On a rainy day, with a gray sky casting a somber mood over pedestrians. However, amidst this dreariness, a pair of cats and dogs joyfully dance at the center of the scene. In their world, predominantly in black, white, and gray, the absence of vibrant colors on a rainy day doesn’t dampen their spirits. Unlike humans, the grayscale palette doesn’t affect their mood, and they find happiness in their unique perspective. Cats don’t usually lick their owner’s face like dogs do. Instead, owners often want to hug and kiss their cats, but many times the cats aren’t interested. They can be indifferent or even run away. This is because some cats naturally enjoy being close to people, while others are more independent and prefer their own space. On a tall table rests a pile of dog treats. A cat sits behind them, contemplating whether to push them off the edge and, if so, which one to start with. Cats have a penchant for nudging items off surfaces, and this feline is no exception. Beneath the table, a dog eagerly awaits, mouth watering in anticipation of the treats the cat might send tumbling down. Dogs are throwing a party, reveling in their sociable nature as pack animals. At the dog party, they mingle, hold wine glasses, and dance together in an open, warm, and friendly celebration of canine camaraderie. Cats are having a party, embracing their solitary nature as independent creatures. Most cats are not keen on close social interaction with other felines. Cats find comfort in curling up in boxes, making it the perfect setting for a cat party. Each cat quietly occupies its own cardboard sanctuary, maintaining a respectful social distance from others. The human is feeding the dog, and the dog looks at its owner with admiration and love. In the dog’s eyes, the owner is tall and shining, like a god. Because when the owner feeds the dog. The dog thinks : people love me, feed me, pet me, they must be god. The humble human servant, kneeling and pleading for the cat lounging in the tree to descend for a meal. The cat, convinced of its divine status with the mantra “People love me, feed me, pet me – I must be god”. Humans and dogs swap roles. Dogs rule the world, and humans become pets. In our lives, we often encounter clothing and items adorned with cute cat and dog patterns. In the dog-dominated world, the roles reverse, and dogs wear clothes with human patterns. The humans are drunk, vomiting, and very gross. But the dogs still find them cute. Gangster cat. Only one cat, because cats are solitary hunters. The way the dog expresses love to the owner: by licking the owner’s face. Dogs often show affection by licking. Close Reigning Cats & Dogs Reigning Cats & Dogs is a hilarious series depicting cats and dogs’ distinct universes through biological traits and psychological quirks, showcasing how they see the world and treat their owners differently. Alex Yuting Tao ↗ ..... dogdogart.format.com ↗ ..... instagram.com/dogdogart @ ..... dogdogart@hotmail.com 2024 Alan Yu Alice Sharivker