Sad cat eyes are always adorable, and draw people into their unknowable mystique as they meander around in a glazed demeanour.

But a pack of rabid dogs is always menacingly desperate, and will speed on your trail like eager puppies looking for a tasty chew toy.

A cat can be so damned proud though, from being so easily startled.

And have you seen one stop dead and swat away a raging pack?