What is with Aspies and cats?

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I don't really bother much

I can't speak for anyone else, but yeah, I like how cats are usually just happy to chill out near me and aren't constantly demanding attention. But I like their affectionate side just as much, most of them just don't push it on me too much. I do know one kitty who's not entirely like this, though. "Sitting at the computer? I'ma grab your lap. Oh, you must be holding your hands up for me to nuzzle!" Good luck typing.

I do see some parallels between cats and most auties:
* Solitary leanings
* Mostly prefer to do their own thing
* Averse to change
* Like a regular schedule
* Dislike an excess of sensory input, sudden noises, etc

Dogs are of course much more useful as utility animals, unless the particular utility you need is keeping rodents and other small animals at bay. The one dog I've met that I really like is somewhat catlike in her temperament, at least in terms of being chilled out, mostly shutting up, etc.

I relate to animals in general more than most people.

I dunno... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90o6M0if8eU

That one's not fully grown yet, but even adult servals get along nicely with humans of all ages, even if they're a lot higher maintenance than a standard felis catus.

Adult serval with human: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDqv1f9UHwQ

I guess even the most compulsive predators tend to learn (by natural selection, if nothing else) that seeing humans as prey tends to shorten one's life expectancy considerably.

For that matter, are human hunters sociopaths of the animal kingdom? They rarely kill for anything other than sport (and maybe bonus, rather than essential, meat), at least in the first world. I don't take issue with that, personally, as long as they're somewhat responsible about it.

Because we share the same mentality. The Lab Pet LOVES animals, dog and cats!! ! I understand them on their level and vice versa. Oh, redrobin62: Missy is gorgeous....we'll win you over to cats soon enough!

Edit: Salkin, that Serval cat is absolutely gorgeous! I've not seen a Serval before - thanks for sharing that.

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I love cats. I grew up with cats so I have never been without one. I like dogs to a degree, but only like being around them briefly as they are very overwhelming to me since they seem to demand attention and bark loudly. I find cats calming and comforting. I also love their quirky personalities.

A lot of people call dogs their best friends... for me it's cats.



Also , I feel I can relate to cats. Like me they need their space, they don't like loud sounds, they need routine, and they are just overall weird.

i AM a Cat.

I had to laugh when I read Salkin’s post because the pushier cat sounds just like my cat (and sometimes it is hard to type or even see the screen because of him)!

I think the aspies and cats thing is probably more of a generalization than anything, though it is true for me. I like both cats and dogs, but cats are definitely my favorite because I understand them better. I can read cat body language with no problem. I do tend to gravitate towards the more outgoing cats though, like mine. I like that he gets enthusiastically happy to see me when I’ve been gone, and I can teach him to do silly tricks and take him out on a harness for walks. I also like that he purrs (which is probably my favorite sound on the planet, very calming), he’s fairly quiet, he doesn’t need to be bathed, and he uses the litter box. The best of both worlds, in a way.

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Just as we'd always suspected. The secret's out: Aspies are cats

i am both a cat and dog lover and am unable to watch animal rescuse programs without being in floods of tears within 5minutes I do have more affinity with cats but i grew up with 2 cats and a dog so im very equal and funnily enough both animals seemto gravitate towards me equally, as do horses if i go near one.they to sense that i am an overall animal lover with the understandable exeption to rats and snakes.

My husband says I act like I was raised by cats. I do love cats.

Some Aspies love dogs better, some NTs love cats better. Sometimes it's your personality as well.

But I think it's more common in Aspies to like cats because they are quiet and don't make a noise loud enough to make you jump or hurt your ears. That's probably what the reason is more so.

Red Robin, Missy is awesome!
BTW, I have that floor pattern in my bathroom!

Most humans are wild animals, but indeed, there exists a large population that has been domesticated by cats. (I guess that would make me a semi-feral human.)

I enjoy the way that cats show affection, because it feels more "respectful" than when a dog runs up to you and licks you or something.

If you're in the same room with a cat, you can both just ignore each other while you do your own thing. Then, after a minute, the cat might jump up onto your lap, or start rubbing against your legs, or something. If you aren't in the mood to have the cat near you, you can signal it to the cat with body language, and the cat will get the message and wander off. It's more like hanging out with a friend, as opposed to entertaining a child.

You know how people say that you know you're in a good romantic relationship when you can just enjoy your partner's company without saying anything? That's what cats are. The ultimate romantic partner. (Except for the whole romance thing.)

i dislike dogs what have a loud bark. if im in the company with a dog that i know wont bark often, i can live with it.