Little orphan cats don't groom themselves
As well those who grow up with a mother.
They grow accustomed to matted fur,
And so, also, when they are grown,
They don't mind a ruffled look
Or being rubbed the wrong way.
They will take whatever petting they can get.

Little humans that aren't comforted when they cry
Produce a lot of cortisol
In an attempt to relieve themselves of stress.
This hardens the brain,
And other results aren't known.
But they may mind very much
Being rubbed the wrong way.

-jenn