The Purr-ogative

The purr-ogative.

If you are not a cat owner you might be unaware of a phenomena known as the purr-ogative. As we speak my cat is purring contentedly beside me with her paws crossed adoringly on my arm. Now to an unsuspecting observer they might think, "Oh, how sweet!"

But to a seasoned cat owner we have learned never to let our guard down. Because you know at any moment your cat may change their mind. They may decide that a little bite is in order, and you will never quite know when that moment arrives. 

Cats are very different than dogs. Dogs are always full-in. They are always excited to see you, they are devoted to you constantly and hang on your every word. Cats really don't care all that much if you're smitten with them or not. If you are there, and they want some warmth and affection, then you better dare not move your arm too quickly or you might be toast. 

But the unexplainable thing is that between the purring, the rubbing, and the occasional licking they pretty much have full control over you- thus the purr-ogative.