Before a Cat will condescend To treat you as a trusted friend, Some little token of esteems needed, like a dish of cream;And you might now and then supply Some caviar, or Strasbourg Pie, Some potted grouse, or salmon paste —He's sure to have his personal taste.(I know a Cat, who makes a habit Of eating nothing else but rabbit, And when he's finished, licks his paws So's not to waste the onion sauce.) A Cat's entitled to expect These evidences of respect. And so in time you reach your aim, And finally call him by his name.

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats