Any Garfield fan knows he doesn't have much pride OR shame, but can we really shame a proud cat for wanting a free lunch? Who wouldn't want one, especially if it's available and might help you care for yourself in other ways? Philosophy aside, a new study does confirm that cats would rather be given a free meal than work for food, something that dogs prefer.
Cats don't like food puzzles like dogs do. They would much rather just eat their food off a plain plate, which we'd be happy to give you, Gizmo, if you didn't chug it down and barf it back up again. Most species prefer the opposite, to engage their brain in some novelty and get their food through work. It's just another befuddling piece of the entire cat puzzle.
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