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Originally Posted by James
Over here we call it 'clapping' instead of 'petting'. I always clap dogs, cats only if they're friendly. Cats are too evasive.
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Never heard of that one.
Yes, cats are evasive. Dogs will basically run up to you and jump up your leg, wagging their tails. Cats will be all suspicious, like, "what's this guy want? What's his angle?" Obviously I'm sure everyone knows you don't just grab a cat or launch yourself at them (unless you forget what the inside of a doctor's surgery looks like and need to be reminded!); you get down on their level and extend your hand, back usually, to let them sniff and confirm your attentions. You let them take the lead, and if they want to, they'll begin nuzzling up against you.
Can be very rewarding though. You can make a lot of new animal friends that way, and there's no sight quite like a cat you've befriended charging from their garden when they see you, to get some attention and affection. As long as their owner is cool with it of course...