Friendly Felines: Cats Like People (Really!), Study Says

[Sagan]

By Mindy Weisberger, Senior Writer | March 28, 2017 04:39pm ET

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Do cats like being around people, or are they only using humans to open doors and operate can openers? A new study suggests that human contact is more important to cats than previously suspected (though, arguably, cat owners knew that all along).

While it is commonly accepted that dogs enjoy and seek the company and attention of people, there is less of a consensus about felines. Cats ? which typically need more sleep and less daily maintenance than dogs ? have earned a reputation (particularly among dog lovers) for being standoffish and nonchalant, and less interested in the affection and approval of people than canine pets are.

However, when researchers investigated cats' preferences for food, toys and social interaction with people, most of the cats sought human attention over everything else ? even food. In other words, cats like us! They really like us!

Do cats like being around people, or are they only using humans to open doors and operate can openers? A new study suggests that human contact is more important to cats than previously suspected (though, arguably, cat owners knew that all along).

More:
http://www.livescience.com/58438-cat...e=notification

[lethargic nomad]

Of course, cats like humans. Even my previous roommates' cats that I didn't feed, would seek my attention.

Cats are just picky about who they like. They only like certain people. Dogs seem to be pretty open to most people. Not very picky at all.