It's because dogs were completely extinct and cats went (nearly extinct)

Here's what they look like.

Pixer: "Neither have I, at least until meeting Skye, since that's when I first learned Judd was a cat."

(fun fact: inkmatas said nearly because chicago exists)

I don't know why I did this

Inkmatas: What is that?

beldum: cat

Inkmatas: *Gasps* IT'S SO CUTE!!!

Beldum: Alright just take that *leaves*

*manifests a dog since beldum already did a cat*

Inkmatas: Awwwwww it's so adorable!!! *Pets the doggo*

Well you've met BaconCat

Inkmatas: Yeah I know! *She says as she's covered in starches*

I've taught him to be nice to you
BaconCat: mew *nibbles Inkmatas but it doesn't hurt*

Inkmatas: awww *Pets BaconCat more*