True. (I'm jaded and a cynic. I also seriously laughed aloud reading this. Kudos.)

My cats still want everything to do with me - even after food !

I read your post and thought, "This has to be a guy living in a western culture country!" Does that make me sexist, or insightful? I would wager the presence of certain genitalia will influence the responses...

Or like when my dog meets any new person... (Dopey dog voice) Oh I just met you but you are the new love of my life! Here, I shall prove it with death by a thousand kisses!