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[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 26 points 1 month ago

I'm very much a dog person, but dogs either insta-love me or are insta-terrified of me. Not sure why.

Cats, though? I've never met a cat that didn't like me. And while a cat is fine too, I've always found it a bit odd since I'm not exactly the biggest cat fan out there. They are cute little bastards, though.

[-] Tinks@lemmy.world 28 points 1 month ago

Part of why cats like you is probably because you don't like them and seek them out. Most cats are wary of people directly trying to approach them without invitation or greeting. In general cats will find the person ignoring them the least threatening and most approachable.

It never fails that cats tend to flock toward the person that is allergic to them, because that person is typically entirely disinterested in them lol. Not being interested in the cats is likely why you make friends with them so quickly!

I like to slow blink at them to show them I’m a friend and it usually helps them approach me.

[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 19 points 1 month ago

Slow blink and feign disinterest.

Play hard to get.

Drives cats bonkers.

[-] Tropper@lemm.ee 14 points 1 month ago

Feigning disinterest wouldn't work on my cat. He demands attention, and will take it personally if you ignore him. If you're new and don't give him attention, he will not stop staring at you, and you will randomly get a swat on the head if you continue.

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Attention h00min! I am cat. Commence adoration!

[-] lupec@lemm.ee 13 points 1 month ago

a cat is fine too

Goddammit lol, been a while since I've seen that referenced anywhere

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

We're basically internet elders just by recognizing it. The sages of the web.

[-] Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I've always been a dog person too, but somehow I ended up with over 10 stray cats.

The only reason I can think of is that they are really good at suckering people in to do their bidding.

[-] smokin_shinobi@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Brain worms make you adopt lots of strays too.

[-] Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

That's likely possible. Either way, I can't bear to turn the other way when little critters are starving out in the snow and need help. Now at least I know they're all safe and happy, and not making more kittens under my neighbor's porch.

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Perhaps you’re One of the Good Ones™

[-] Rocketpoweredgorilla@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago
[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

It could be two things.

I like both but I’m more a cat person, less needy than dogs in find.

Yeah they’re cute little ninja bastards.

I do wonder what it is they sense in people to decide if they like them, cause they’ll approach me but not some of my friends.

[-] DarkThoughts@fedia.io 2 points 1 month ago

Some cats are super needy though, wanting to use you as furniture 24/7.

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