't like cats is because it's based a lot in how you treat them and how your raise them. My cat is a tortoiseshell tabby and usually the breed is known for being "sassy" (bats at people and bites more often)...when really she's the sweetest cat I've ever known. Ever since she was a kitten I'd play with her and give her her space and now she cries if I get home and don't hold her, makes time to be in the same room as me by roaming around and looking at things while I'm doing homework, or even just letting me hold her on her back

[@Gloria-ro4vn]

My cat isn't a lap cat, he stays to himself most of the time but whenever I get depressed, he always jumps on my lap and is very affectionate. He just knows, when he's needed.

[@nikkis7375]

One of my three is like that! She hadn’t cuddled me in months and as soon as I started crying she jumped up on my lap and made me so happy. My other two are always laying on me 24/7 so I’m lucky with those two giving me constant loves and my quiet one just sits right next to me on the couch instead of cuddling most of the time haha

[@Namivi]

Oh my- this reminds me of something. One day I was very sad and was crying. Then, my old cat came down the stairs layed onto my face with his whole chonky body. Made me laugh and I petted him. It's like he KNEW! He was like "stop crying Ima wipe your tears with my fur" or something... xD

[@LuMichelini]

I have two and one of mine is like that, not cuddly at all,but very affectionate in his own way. My other cat is a total lap cat (and he's still a kitten, I imagine he'll get even more cuddly)

[@skywalkershaun1]

I’m a 6’5 bearded man that most find intimidating, but when I see a kitten I turn into high pitched voice little kid. My cat Sara was found thrown away in a box in the dumpster, and I took her home. When I first brought my wife over, Sara took to her immediately. Sara would play in my wife’s curly hair all the time. It was pretty adorable

[@redmaster3542]

This sounds so wholesome. Hope u and ur wife are doing great!

[@becky3678]

My first cat was cat was also named Sarah (different spelling) 😊

[@NAH14386]

Same here. I am a grown man but a 5 year old to any kitten or puppy.

[@johnnycash578]

your a real man, when I see fat tattooed guys with a big pit bull their making up for what they dont have

[@yenh1144]

One of mine loves my curls, he nibbles on it for some reason

[@gabrieladias2307]

As a cat person, I can say that every cat I had in my short life loved being around me, cats tends to be very close and loyal to its owners if the owner do make a connection with them, it's just magical... once you and a cat make a connection, you're no longer "a person who hates cats"

[@fighterflight]

It’s just weird when people say why they don’t like cats it’s usually a reason I don’t recognize as a lifelong cat owner. None of the cats I’ve had “keep to themselves.” My current cat is glued to me. All of my cats have always been affectionate, never standoffish.

[@juno3281]

yeah i think it’s cause most people think they’re entitled to an animal’s affection, so they don’t work for their respect. like how dogs are. people will chase a cat around and grab it whenever they feel like and then be upset when the cat avoids them. people really have no idea how to interact with cats it’s wild. i’ve had them since i was born, so it’s like interacting with other humans for me lmao- it’s so obvious to me i’m like well no shit you treat your cat like a toy ofc it’s not gonna trust you. cats are like children in a different way dogs are- they’re just so much more human like it’s hard to see them simply as a pet.

[@themissakura599]

I used to play with kids whose parents, friends of my own, were fishermen. One day, I was getting back from the market place where we helped in selling the fish (it was like a game for us), and the neighbour's cat bit my fish smelling hand. I didn't have pets at home so I got scared and never stayed near a cat until I was 20 because my best friend wanted me to visit her without freaking out about her cat. I'm still uncomfortable even now, but I don't run away anymore. I find them really cute though. It's funny because my sibling is the same with dogs. He got jumped on by one when he was very young and is still uncomfortable being near even a small dog.

[@SpSot]

My cat is wary of newcomers but also very curious about them and she tends to hang around them until she gets more used to them.

[@alexiamarvin1012]

Cats can take a long time to warm up to someone especially if they have been in poor conditions, but dogs are so often more aggressive than cats. I don't get the thinking that cats are unruly or unaffectionate.they are playful and loving. And most of them are extremely clean. I love dogs, but they are a lot more work to be a good pet than a cat...

