A dog will flatter you but you have to flatter the cat

I'm like a cat. Do not touch me before I've given you permission or I've come to you first. Every so often I will want to cuddle on your lap and only then will I allow you to touch me.

You should feel lucky that I've let you, because it doesn't happen often.

If a dog jumps into your lap it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing it is because your lap is warmer - A.N.Whitehead.