@duglop Cats can hold grudges for longer than that.
@AskTheDevil actually that's not true, unless a cat goes through something very traumatic their memory span is usually 16 hours give or take
@duglop I'll make sure to let the thousands of cats I've lived with know that! They're so bad at science!
@duglop But I have lived with cats. Cats that decide they don't like a person will continue to avoid or sometimes even revenge themselves on a person for years.
I'm not sure how they've conducted this, but I've observed cats taking a dislike that appears to remain for lengthy periods, to humans, dogs, other cats.
Cats take most minor incidents in stride, but they can remember those who've offended or pleased them.
@AskTheDevil ok... but I think I'll stick wiith the countless experts that say otherwise...
@AskTheDevil PS - I've worked in animal shelters - so I think I know a little something about this - an abused animal takes time to recover (if at all) - an accidental step on a tail will be forgotten in a matter of hours... there IS a difference as I've said...
@duglop I once accidentally zapped one of our cats on the nose twice in one week with static electricity. The second time, the zap was so strong that it left a tiny scorch mark on her nose and my finger.
For years after, the cat would not tolerate me, would hiss and growl, and would even attack me from under furniture, hissing and making aggressive noises.
I'm _much_ older than 58, and have known many cats. Enough that even I offend them occasionally, and always by accident.
@AskTheDevil well yeah that's extra extra ordinary so that's different circumstances, hopefully it didn't hurt the cat too bad
@duglop Free will is a wonderful thing.
@AskTheDevil PS - I'm 58 - I;ve had a dog and/or as cat in my life for 55 of those years - and have yet to see a grudge - then again I don't abuse animals - and THAT'S when a dog/cat will hold a grudge...