[@carktheshark]

My 3 follow me wherever I go, whatever room I'm in they're in with me. Currently I'm chilling on the couch in the living room with all three of my babies, one is in my lap!

[@v.9524]

I don’t understand how some people just decide they don’t like an entire species of animals. Every cat is different! My cat Lily will tolerate my little sister dressing her up and carrying her around the house and has never scratched or bitten in her life, whereas my cat Nan doesn’t really like anyone but me. They’re just like tiny furry people!

[@RCola1217]

Interestingly enough their brain formation and the size variation of their prefrontal cortex (where personality and decision making reside) are more similar to humans than dogs are...explains a lot 😂!

[@Dynomunch]

The exception for hating an entire species is mosquitos. They suck ass and I would sell my soul for them to become extinct

[@v.9524]

@@Dynomunch Haha, that's true!

[@bmwgirl3]

Awwww. My cats name is Lily too. She’s such a sweetheart too ❤

[@wolfzmusic9706]

Bad experiences possibly

[@alansmithee419]

"I don't like cats" *10 seconds after seeing a cat* "I will now speak only in baby voice about how cute you are"

[@Railuki]

The lady who said that they were fine until they had kids, then they got "jealous" - peeing over the house sounds more like an anxiety thing that was never dealt with, and probably got worse with the owner's frustration. When my cat goes out of the litterbox, it's either because I didn't clean it or because she is ill

[@faiaflrt]

Yeah, I've never had a healthy cat go outside the litterbox either.

[@silverbrumbyfan]

@@faiaflrt My cats been sick for several days, vet said hes very constipated and gave him laxatives to help clear his system, he doesn't use a litterbox, we've got mats down for him to use and we still haven't had a single accident in the house as he always goes outside. We have a dog (more my mum's dog than the family dog) who is not quite house trained but he is only a few months younger than the cat, bit sad that the sick cat on a freaking laxative is better trained than the perfectly healthy dog

[@katelijnesommen]

Yes, litter box issues are almost always stress responses.

[@thatcottagecorewitch5910]

That was my thought exactly. Not the cat’s fault. Cats will tell you when they aren’t feeling well or safe. It’s up to us to make sure their needs are met. 🥺

[@Bar-B.]

That's exactly the way it is!! I am so relieved to see so many smart people here...❤️❤️❤️

[@faiaflrt]

Something to consider for the lady with the long hair: a lot of conditioners have animal fat in them, and you probably use more than people with short hair. Also, it makes a good toy, as far as the kittens are concerned. It's like playing with mom's tail.

[@_Diana_S]

"innocent kitten" scratched me in my childhood so well, that i was afraid of all cats until we got one, well into my 40-es.

[@bluevervain8317]

I always say cats give back what you put into them. If you take care of their basic needs but otherwise ignore them, they’ll ignore you right back, but if you love them you’ll forge a bond that’s unique for every cat, and they’ll always want to be near you.

[@MartinGsl]

People who don't like cats, haven''t met the right cat yet.

[@cyrielmartens3575]

Or they met one bad cat, and hate them all. While not giving dogs that kind of treatment. Because then it's just 1 bad dog. ;)

[@absinthegrl69]

True! My husband's mom was afraid of cats until she met ours. Now she walks in and pets them without even thinking about it, where before she was super nervous around them.

[@absinthegrl69]

@@cyrielmartens3575 true. I've always loved cats, and I've met a few that were jerks but that never made me dislike all cats. I guess some people have one bad experience and they just assume that's how all cats are.

[@bubblegumbruxa8183]

no such thing as the right cat. its about understanding and respecting them.

[@dabordietrying]

@@bubblegumbruxa8183 i think its a mix of both

[@selfefficient4920]

People always says cats are only around for food, but they bring you gifts to show this appreciation. Also dogs usually run away, cats always come back

[@PaperMario64]

Cats are really smart and protective. They don’t fawn over you because they respect you as a separate entity. But they are always paying attention and know when there is danger.

[@andreamarie529]

Also if you have suspicions about your faucet water … if the cat drinks it you can assume it’s safe for you

[@PaperMario64]

@@andreamarie529 your comment is strange but valid.

