Cat owners do you agree: if your cat doesn't like someone you probably shouldn't like them either?

[Smashingdoozy]

Cats are great judges of character.

Agree

Disagree

Neutral

[Anonymous]

Not a cat owner, but my best friend had this old cat. She warned me when I went to visit her new house that this cat would probably hiss at me and not want to be petted by me because he did this to her husband all the time. So when I got there I just sat on the couch and didn't pay it attention even as it glared at me, but after about 15 minutes, it came over and stepped over me multiple times, then came to rest in my lap and let me pet him. My friend was in shock. Well, her husband is now her ex, and I'm still her friend, soooo....LOL

[ohsheeT]

I am allergic to cats or I guess I was some people at the house next door to me and they moved in and they had a cat and the next day the cat was in my house I have a little doggie door that I've never ever put the sliding door back into it anyway every single day I would take that cat back to the owner and every day I get home from work that cat would be in my house laying on my couch as if it was her couch and I guess we came to an agreement that I would keep the cat because the cat was never going back home it was always coming back to my house

[Lliam]

I'd say that's true for dogs, but I'm not sure about cats. It could be true for some, though.

Our two cats don't trust anyone but us. They hide when people come over. LOL It even took them a few days to accept us.

I've known lots of cats who are more curious, though. And some will seek attention from anyone. Some will even gravitate more to people who don't like cats and rub against them or try to sit on their laps.

I love cats. They all have different personalities.

[Smashingdoozy]

You'd trust a person your cats suddenly took a liking to then huh?

[Lliam]

Not necessarily. 🤣

[DizzyDesii]

I disagree with that. I’m not a cat owner nor cat lover but i’ve dated cat men and they often said their cats were territorial and would act harsh towards company, mainly female company because they knew their owner would be distracted from giving them attention. Some husky owners said the same. Either way, i’m glad the guys didn't “listen” to these pets

[Peter_Penetrator]

Cats and women have a little in common with each other. A cat has to take their time to decide if a stranger is a threat or not. Once a cat has seen you are not a threat; then it will jump up in your lap.


Dogs and men have a little in common with each other. Most dogs that have been treated right by humans will run straight for you wanting your love and attention without hesitation. Now, if you kick that same dog; he doesn’t want anything to do with you and then will move on to someone that isn’t a dog hater.


Even a tame cat is still a little feral. They don’t need us humans to survive. Just like any other wild animal will keep their distance. But because cats have been domesticated it doesn’t take long for them to warm up to humans.


However, if humans never interact with a new born kitten; that kitten will grow to be completely feral.

[Siri137]

Cats generally don't like anyone except the person they've become really attached to, my sister's cat being a good example of this. The cat likes me - a lot - but not her. Dogs are better judges of character, and I say this as someone who actually prefers cats.

[Smashingdoozy]

Sounds like a cat that wasn't socialized well honestly. Every cat I've had loves people in general. Would try get out to say hi to delivery drivers.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

We trust our pets.

If our cat, our dogs, our birds, our rats (Yes, you read that right!) and our spiders acted strangely in the presence of a visitor they don't like, that means they have a bad vibe about that individual.

[nitsuj86]

I think any woman that bases who she hangs out with around her cat is a walking red flag.

Get a dog like an adult lol.

Cats seem to like me, and I don't really like most of them. So is that them being a good judge of my character? I'd say they are bad at judging if people want to pet them or not.

Hard to say. I'd say I'm kind of an asshole to most people except the ones I care about.

[msmissydc]

Yes, I agree. If its actual dislike be super careful around that person and dont tell anyone there were no signs. Be careful not to interpret: "I dont think you are important so I am just going to ignore you" from your cat, as a dislike though.

[Jendcheuebc]

It’s so funny. My cat (male cat) hated all my boyfriends I had during school. Bit them even after I warned them to not pet him. But then I had a guy friend who was gay and my cat loved him and would sit by him on the couch. He didn’t like guys he perceived as a threat, cuz he wanted me to himself 😂

[silvermoon84]

Yes, though that alone wouldn’t be a dealbreaker. I remember my mom telling me that the cats she had before I was born hated my father. I won’t disclose all the details about their marriage or my mom’s divorce but the cats ended up being right. Short answer as why: he turned out to be an abusive deadbeat.

[lightbulb27]

they judge sub conscious intent.

but as well, can be possessive of their owner. your cat may not like any male coming around... to take their perceived... mate.

some cats are weird because their owners are weird... consider that as well:)

[Effably]

More of a dog person but I lean towards yes. Most of the time when someone turns out bad for you, pets did not like them. Of course there may be a confirmation bias.

I trust a dog, nor sure about a cat, to have my best interest at heart. And will at the very least think twice if a pet dislikes someone.

[mstbooblover]

Odds are high for the cat's instinct to be worth being taken into account. On the other hand, a cat doesn't like people gesticulating wildly and talking very loud. Some good people are like that, and the cat's reaction is the result of too much noise and wild movements.

[RavVid]

My cat likes everybody. He can be upstairs having a nap and hears the footsteps of a friend and he'll belt downstairs to greet them at the door.

He has unreservedly shown liking for everybody who has come inside my apartment including the tradies.

So he doesn't show much discernment.

[purplepoppy]

No. Cats are naturally wary of people and it's more likely they just smell a dog on you. Dogs being pack animals are much better at reading little signs a person can't be trusted.

[kylee2437]

Nah. Cats are often jealous animals and they will hate on a human being if they feel like the human being is replacing them in theory. I went over a guys house before and his female cat did that to me , meanwhile his parents cat and dog adored me.

[YesterdaysChild]

Where did you get this jazz at?

Say Whatttt?

[DextroShade]

My cat doesn't like anyone else, so no I don't agree. I wonder how many women have passed up suitable men who would have been good husbands to them and will end up dying alone because their dog or cat didn't like them.

[provokeesmokee]

I would say yes... But my cat is a needy, social dumbass who let me abusive mother pet him.

He doesn't know good from bad, wall from no wall. He is big dumb.

[Red_Arrow]

I like birds. Hummingbirds are wonderful to watch. But cats try to sneak up on every bird and kill them. Dogs don't, so I prefer dogs.

[Smashingdoozy]

That isn't a cats fault its peoples fault. I keep my cats in doors

[Red_Arrow]

That is the cat's fault. The only way to prevent it is to imprison it, such as in your home. Staying in side is not normal for cats or any other creature.

[Smashingdoozy]

You can still take them outside. I took my cats on walks just like you would a dog

[Red_Arrow]

I can let the dog play outside in our yard without a leash and it will not bother the birds.

[legalboxers]

people suck, and if I had a cat, and it didn't like you, I would take my cats opinion

[jshm2]

It's a fucking animal, you should not be taking social queues from one.

[rachel776]

if my cat liked anyone i would be worried about my cat