You need to take a “liberal” approach to the cats. Explain to them you mean them no harm and wish to peacefully coexist. Then apologize for any and all things that have happened to them in the past, making sure to accept the blame on behalf of all Americans.
Soon they will come to realize you mean them no ill and will become cuddly little lap kitties.
ya know I tried that.
Felt sorry for the momma cause it was a pretty hot Florida summer day. That ended when her claws came out.