As I understand it, about 50 thousand years ago canis lupus familiaris domesticated itself and joined human culture and lifestyle rather than the other way around, while felis silvestris was avoiding us until a little over 9,500 years ago. We humans have a longer history with dogs than with cats.

For the past 45+ years I have shared my life and home with a series of canines (several of whom were excellent 'mousers') and a mate of my own species. Cats don't "take" to me nor I to them, I'm regret to say.

-Eta