Cat people have the word “SUCKER” written on their foreheads in ink that only cats can see. (My three cats vigorously deny this allegation.)
These guys seem to have our number, definitely my wife's. She cannot turn them down. She also rescues baby geckos constantly. Keeps them in small terrariums for a few days until they get strong and fast enough to stay away from the adults that will cannibalize them.
Of course, we also have an adult gecko that stays with us indoors. One of the cats had caught and bit him, destroying one of his eyes. Poor guy cannot see well enough to hunt now, so he is somewhat tame and lives a life of luxury indoors eating papaya.