[@patriciaglass9779]

People have so many misperceptions of cats. Any of the cats I have ever had wanted attention and cuddling all the time. They did not want to be left by themselves. Cats are more independent than dogs and not near as much trouble. I never had cats that were destructive but I provided scratching posts, toys etc. to distract them. Cats can be trained and the greatest advantage is cats don't BARK. I am disgusted with most dog owners because they allow their dogs to stay outside and obsessively bark without any consideration for neighbors. Unfortunately this has led to me disliking dogs when it is actually the owners who are idiots.

[@marinabecerra9472]

Same for me! Some people leave their dogs outside and they bark like there's no tomorrow. It's so annoying, and it is one of the main factors that has led me to disliking dogs, but I also have cynophobia, so that is also a big factor.

[@mathilda6763]

I don't like that cat owner let their cats outside and kill other animals though. I do like song birds you know. I like seeing them hopping about the trees and chirp and sometimes I feed them and they're happy. Even watching the territorial behaviour of some smaller birds is really interesting. stray cats are also really bad for the local wild/forest cat population. there's a chance they will just die out. :(

[@clicheguevara5282]

My neighbor's dog will bark for 10, 20, or 30 minutes before the owner does anything. Then it's just another 10 minutes of her yelling "JACK!" - while the dog continues to bark. This happens several times a day. This woman also constantly has people coming over and evidently, she's instructed them to honk their horns as they pull up in the driveway - even if it's after midnight. Constant barking, yelling, and honking. I've even had to yell at her several times for playing loud music in her backyard at 7-8 am. When they have parties or a bunch of friends over to watch the game, it's not inside their house - it's in the back yard. Some people have _absolutely no_ self awareness or consideration for others. I've done everything from talking to them, to yelling at them, to calling the cops on them and nothing ever changes. I really despise people like that.

[@clicheguevara5282]

@@mathilda6763 I live in Hawaii and cats have DESTROYED a lot of endemic species of birds here. My girls are strictly indoor cats.

[@SkitSkat674]

For me it's worse. I live in apartment and neighbors will leave their dog/dogs inside all day and they bark insistently. They never shut up. And the hallway acts as a sound tunnel so it sounds like it's outside your door and not down at the end of the hall. The hall also makes the barking sound louder.

[@BrassSpectacles]

My mom was a big 'no cat' person until I was 18 when she got me a rescue cat for my birthday. She lived a decade with us and we loved her so much, and afterwards I've always rescued cats; had a black cat and an orange tabby for several years, and now happily have a tortie and a proper calico with my gf. Both are what we call velcro cats - they want to be by our side all the time. In our laps at our computers, laying on us at night, etc. The calico likes to lay across my gf's chest all the time, and the tortie likes to be a neck scarf for me when I'm sitting down. They're the greatest little gremlins

[@theresahemminger1587]

When I had children, I realized how easily they could be *my* cats not theirs if I was the one who fed them and played with them. So I supervised the children and helped them be responsible for them as well as loving them. One day I was cleaning upstairs and the cat was sleeping nearby. Then I went to the kitchen to clean and there was the cat sleeping on a chair. She must have teleported. Only one child then and she remained my son’s cat. But after that, I was aware that wherever I was, she was there sleeping. Ditto with succeeding children and cats. The lesson: cats are affectionate even when they don’t want anything from you-food or cuddles. They went to the children for that. They just like being with you. Food and cuddles are extras.

[@bendietrees]

So cute. It's very true. One of my kitties comes running when I come home just from the sheer joy of me being home. It happened tonight where I couldn't go up the stairs cause every one or two steps I'd take he'd be swirling around me head bunting me, pressing his sides against me and curling his tail around me. He's my precious angel. I was thinking about him all day at work because a close friend's cat died and I was sad and just couldn't wait to see my guy when I got home so to see him run towards me and love on me was so beautiful causeI know he was missing me too!

[@rubiirae]

As I've worked in the shelters for several years, dogs definitely want boundaries and alone time as well, cats are just more vocal and straightforward about saying no. People who said they prefer dogs because they think dogs always want to be with the owners certainly don't understand boundaries and probably don't get much attention from human interaction and or lack social skills/awareness so they're overcompensating.

