How your cat gets his way with you


	How your cat gets his way with you

Fast T friend

7-14-2009 6:03 AM

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cats, sound, vocal, purr...

Fast T friend says:

"I think most cat owners would agree that they like to have things their own way - and usually get it. More so than dogs I think, who are usually more subservient," she says.

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7-14-2009 9:58 AM

chestnut501

That's amazing. No wonder they have us wrapped around their little paws.

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