Are cats narcissists?

60jerry said
We also have enjoyed the friendship of cats for many years. One, 20+ years. Our friends stay with us until the natural end. Usually 4 cats at a time, but we're getting older and have to drop the fleet numbers as they pass.

People who hate cats, in my way of thinking, are very immature and unwilling to accept that every cat is an individual personality. Yep, better be able to compromise, but they are not without feelings of affection and they will compromise, believe it or not. I don't hate dogs but rather, cats give me (us) peace in the mind. Be kind to cats and really, all of the animals. I respect other animals for what they are. Even a rattlesnake. They're just living like rattlesnakes. It's easy to not fiddle around with them 'cause they will never like it. Let them live out their lives.

Cats are animals who respect those who respect them. Makes life easy for all.
Jerry in Denver

I feel like you're talking to me because you quoted me but you're preaching to the choir about cat haters. My post probably seemed a bit abrasive because I do have expectations from the cats because there is a very large area out back with a lot of old mopars.

I feel the retirement plan I have in place is the most humane because they finish out their days as indoor cats amongst my friends, because most people I know like an older and settled cat in the house.

I'm glad most of you have the space and amenities to nurse an old cat till his natural end but such is not been practical here.

Even though gritty kitty turns 10 next year, he's been my most reliable and cuddly cat I've ever had so he's probably going to move in the house with me even though I've never had an indoor cat.
He just took down a huge rat the other day so I think this cat is far from finished but if something happens to him, it would be the most heartbreaking because he's like a 300k mile slant that's still running like a top.