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Old January 26th 19, 01:28 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Cheryl[_5_]
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Default Cats are Not Anti-Social

On 2019-01-22 4:00 p.m., Judith Latham wrote:
In article , jmcquown
wrote:
Scientific study (and personal experience) proves, cats are not
anti-social:


https://www.washingtonpost.com/scien...=.116157365ea3


or:


https://tinyurl.com/yamw6dwe


The crux of the matter seems to be "If you think cats are antisocial,
maybe it's you." LOL How true!


IMHO, a cat will always respond to attention. It might not want to
crawl up in bed with you, and it may not wag it's tail when you come
home (or maybe it will! Buffy does). But a cat always appreciates
scritches and hi, how are you?


I don't know why studies like this are a surprise to anyone. Cats are
only as aloof as you want them to be.


Jill



This is obviously by someone who doesn't get what cats are about. They are
sociable but not usually to everyone and not necessarily when we want them
to be. Sootie is not very sociable to outsiders but that's because they
tend to disturb her peace and quiet or take my attention from her. Sweep
(RB) loved people and was happy to be fussed and adored any time. They all
have different personalities just like we do. I'm more sociable with some
people than others at at different times too.


I've had a cat who wasn't cuddly and initially appeared to be
unsociable. Then I noticed that she might be, to all appearances, sound
asleep, but if I went to another room, she would almost instantly wander
in, curl up in a new spot, and sleep. Like most cats, she liked company
- but it had to be on her own terms. Of the two I have now, both like
petting - but one likes her tummy rubbed and the other, who has never
ever tired of having her back patted or brushes, will try to take your
hand off at the wrist if you dare touch her belly!

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Cheryl