When my cats aren't happy, I'm not happy. Not because I care about their mood but because I know they're just sitting there thinking up ways to get even.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shelley humorously claims cats plot revenge, explaining his unhappiness when they are unhappy.
- In plain terms
- My cats plot revenge so I worry when they look unhappy.
- What can you take from it?
- View pet behavior as complex or strategic.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do pets have revenge plans?
- How much do we project on pets?
Another view
It projects human traits onto animals.
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