Why we keep cats...

[Cantabrigian]

...but why is it that cats adhere most strongly to those humans who have fur allergies or are otherwise least appreciative of their presence?

 

One theory is that such people look at the cats less, which in strangers they interpret as being a safer bet.

An unknown big animal looking at you with stereoscopic vision is generally a sign that you should leave the area...

[Erpingham]

One theory is that such people look at the cats less, which in strangers they interpret as being a safer bet.

Though given the tendency for cats to want to be the centre of your attention (e.g. sitting on the key board as you attempt to type) I'm not sure of that. I suspect that cat intends to convert such people into cat lovers by showing them particular attention