[@breannathompson9094]

it sounds rude but its true... every dog person ive met irl doesnt have a concept of boundaries

[@unbr34kablee7]

Yes it's so true. I have a old Border collie and she still Loves to walk behind us she really needs to look after us and See what we are doing BUT when she needs her alone time she needs it! We have a place in Our home where she really can be by her alone and chill. She love us but she also needs space and thats totally fine. She will come again when she feels like it 😊😊

[@pirimpallopirimpalli4932]

THANK YOU! I'm "not a dog person" just because I'm lazy and dogs need more space and care, but when people say that about cats and dogs it makes me really mad. Why would you think that another being deserves praise or is even "worthier"just for being amenable to you? How freaking egocentric

[@Jebjess]

1000% every dog has their own boundaries. You just have to be sensitive to their body language and understand when they are saying “no!” It might not be scratching and hissing but they definitely get uncomfortable, sad, scared, or jealous too!!

[@phylencroliaaaa3856]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@shewho333]

The twin mom gets TWO kittens and they immediately go in two different directions. Exactly like twin toddlers do! 🖐😆 I have twins. My dad didn’t like cats. Until I brought home a mean little feral stray kitten. She MADE him HER person. ❤️

[@dabordietrying]

poor cats, so misunderstood. they're all incredibly unique and you won't ever find 2 cats that are exactly alike. my boy has two spots where he sits or lays at all day waiting for me to come home / wake up. he runs to my door every time he hears it and he's the cuddliest little chunk ever.

[@mommabear2544]

The woman in the blue saying that her kids now want a cat when its clearly her wanting the cat 🤣

[@kadygirlforever]

So obvious! She even threw her husband in there 😹

[@settheworldonfire94]

I had dogs growing up and always just assumed I was a dog person. After I graduated college and moved into an apartment, I decided to adopt a cat because I didn’t think I’d have the time to walk and train a dog. Best decision of my life! I found out that I am 100% a cat person. I love my cats more than anything. They don’t always want to cuddle, but it’s rewarding when they do. They’re sweet, easy to care for, and they show so much love. They’re also very fun to play with.

[@irisblue2332]

I remember hearing someone say that dogs will happily take love however someone gives it, but with cats you need to pay attention and give your love in a way that can be received--not a bad skill to practice since some people are the same way.

[@SilentPsychopath]

Honestly, even dogs can differ, even within the same breed. For example I have a golden retriever, while my brother has two duck tolling retrievers and a shiba inu. My dog loves anyone and anything, and loves nothing more than cuddles. The Shiba can be affectionate when he wants to be, but quite often walks away when he's had enough. As for the tollers, one is an absolute snuggle bug that loves nothing more than sitting on your lap, however she's terrified of children, and every man that comes into their house has to survive 5-10 minutes of being barked at before she starts being okay with them. The other toller actually dislikes affection and will get up and leave if you start stroking her.

[@KayJayPopCulture]

@@SilentPsychopath Yep. I think it's a bias that non-dog owners have, because the only dogs they'll get introduced to are likely the super nice, friendly kind. In my neighborhood, many of the dogs that are out and about don't really love strangers. All the Goldens do, of course and several of the pits haha, but the two standard poodles, the coonhound and 2 of the three chis aren't people friendly at all. My own dog has zero interest in people except his family and is stubborn and aloof.

[@meid9158]

I feel like a lot of these 'cat haters' just haven't met the right cat or spend enough time with them to realize and acknowledge that they are not like dogs. With cats you have to earn their respect and make them come to you.

[@katrina1045]

Yeah cats have different temperaments

[@madisynberg4305]

My bf grew up in a home where he only had dogs and his family was allergic to cats. So when I brought up the idea he wasn’t pleased. Then my friend needed a pet sitter and I told her to bring the kitty to us and have it stay with us for her trip. My bf fell instantly in love and now calls himself a cat person. The same friend needed to re home the cat we pet sit and so we took him in. And now they are best friends for life.

[@brutalfashion]

I fostered a litter of kittens, and one had that “wobbly” walk too. We named her Tipsy. She was adopted by a lady who took care of special needs cats.

