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[–] Soot@hexbear.net 21 points 6 days ago (2 children)

We have strong evidence to the contrary. Cats only meow to humans, not to other cats. So they know we're fundamentally different.

[–] leftzero@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Kittens meow to their mothers.

But yeah, cats have evolved to meow in just the right tone that makes us go all “aww, I need to help this cute little varmint, even if it will scratch me for the effort”, so you've got a point there.

[–] Nakoichi@hexbear.net 13 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Cats like being pet because the oils in our hands remove dust from their fur and we can scratch places they can't easily reach.

Also who doesn't like being pet?