Cats 'exploit' humans by purring

[Kirsten]

Just wanted to post the same; a friend sent me the link to that article today.

They really know how to train us, don't they?

I picture a mother cat telling her kittens: "Kids, you need to learn to purr exactly like this . That way you can make the humans do everything you want!

Kirsten

[Randi]

I picture a mother cat telling her kittens: "Kids, you need to learn to purr exactly like this . That way you can make the humans do everything you want! Kirsten

Exactly!

A friend of mine also sent me the article. Yes, we are known as cat-lovers!

[RICHARD]

Actually,

I hate to believe that my cat exploits me.

I tend to look at the arrangement as more a friendship, than a symbiotic one.
It could be looked upon as exploitation - My cat relies on my desire to have him as part of my family. Almost a child, but not needing the major guidance a human would.

I would be upset if my child

The age old problem of cats not having thumbs should be the main focus of any scientific studies.

With opposing digits, a feline would be able to open up drawers, cupboards operate can openers, open doors, feed themselves, operate electrical appliances and use handguns......


On second thought? I'll just go along with the exploitation and remain manipulated.

I feel safer that way?

[Kirsten]

feline would be able to open up drawers, cupboards...., open doors feed themselves,

Oh, mine have learned to open the sliding doors of the kitchen counter behind which their food is stored, even without opposing digits.

Kirsten

[Barbara]

Now tell me something I didn't know before

[GILL]

YEA SO!exploited

[lizbud]

I saw the article this morning. I think my cats have trained me well.