[@existentialgamer9206]

We had one growing up too, her name was Ziggy 🥰

[@boosqueezy2418]

my cat pulled me out of a severe depression. earning the love and affection of a cat is something v special

[@terimorris6394]

It wasn’t severe then! Because a cat or any pet would not have that impact. I experienced severe depression and nothing would help except strong antidepressants and human support

[@astrogeist94]

@@terimorris6394 You are not the authority on how others experience depression. Your experience is anecdotal.

[@pilarcerda8409]

@@terimorris6394 so the suicidal people I’ve read saying that they continue their lives for fear that their pets will be left alone are lying? Pets have a BIG impact in people’s mental health

[@mphillips4324]

I didn't have dogs or cats in my childhood. As I got older, I unfortunately fell for the stigma that cats were aloof and didn't like affection. Now I have an incredibly affectionate and social FIV+ black cat named Fleasy who is my best friend.

[@ericgranberg8893]

How silly; these aren't cat haters, these are people with a history of misunderstanding.

[@squarebear619]

I did not like cats because of my neighbor's ghastly cat. But I started watching cat videos, pet rescue videos, researching, and donating to rescues. I studied for a few years and finally adopted my son on Father's Day 2021. He was a spicy feral and I knew most wouldn't take the time and effort with him. He HATED me at first. I soaked up all the info I could. I never expected him to warm up as cats can be aloof. However, Jan 2022 he finally accepted pets and lovins. He is the most loving baby and he knows that we belong to each other. I also realize that my neighbor's cat did certain things because she saw some of my movements as toys and triggered her instincts. Each cat is an individual and you cannot judge all cats by one or a few. I feel so privileged that my baby chose me!

[@sylvierr0n277]

tf is a "ghastly" cat

[@squarebear619]

@@sylvierr0n277 as easily as you typed that comment you could Google.

[@bendietrees]

@@squarebear619 what's your kitty's name? I have several cats and one is a rescue I've had for over 2 years now and it's been very gratifying seeing him slowly....VERY SLOWLY....come out of his shell and become more cuddly.

[@kristend5954]

One of my cats has CH. I had to make a lot of adjustements to meet his needs but having him has been so worth it! It's interesting to see how the other two cats adjust their play to accommodate his condition. They move slower, keep to the ground so he can reach them, and let him win most games. One of the nice things about people interacting with him is that he has trouble using his claws or putting any force behind his bite, so even if he 'viciously' attacks you, it's like being jumped by a teddy bear.

[@00Meowmeow]

I don't understand why some people are so easy to hate cats. Most cat people I know just prefer cats over dogs but still like dogs, but people will actively hate cats while having had little to no exposure to them

[@cocoacoolness]

That's what I've noticed. "cat people" tend to like both cats and dogs, so many "dog people" seem to have a huge hatred for cats.

[@AmmoGus1]

I love cats as much as I love dogs. I couldn't pick one species over the other if I tried. They're just so precious 🥺

[@marestellas6231]

So true ! My chihuahua had a cat bestie when he was younger. They would nap together under the sun 🥺🥺

[@AmmoGus1]

@@marestellas6231just two lil guys in the sun 😭 😭 😭

[@IWillNeverReadYourReply]

Same, i always have one of each, cuz i love them both so much.

[@patriciaroysdon9540]

Same. I guess I am bi-pet-ual.

[@hanac5586]

@@patriciaroysdon9540 lmao

[@YourFavoriteSwiftie]

