At least most cats still have an independent streak.
If humans dissappeared tomorrow, cats would survive, and possibly thrive for a time.
Chihuahuas, Corgis, beagles, etc? Not so much. Hell, from what I understand, British Bulldogs have been bred to the point that natural birth is a literal physical impossibility, requiring human surgical intervention to birth.
We intentionally bred dogs to suit our needs. We have a few intentionally bred cats (e.g. Persian longhairs) but the standard shorthairs are not too far from their feral mousing cousins.
Sadly, the cats we domesticated are likely not to live long. So it really is extra cruel to abandon your kitty without a home. They don’t have enough instincts to figure out hunting themselves while also avoiding predation.
Also the wilds are super harsh compared to human homes. Even the parks and foothills near human settlements are rough living.
At least most cats still have an independent streak.
If humans dissappeared tomorrow, cats would survive, and possibly thrive for a time.
Chihuahuas, Corgis, beagles, etc? Not so much. Hell, from what I understand, British Bulldogs have been bred to the point that natural birth is a literal physical impossibility, requiring human surgical intervention to birth.
Bulldogs & Pugs are a cruel human creation…
We intentionally bred dogs to suit our needs. We have a few intentionally bred cats (e.g. Persian longhairs) but the standard shorthairs are not too far from their feral mousing cousins.
Sadly, the cats we domesticated are likely not to live long. So it really is extra cruel to abandon your kitty without a home. They don’t have enough instincts to figure out hunting themselves while also avoiding predation.
Also the wilds are super harsh compared to human homes. Even the parks and foothills near human settlements are rough living.