Of Cats and People

Finally, a proof that animals don't enjoy being "tortured"! It's been weeks since my husband and I frequently picked up our cats and petted them because we wanted to, not because they wanted us to. And the cats have changed their behavior completely. Well, at least the smart one has. He now is very sweet, purrs like crazy and climbs into any lap he can find. What do you know? Pets don't like being petted against their will?!

Sadly, this reminds me very much of American policy in Iraq. We mean well (or at least some of us do), but our attentions are not welcome.