"dogs have owners, cats have staff" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. Alternative form of dogs have masters, cats have staff Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: dogs have masters, cats have staff
    Sense id: en-dogs_have_owners,_cats_have_staff-en-proverb-2-iFsWiM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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