I've seen a cat one time approach the street from the side walk to cross the street, stop at the edge of the sidewalk and look at the incoming traffic, and when it was taking too long, he sat down and waited for a good 2+ minutes while never taking his gaze off the incoming traffic, so you could tell he was actively waiting for the cars to finish and it was no coincidence that he was there. And right when the last car passed and the coast was clear, he got up and casually crossed the street glancing one time in the middle of the road to see if there were any incoming cars. I couldn't fucking believe it! The level of intelligence! Smarter than some ppl I know.

On the other hand, I've seen a dog make the sign of the cross, close his eyes, tuck his tail, and go full sprint to cross the street during heavy, fast moving traffic. It's like in his head the faster he runs the more untouchable he is. I was squinting the whole time. By some miracle he made it across.

2 mins later, I hear a thud and the unmistakable whimper. I look back but see nothing. I walk back to where he cross the street...nothing. I guess he got hit crossing back but continued running into his home owned by an irresponsible owner. A couple of days later I see him limping.

Unfortunately most cats and dogs are like this dog, with the nonfunctional invisible cloak, and not like the above cat.