This is sooooooo timely. We had a stray cat come to our house a couple weeks ago. We have several in our neighborhood but this one looked pathetic. She was incredibly skinny and dusty. Her fur needed a good brushing out and she was skittish. It was a very hot day and she just laid in our driveway in the hot sun. I ran inside the house and got her water and a can of tuna. She came right up to me and I felt so sorry for her. After she ate, she hopped right up in my lap and started to purr. The poor thing looked exhausted. I laid her on a blanket that night on a chair and kept an eye on her through my cameras throughout the night. I couldn't stop worrying about her. The next morning at 8am my husband said "That cat is back!" and I ran outside to feed her. Later that afternoon, I went to get her food and ended up buying a couple cat bowls, food and a toy for her. I got back late at night and I was crying on my way home because I thought she'd go hungry all night because it was so late. I was so happy when she showed up at 11pm when I'd go outside looking for her. All night I worried about her. I went online and ordered a collar for her and wrote a note and attached it to the pendant asking if she had an owner, would they text me to let me know because I was worried about her because she was so sweet and kept visiting me. A few days later, my neighbor text me saying how clever I was to write a note. Apparently she was abandoned when our old neighbor sold their home and left her behind. She had been on her own for maybe 5 months! 😢 They had fed her whenever they saw her every few days. They were going to take her to a shelter now that it was starting to get cooler at night, when they saw the collar on her with the message "Please check for note!" I told them I'd take care of her until we figured out what to do with her and see if she was microchipped to find her owner. She wasn't microchipped but in the meanwhile seeing I didn't know what to do with her yet, I ordered a 2 story cat mansion with a cat safe heated pad inside to make sure all the cats had a safe place to rest on our porch because I was so afraid for her. A week ago, it started to rain and she was gone all day. I kept getting up out of bed all through the night to call for her (I'd named her "Pepper" on the second night and she instantly started coming when I'd call her!) and she finally came up soaking wet at at 2am. After sitting outside with her for awhile, I decided to bring her inside to warm up despite knowing our English Bulldog would NOT be happy. I sat with her for 5 hours through the night and let her out the next morning before my family woke up. My husband looked on our Ring camera and saw I had snuck her in and just smiled at me asking if our visitor was still here. That day, I went out and got her a bed, a kennel, cat litter box, blanket, toys, scratch play structure, EVERYTHING needed for her. I also got a collar with an Apple Air Tag on it, so I could track her when she wanted out. Otherwise I'd go insane worrying where she was. From that night on, we've brought her inside each night and throughout the day until she asks to go outside to visit her other cat friends. For the past 2 weeks, Pepper has started to trust all of us and goes outside for maybe an hour a day and prefers to be inside with us. We're all in love with her-(well except for the dog, but that's another story!) She's had a full checkup, received her shots and is scheduled to be spayed and microchipped on Tuesday. She's the sweetest cat ever and has always curled up in the exact same spot where I sat with her the night I snuck her in that rainy night. She just assumes that's her spot. It's amazing how she's changed our lives in a few weeks. We went from being full on dog lovers, never owning a cat, to thinking Pepper is the sweetest, most amazing cat EVER to walk this planet. I'm so happy she came to me that sunny afternoon. I can't imagine how someone could leave this precious being behind! When she sleeps now, she sleeps so content, instead of waking up at every sound. She knows she's finally safe. Her days of fending for herself are gone forever. She'll have the best fur-ever home for the rest of her days. 😻 I love you sweet Pepper!❤

[@alyssam.5939]

Aww, that makes me so happy. Her start in life was cruel (how could someone just abandon her?), but her life now is good. Thank you for caring and taking her in.

[@InsoIence]

I have no words. You found each other. This is so beautiful. Thank you for you and for Pepper.

[@lemonn_boy]

i love how you said "they are okay to be held as long as you support their butt" since it feels like the cat would be falling/flying, im really glad you said that since the cat wouldve been scared

[@alexandrasmith7682]

I LOVE cats! Was raised with them, even fostered nursery kittens but I wasn't fussed on dogs. I was chased by a very big dog when I was six and it left me nervous. I ended up rescuing a little black dog that was running in and out of dangerous traffic on a busy road (opened my door, shouted her, and she just jumped in!). Thank you, Lucy. You came to me as a stray and pregnant. I learnt how wonderful dogs could be from you. Now, I am a "Bi Fur Mom" with a dog and a cat who adore each other.

[@coolcat6547]

I personally have a extremely over-affectionate hairless cat, who was extremely attached to us even with our first week or so with her and even our vet said that she acted like we had her for her entire life with how clingy she is. At this point we’ve had her for almost two years and people went from saying she looks like E-T to being absolutely in love with her, it only goes to show that you just need to give cats time, affection, and treat them how you want them to treat you.

