lol they just don't know. The mystical power they hold over us evaporates the minute we realize there are 3 BILLION of them on the planet, and they all come equipped with that same fuzzy little peach we crave. So the answer becomes: pet it, yes. stroke it, yes. Kiss it and treat it with all sorts of tender care, absolutely. Even treat it a little roughly when called for, no doubt at all.
But beg for it? Not likely. Just like the city bus, if I can't hop on this one another will be along in a minute lol.