Feline Corner Of Reddit Discusses Proper Etiquette When Approaching A Cat And Assessing Whether Or Not It Should Be Pet

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kalila courban
Jul 7, 2023 11:00 AM EDT

Calling all cat enthusiasts! Get ready for a paw-some discussion straight from the feline corner of Reddit. We've gathered some priceless advice on how to approach cats and figure out whether they're in the mood for a good ol' petting session. Turns out, our feline friends have some specific preferences! According to one wise Redditor, it's all about paying attention to their body language and cues. If they approach you first or give you those 'pet me' vibes, go for it! But hold on, there's a catch. Another user hilariously suggests that cats want you to pet them... with your eyes! 

To make things even more interesting, Redditors share their secret petting strategies. From offering a hand for a sniff test to humming the 'Mission Impossible' theme song as you approach, it's all about cracking the code. But remember, cats are the bosses here. Next time you cross paths with a cat, keep these tips in mind, respect their boundaries, and relish the privilege of being acknowledged by our feline overlords.

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    Font - Posted by u/LeadingSyllabub3439 3 months ago Do you pet cats outside without knowing the owner of the cat? Why or why not?
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    Font - twirlerina024 - 3 mo. ago My neighbor cat always comes up and rubs himself against my ankles, doing little mews, and then if I pet him, he jerks back and stares at me coldly, like "how DARE you?!?!"
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    Font - buceethevampslayer. 3 mo. ago It's up to the cat really
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    Font - Loves Me Some Redhead 3 mo. ago I pet all the animals that feel like being petted.
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  • 05
    Font - vaildin 3 mo. ago cats don't have owners, they have staff.
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    Font - bpjon 3 mo. ago Unless the cat is on a leash, the owner is irrelevant.
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    Font - Offamylawn 3 mo. ago I'm that way with any nice animal. I draw the line at people. Don't pet them. Very dangerous.
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    Font - catpop12343 . 3 mo. ago I am a simple man. I see a cat, and I want to pet it.
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    Font - throwawayfjabfhw. 3 mo. ago if they approach me first or have body language signaling that they'd appreciate attention then i'll make an attempt
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    Font - TheRadJellyfish . 3 mo. ago I can't not pet a cat. It is imposible. Cats are cute. They deserve pets.
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    Font - One Of144000 - 3 mo. ago i usually do, i can't resist a cute cat! but i make sure to approach them slowly and let them sniff me first to make sure they're comfortable. if they seem scared or aggressive, i leave them alone.
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    Font - MrBananaStorm 3 mo. ago Yeah, they usually come up to me first. When they're rubbing up against my leg, I might as well give them a little bit of head scratchies
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    Font - cmc589 3 mo. ago If I see the cat. I attempt to pet the cat. It's just simple courtesy.
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  • 14
    Font - Tentacalifornia - 3 mo. ago I pet the cat. And sometimes I see my cat go up to people and if they don't pet him I resent them a little....
    via Tentacalifornia
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    Font - Calm_Memories - 3 mo. ago My life's mission is to pet all the cats.
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    Font - Glittering Estate744 3 mo. ago . Yes, if it approaches me. My cat will often take a walk with my son and I and sometimes we all greet the neighborhood cats. It's just polite.
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    Font - UsagiJak 3 mo. ago When Cats are outside they become communal property.
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    Font - Div4r 3 mo. ago Yes I do if a cat walk up to me and I don't pet it that's like insulting the cat
    via Div4r

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