The narrator reflects on the affection developed for a family cat, despite having little initial interest. The cat chose to bond with him rather than his partner, who is an avid cat lover. The narrator's childhood experiences on a farm led to a different perception of pets, leading to a humorous acknowledgment of his sudden attachment. This affection contrasts with his past view of animals as less personal. The journey toward embracing the cat symbolizes a broader acceptance of companionship.
I do realise I fall into a lineage of pathetic males who claim to barely notice cats until one turns in their direction, at which point said male abruptly U-turns from ambivalent to love-drunk smitten (skitten?).
To be clear, this is our family cat, but yes, in an eye-rollingly predictable move, the cat gravitated to the person in the household who was least interested.
My partner, let's call her Cat Follower, is a cat follower (online and down the street). You can't walk a block without her having to stop while she chases or coaxes a kitty.
I became a vegetarian as soon as I became an adult. Cats were a smoke that mingled with the shade beneath your feet.
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