Sir, – Regarding Larry the Cat and his snub of An Taoiseach (Photograph, September 19th), if one wishes to pet a cat, it is totally inappropriate to swoop down on the animal from above.
This is perceived as a threat. It is necessary to get down to the same level as the animal and offer your hand gently.
Then the cat ultimately decides how things will proceed.
Done correctly, it’s not unlike politics. – Yours, etc,
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FRANK BYRNE,
Glasnevin,
Dublin 9.