[@rryukish]

I used to be a dog person because I only grew up with dogs. But once my sister rescued a stray cat, I fell in love. I love cats with all my being and am always taking care of strays. I think cats are way better than dogs in every way lol

[@maried3717]

My husband swore he didn't like cats! I had cats from the day I can remember at 3 years of age. My Irish grandmother swore..."Love me, Love my cat!" Well I had this gorgeous white Pursian that was affectionate but at the same time could snatch a critter in the blink of an eye if it happened to come in the house. I had a beautiful Himilan that never left our yard but would bring live lizards into the house as gifts for the Persian that never went out .... The Persian had the habit of sitting on the floor next to my husband while he built remote control airplanes. The Persian would scrabble around in the parts box every time my husband reached in for a part. This annoyed my husband and he would push the cat away. So.....the Persian went to his toy box of wind up fish I put in his water bowel....took it to the parts box my husband had and dropped the fish in. This angered my husband, so he took the fish and threw it down the hall. The cat ran to retrieve the fish and droppit back in the box. This happened over and over until finally my husband realized the cat got one over on him. From then on he liked that cat and it was a game they played often. We had the cat 22 years and when we had to face the inevitable, my husband cried harder than I did. He was shocked at how much he had come to love a cat. Then I got a lanky, springy, feisty female Tabby that looked like an exotic and my husband was wary of it because she was born to a feral litter. He kept asking me if I was sure I wanted a cat like that. I called her Sassy. She settled right in with the dogs and was the alpha of the pack. She was amazing and made us laugh every day with her antics. When she passed my husband cried over her too. The wonderful thing is my husband introduced me to the love of dogs and from my cats, he learned the love of cats.

[@mimiv3088]

2:44 the cat sitting in the middle of the room alone waiting for anyone to come over and pet with it. Makes you just want to go and cuddle up on the couch with it and let it know how loved it is. ❤

[@morrison0]

I thought the same for a long time that cats are independent and not really affectionate. My friend gave me a kitten and he completely changed my mind. I quickly gave him the title my little stalker lol. I've had him 5 years now and he absolutely loves being around me. He follows me everywhere, sleeps on me, if I'm home he rarely leaves my side. I realized looking back on all my years of owning dogs that I had a few that weren't super affectionate. Cats and dogs just all have their own personalities. Some might like being lap pets some might not, some might want to be around you all the time and some not. I have Waffle and two dogs now and Waffle is 99 percent of the time the one laying with me lol but they all do follow me around and get excited when I get home! I wouldn't trade them for the world!

[@meredithcarroll6209]

I really appreciate the woman in blue with the kids. So many dog lovers hate cats because they expect cats to act like dogs, and when cats don't, they write them off as "lesser" or not worth having. It's nice to see a dog lover who is very aware that she shouldn't expect cats to act like dogs when they're *not* dogs.

[@yopi_yopi]

I could never hate cats. I've had life changing experiences with them. One of mine cuddles for warmth in the winter every night. The first night I had her she instantly needed to sleep against my chest. She would follow me everywhere to the point I had her sitting on my bathtub while showering. She's calmed down just a little bit now but she waits for me to go to sleep when I work in my office, even when it's very late 🥺 (special mention to being chronically ill and having a kitty here to support me through this). My other cat is also a sweetie, he's comforted me during meltdowns and sad times, literally drying my tears by brushing himself against my face. I kid you not he's even made biscuits on my back while I was sitting, his paws when up my back (I was pain everywhere in my body). Cats are more sensitive and understanding than we give them credits for.

[@atikakhalda131]

yes cats are independent but they are also very affectionate and sometimes clingy too. both of my cats are always following me around and ask for cuddles/snuggles and they're also very sweet to new people.

[@soulcatcher_pajome]

I know they were encouraged to do so but I did find it interesting how most of them instantly reached into the carrier and picked the cat up straight out of it lol. Lucky they are very docile kittens, or the "will she scratch my hand" question wouldn't have even needed to be asked xD

[@joannaokeyogunjiofor]

And this is why people don’t like cats 😂

[@angelic.process]

@@joannaokeyogunjiofor because they can't respect boundaries?

[@rachelcookie321]

I wouldn’t feel comfortable picking up a cat or a dog as soon as I met it. I would be scared it wouldn’t like it and freak out. I’d only pick it up once it had gotten comfortable with me. But maybe they only did it because they were told to.

[@soulcatcher_pajome]

@@rachelcookie321 Exactly, and this isn't even picking up, this is directly grabbing into their safe space and dragging them out of it forcefully! That's something only very, very few cats would allow you to do without harm.

