Did My Pets Really Hate Me?

My cat would run away like I was a monster :), and my dog only liked my cousin. Did I do something wrong, or were they just plotting against me? Anyone else’s pets act like this?
I don't know about dogs. It's common with cats, they avoid contacts.

But to win a cat.

Treats, give them space and more treats.

Also each cat is different. Some cats don't like to be touched, while some cats (dog-cats) are very clingy.

They are curious, the more space you give them. They suddenly want to come and headbutt your leg and rub their scent onto you.

We have over 30+ cats around the house and outside in the garden. All strays, rescued or abandoned. Each cat has a different personality.
 
They're not plotting, just opportunists! lol
Usually it's not personal, pets often bond with who feeds or plays with them most consistently. Your dog liking your cousin might just mean your cousin has better treats or more playful energy :D
 
I don't know about dogs. It's common with cats, they avoid contacts.

But to win a cat.

Treats, give them space and more treats.

Also each cat is different. Some cats don't like to be touched, while some cats (dog-cats) are very clingy.

They are curious, the more space you give them. They suddenly want to come and headbutt your leg and rub their scent onto you.

We have over 30+ cats around the house and outside in the garden. All strays, rescued or abandoned. Each cat has a different personality.
Yeah, that actually explains a lot. I definitely made the mistake of trying too hard with the cat. No treats, no patience, just pure desperation :D

Respect to you though, 30+ cats is next level. You’re basically running a cat kingdom, and every one of them having a different personality makes it even funnier and cooler. :)
lol this is the strategy I would use if I was your cousin :D
LOL fair enough, that’s a solid strategy. I can’t even be mad anymore, I respect the hustle :D
No—pets don’t feel hate like humans do; what seems like dislike is usually stress or misunderstanding.
That’s a fair point. Looking back, it was probably more confusion than hate on their side. I just like to blame my younger self because it makes the story funnier :D
you need to give them more treats. no money no honey
Haha true, treats fix everything. I guess I was trying the “love and hugs” method for free and it totally failed :D
They're not plotting, just opportunists! lol
Usually it's not personal, pets often bond with who feeds or plays with them most consistently. Your dog liking your cousin might just mean your cousin has better treats or more playful energy :D
Haha, that makes sense! I was taking it way too personally. Clearly, my cousin just leveled up in the treat game ;)
 
It’s rarely personal; pets usually attach to whoever feeds or plays with them most.
Yeah, I get that now. I was just overthinking it as a personal rejection, turns out I just need to step up my treat and play game :D
Happens a lot, some animals just pick their people and ignore the rest lol
Haha, exactly! I was the unlucky one they “ignored by default” :D At least I wasn’t their favorite… just their human practice buddy.
This + let's face the truth: Some cats have a cunty behaviour, no matter if premium whiskas or not =)
Haha, so true! Some cats just come with that “attitude included” setting, no matter how many treats you throw at them :D
 
It’s rarely personal; pets usually attach to whoever feeds or plays with them most.
Women same, but somehow men think that throwing all the responsibility on us (ie zero fun) is the way to go, then they wonder why we don't give a fuck.
 
Don’t worry, you didn’t do anything wrong… unless you forgot to pay them in treats. That’s always their loophole)
Haha, that’s probably it. I missed the treat payments and they instantly found a loophole :D lesson learned.
Women same, but somehow men think that throwing all the responsibility on us (ie zero fun) is the way to go, then they wonder why we don't give a fuck.
Honestly, that’s a fair comparison. If everything turns into responsibility and zero fun, the connection dies. Effort, balance, and actually enjoying time together matter way more than just dumping duties and expecting interest. :)
They don’t. Pets just act weird sometimes.
Yeah, true. Sometimes there’s no deep reason at all. Pets just do weird stuff and we try to overthink it like it’s personal :D
 
My cat would run away like I was a monster :), and my dog only liked my cousin. Did I do something wrong, or were they just plotting against me? Anyone else’s pets act like this?
Haha no, pets don’t hate us. They just act like they do sometimes :D
Maybe you should check with your cousin, pets usually gossip before deciding who they like.
 
You didn’t do anything wrong :D. Pets bond on comfort and energy, not fairness. Totally normal.

How to fix it (the “Invisible” method):

Cat: Ignore them. Sit calmly, no eye contact. Let the cat approach first.
Dog: Become the source of good stuff. You give the best treats and favorite walks for a while.
 
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