It took a year of showing her kindness and love to make her confident around humans. When I come home she is so excited to see me that she runs around in circles and rolls over on her back, asking for a tummy rub. I also know that she loves me and shows it in many ways. It is sad that Mr. Saunders has spent his whole life carrying all those hateful and negative thoughts. It isn't just about food Both cats and dogs respond to affection.
Dogs enjoy going for walks even though the food is at home.
My cat greets me when I pull into the driveway, even though she has food in her dish all the time. It may be anthropomorphic to say that they love their masters, but it's pretty ignorant to deny the true affection that pets have. I don't think so. . . . There are six of them and one of me, so I conceded defeat. They know I won't share my home with a human.