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Sorry, the truth is we domesticated ourselves. Felis did not need your help to survive, and as he was no dummy, you certainly would not have succeeded in tricking or coercing him into accepting your company. Rather, he willingly entered into your communities, and on recognizing that a mutually beneficial relationship could exist between felines and humans, he agreed to stay. (lmao) Page 16 Jenn's notes 3 notes

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Jenn p. 16

Sorry, the truth is we domesticated ourselves. Felis did not need your help to survive, and as he was no dummy, you certainly would not have succeeded in tricking or coercing him into accepting your company. Rather, he willingly entered into your communities, and on recognizing that a mutually beneficial relationship could exist between felines and humans, he agreed to stay. (lmao)

Jenn Feb 15, 2024

Jenn p. 14

[…] archaeological evidence […] the partnership between cats and humans is older than currency, older than man’s use of metals, and older even than written language.

Jenn Feb 15, 2024

Jenn p. 6

“Don’t let the poor cat out!” you whisper, as we stare through the window or dart toward an open door. In your estimation we would scarcely survive even a minute out in the world. If only you knew what our kind has overcome!

Jenn Feb 15, 2024

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