[@doppledox9272]

I used to be a dog person, until i got a cat. Now i'm an animal person. I LOVE THEM ALL!

[@youcancallmesteph]

I suffered a mini stroke 7 years ago, and my 4 cats came and laid around me until my aspirin kicked in. They never left my side 💜

[@terrencebrown2828]

That is so incredible! Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤

[@BakersfieldBhakti]

Some people may talk about hormonal or physiological reactions in cats, but to me it just further proves they are the perfect companions. There's a reason they were chosen to be the witches familiar!

[@Down_bad_cockroach]

As someone who has grew up with cats and always loved them I laughed so hard when they tried to hold them.

[@silkyhank]

Holding a cat is like trying to hold liquid

[@InsoIence]

@@silkyhank Nah, just support their paws.

[@Anastasia_1467]

Cats are incredibly loving and empathetic. Once I was having sort of a mental breakdown and I kicked my cat (I'm still very ashamed of it to this day). I wasn't even angry with her, I just couldn't control myself and she was the only one near. The kick was also a lot stronger than I expected, she almost flew across the room. Of course I immediately started crying and ran to her, sobbing and saying I was sorry. And the incredible thing is she didn't run from me, didn't hiss, she actually started licking my hands and face and she let me hold her. She understood how bad I felt and she chose to comfort me, even when I was so awful to her.

[@deewesthill1213]

I once knew a lady who had only had cats around for a short time while she was a very young child. Not until she was 80 or so did she decide to adopt a cat. But in all those years she apparently had not learned anything about the ways of cats, because j saw her trying to chase after a cat the way a very young child who is not used to cats tries to do, not knowing you have to wait till the cat decides to make friends with you! The reason she wanted a cat was for company while caring for her chronically ill husband at their home. He begged her to do so because he didn't want strangers around. That meant she had to give up running her beloved business, which was very hard for her because it was nearly her whole life. She hated the boredom and loneliness of being stuck home all the time. A friendly black lap kitty helped her a lot, and he got pampered like a little royal prince!

[@tessab9374]

The purring calms my anxiety. I have a super affectionate Blue Russian cat. She always wants to be by my side and cuddle. She also knows when I'm not feeling well. I always wanted a cat like that so I feel we met for a reason 🥰🥺

[@oliviathompson9937]

‘A person who loves cats is my friend and comrade without further introduction’ -Mark Twain Twain had great love, and quite a few good quotes, about cats.

[@RamenNoodle1985]

There's nothing better than watching someone become cat person!

[@AdamantErinyes]

One of my boy cats loves everyone... aggressively. He comes running with the dogs whenever someone comes over. I also volunteer with cats, and I have to say that cats have a vast array of personalities.

[@go1d3n.nightmare]

I’ve always grown up with dogs. I’m a dog person for sure but I’ve never disliked cats. My husband and I adopted a kitten in October. A black kitten that we named Salem. It’s our first pet and we adore him. I made it very clear to the place we adopted from that I wanted a kitten who was very loving and playful. Our cat is so loving. Cuddles is 14/7. Always follows us. Always wants attention, super playful. Just the sweetest thing ever. He’s also super chill. He allows us to give him baths and trim his nails. He doesn’t get angry or annoyed when we mess with him. So for anyone who doesn’t want a cat because “they’re not friendly,” it’s just a matter of finding the right cat!

[@inthetearoom]

black cats are very social and affectionate

[@bbybambi.]

cats are like therapy to me

[@aidanpham45]

Though we're all human, we still behave differently if we come from different cultures. Some things are ok in this country but rude in other countries so it's really strange when people hate or insult cats because they don't act like dogs. They're totally different species so of course they will act differently. If people want to adopt cats, they need to know about cats' behaviors, treat them like cats to earn their trust

[@caobita]

And leave them in peace when they don't want to cuddle. Show them respect and let them decide when they want your love

[@aidanpham45]

@@caobita Right 👍

[@robertlauncher]

My grandpa: I don’t know about having a cat Kiki now: *Sleeping in a chair near him in the living room.*

[@morganmorgym]

If you're at the point of visiting a cat cafe to learn to like cats, you already like cats.