How to Get a Cat to Like You | Lifehacker

Win the affection of any feline friend with these foolproof cat hacks.


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[tiashiraz]

This is why when a cat likes you, it means so much - because you earned their trust.

[porshprix]

Dogs have owners,
Cats have personal assistants.

[Ray-ksbb]

I wonder how cats would feel if they knew humans dedicated books and videos on how to befriend them

[lalakuma]

So you're telling me that in order to impress a cat, I need to:
1. Spray on perfume
2. Play hard to get
3. Hold out my hand strategically
4. Demonstrate physical intimacy
5. But also respect their physical boundaries
6. Seduce them with my eyes
7. Be fun and playful
8. Pay for their dinner


Why do these sound so familiar?

[copperguardian]

How to tame a dog: Who's a good boy?! *Tamed*


How to tame a cat: OK so first you need to find the 4 ancient skulls guarded by the holy guards

[nostalji]

Don't use a lazerpointer to play with cats without treats. Cats need the satisfaction of a successful hunt.

[debless]

Why does this also feel like solid dating advice?

[barbwellman]

1. Totally ignore them.

2. When they show interest in you...feed them

3. Repeat

[alper]

Forget those tips, you have to be chosen by the cat to earn his attention..

[heykyu]

Instructions not clear. blinked my eyes too slow and the cat was gone.

[SassafrasTee]

I heard blinking your eyes slowly is a sign of love. I tried that on a bunch of unsocialized cats at a nearby shelter. It work for every cat. Also, it depends on the cats personality and what they have been through.

[MCshadr]

Tip: Most of this doesn't matter when the cat loves you. Blocking the exit has become a game between me and my cat, he loves it. If he gets past, he comes back and tries again, every time.

[cyberwing]

“How to Charm a Cat”
There are many ways to do this but I have one strategy that always works. I look a cat up and down, and say


“Hey, how you doin.”

[dsmbishi]

“Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods.”
Christopher Hitchens

[joeloliver]

My mom has many cats and here is what I have learned
1. You can’t charm a cat
2. The cat will choose you as their Hooman
3. If a cat denies up

[HanaNoMachi]

1. Respect its personal space
2. Give gentle pets
3. Share snacks sometimes
4. Let sleep on your bed

Done. Official 24/7 best friend.

[st.joanieofarc]

I've lived with cats my whole life, and I've done these hacks without realizing it

[raggedyexynos]

Step 1: Give them food
Step 2: Prove your allegiance to serve all of their needs as their servant and slave for all of eternity

[cinzamon]

its so strange to me how people DONT know this stuff. i grew up with cats my whole life and its so obvious to me they like to keep things calm at all times. when people say they dont like cats bc cats dont like them they’re usually the ones who exhibit a lot of chaotic energy when interacting with all pets lol

[notmemeoftheweek]

Me *Blinks Slowly*

Cat: *Teleports behind me* Nothing personal kid