There’s a lot of stupidity unsaid there, which is the best way for stupidity to be.

“I have no idea. I choose not to unfairly distress them by trying to find out.”

It’s because in his heart he is a dog, Maverick. And also is a fucking terrifying giant that cats find very off putting. Did wonders for his reputation as a masked merc- there’s something astounding intimidating about someone making all the feral cats run away when you come to down. It’s horror movie level spooky.