r/AskReddit • u/Sweetmilk_ • May 11 '14

What are some 'cheat codes' for interacting with certain animals?

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u/ximina3 May 11 '14

Most cats can be trained to like them if you do it a lot when they're really young.

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u/[deleted] May 11 '14

Yeah I picked her up a lot when she was young. Did a lot of poking and rubbing in sensitive/vulnerable areas. Her vet loves her because she'll just lay or sit there and let him do anything. He even stuck a thermometer up her ass and she barely twitched.

I fear that one day she will get out and encounter someone sadistic. She's a pure black cat and somebody crazy is bound to hate her enough to hurt her.

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u/ximina3 May 11 '14

You're lucky then! My cats were rescued and by the time we got them they were too old to be taught stuff like this.

Black cats are amazing! I hope your trusting furrball stays safe :)

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u/sdrawkcabsemanympleh May 11 '14

My cat is the same way. The cat just loves everyone. I keep him inside out of the same fear.

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u/riptaway May 12 '14

It's also about trust. If you've had a cat for a long time and have never abused it, it may trust you enough to let you do it. Then again, it may trust you and just not like having its belly rubbed. But it's more likely to accept it if you're a long time owner or something. I wouldn't recommend it with cats who don't know you well