I think you can’t expect anything from cats. They historically lived on the farm with farmers, chasing rats and other annoying small animals, and that’s it. You weren’t supposed to interact with them much, they do their thing, you do yours. Maybe the children play a bit with them, but that’s it.
In my country today, dogs keep livestock together and ward off intruders (human or animal). The concept of a “pet” dog is relatively new and there wasn’t even dedicated dog food until a few years ago, they just ate scraps and offcuts.
I think you can’t expect anything from cats. They historically lived on the farm with farmers, chasing rats and other annoying small animals, and that’s it. You weren’t supposed to interact with them much, they do their thing, you do yours. Maybe the children play a bit with them, but that’s it.
If you want a companion, get a dog.
In my country today, dogs keep livestock together and ward off intruders (human or animal). The concept of a “pet” dog is relatively new and there wasn’t even dedicated dog food until a few years ago, they just ate scraps and offcuts.