The preference for cats or dogs can stem from allergies, familiarity or just stepping in pooch poop one too many times.
Bad experiences with Fido or Fluffy may cement a pet bias for life. Just ask the five kids GIFed below.
Worry not, cat lovers, it's not all flying kitties. Scroll past all the eeks moments for a gallery of six children who will likely always have a soft spot for the Internet's favorite animal.
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Annnd, finally, one cat that will never like kids.
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