[ you know, jusis wouldn't really mind if the patron deity of horses was demanding pets. or, more likely, brushing. makes him think. ]

That sounds like a small price to pay for a god's favor. Usually that involves lengthy, dangerous pilgrimages and hours of careful reflection. [ not that aidios demands that, either, but it's one way of showing devotion. ] Unless you don't like cats. Somehow, I don't get that impression.