Why Moyo prefers being pet by feet, not hands
Hands have committed unspeakable crimes. Feet are blameless.
David: Moyo likes being pet by my feet and not my hands. Why?
Claude: That's a quirky preference. A few possibilities.
Feet are less threatening to cats than hands coming from above. Hands descending toward a cat can trigger prey instincts — something swooping down — while feet stay low and approach more predictably. Moyo might find the ground-level contact less intimidating.
Feet are often cooler than hands and have a different texture, especially if you're barefoot or wearing socks. Some cats develop preferences for specific sensations.
But mostly, I think: hands pick cats up, trim nails, give medication, and do other things cats don't love. Feet have never betrayed Moyo. They're safe appendages with no negative associations.
David: "Feet have never betrayed Moyo." You're hilarious.
Claude: Honestly, from Moyo's perspective it's probably true. Your hands have committed unspeakable crimes — the vet carrier, the surprise belly touch that went one stroke too long, the audacity of closing a door. Your feet? Blameless. Just warm floor objects that occasionally wiggle in an entertaining way.
Cats really do keep receipts.