A
concept well known among those who
share homes with
cats. No
human being has ever
owned a cat. They have been
lucky enough to
live with cats,
allowed to
pet cats, or even to
provide for cats, but the
humans were
never in a position of
ownership. The real
test for this is to make
demands of "your" cat in a
clear voice within
earshot of the furry
beast.