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Angels and The Fallen

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I feel like the reason certain dog-lovers insist cats are evil is because they read their body language as if they were dogs. So here’s a very basic guide to common “mean” things cats do that actually aren’t mean at all if you know what they’re thinking.

Rolling and exposing belly- attacks you when touched Does not mean: Give belly rubs! - haha I tricked you!  Actually means: I’m playful! If you reach for my belly I’ll grab your arm and bite it because I think we’re playfighting! 

Lazily exposing belly - still attacks when touched Does not mean: tricked you again! Actually means: I’m showing you my belly because I trust you. Please don’t break that trust by invading my personal space. I might accept a belly rub if I’m not ticklish and I know you well. Snapping at you while being pet Does not mean: I suddenly decided I dislike you! Actually means: You’re petting me in a way that gives me too much restless energy. Please focus on petting my head and shoulders instead of stroking the full length of my back next time.

Is in the same room but makes no attempt to interact Does not mean:  I’m ignoring you Actually means: We’re hanging out! I’m being respectful by giving you space while still enjoying your company. Slapping/scratching your hand when you try to pet them Does not mean: I hate you! Actually means: You’ve failed to establish that we’re not playing, or the way you’re approaching me scares me. Be calmer, speak more gently, make eye-contact and blink slowly at me before you try again.

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THANK YOU!! so tired of people calling cats evil cos they got scratched by one once when they were 12 🙄 the livelihood of animals does not come down to whether or not you “like them”

Despite both being carnivores, canids and felids tend to be really different. Canids, especially Canis lupus familiaris tend towards social interactive behaviors. Both parents may aid in raising young, they may pack hunt, etc.  Felids, especially Felis catus, tend towards solitary behaviors. Males do not participates in raising of young. (No, you cannot be a cat dad. Only a cat mom!) They tend to hunt solitarily as well–barring African lions. Domesticated cats are a bit unusual in that they may congregate and develop communities. This isn’t like domesticated dog packs. Cats do not usually form intense longterm bonds with each other. That isn’t to say they’re incapable; we do see instances of pairs in the wild and in domesticated cats–such as two cats that have a tendency to cuddle and lick each other. When this happens, we tend to refer to them as a bonded pair. Especially in shelter work. If they are a bonded pair, we have determined that they will distressed without their partner. Canids, including dogs typically hunt through scent. This is also why they tend to have moist rhinariums (or: wet noses). A wet nose helps aid in greater scent. Felids, including domesticated cats, typically hunt through vision. Felids do not tend towards moist rhinariums. They don’t have the higher development for scent. This is all important to understanding cat behavior.  Dogs, by nature of being community-oriented hunters are less likely to find eye contact as an aggressive move. Humans, being a highly community-oriented species, also tends to not view eye contact as an entirely aggressive move. While scent and other movements are important to “conversing” with each other, facial expression can hold importance too. This may make it easier for humans, who are extremely facial-expression based, to “understand” and bond with dogs. Cats, by nature of being solitary (even if they have bonded, they will still rely on their own ability to survive), and due to being vision hunters will inherently view eye contact as an aggressive move. They do not have the need to facially “converse” with each other as much, and their facial expression tend to be more subtle to understand, especially for a highly communal species such as humans. And to be rather honest: Humans are often crap at understanding other animals’ behavior if untrained. This is because we often think of other animals in our own socially complex terms. Even among other great apes, we have trouble. Orangutans, which are a solitary species–the only great ape that is!–have harder to read facial expressions. Unlike cats, however, they may stare at humans and others for no real reason. Staring back isn’t a “problem.” (Which is really weird if you’re moving in between the other great apes a fair amount.) With gorillas and chimps, keeping eye contact is rude. (This is why if you’re at a zoo and the gorilla turns its back. It’s saying “I don’t want to interact.” The polite thing to do is keep distance and don’t stare, especially at the eyes.) Domesticated cats are unlike wild species, however. We’re starting to find through studies that they do develop bonds with humans and will use an owner’s stasis to determine threat levels.  Yea, relationships between cats and dogs and their owners will be different. They are two different fucking species. But that isn’t to say we can’t form bonds with our cats that are deeply meaningful and fulfilling to both parties involved.  It just means we need to understand what’s happening. This is especially important because if we treat a dog like a cat or a cat like a dog, we may cause undue stress to the animal. 

#I love both cats and dogs and like they are so important. Guys be patient#Cat#Doge
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j-esbian

Lately my dog has been smacking people in the face and arms when they pet her and I was like “what the fuck we are just giving you affection” and so I went and googled it

She’s trying to pet us back . She likes to be pet so much and is trying to return the favour but can’t She is so good and pure I love her so much

#WHATS A PUR#I LOVE HER+#doge#thats#soc tue mfddf
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