[Alex Murphy]

In fact, the tests appeared to show that no cats enjoyed being stroked. Some were prepared to tolerate it – but they were the individuals that showed the highest levels of distress. The researchers concluded that genuine cat lovers should avoid constantly petting their feline friends to spare their feelings.

Why not just avoid having them in your family entirely?

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Why not just avoid having them in your family entirely?

I think most people on this thread will heartily agree that almost no one purposely includes a cat in their family. They invade, both your home and your heart, in the way only a cat can. I personally have never sought out a cat-person for my home.