Why Cats Make The Best Pets
Today’s domesticated cat has become the companion animal of choice for huge number of people around the world. In the United States alone, more than 30 million domestic pet cats now outnumber the dog population by several million, with the gap increasing each day. For what reason has the domestic cat become so popular? What is it about this puzzling creature that appeals to so many of us?
The answer to this definitely has to be the inscrutable personality of the cat. Extremely intelligent, it possess an arresting combination of personality traits not found in other domestic pets. Beguiling and quiet, self-sufficent amd poised, athletic and fastidious, the domestic cat is seldom needy. It appreciates company but is also content to spend time alone for hours at a stretch, making it the perfect pet for single people especially, let alone a family.
This independent streak, a result of cats in nature living alone by themselves, gives the household cat a slightly cavalier attitude for life; for them, the sun does not rise and fall around people, although they appreciate what we have to offer, thank you very much.
The capability with which cats survive, with or without the help of humans may just be one of the main reasons why we like them so much. Emotionally needy pets (or people) tend to become increasingly irritating after a time; cats are charming egocentric creatures. This, combined with their beauty, grace, dignity, and ease of care, always makes them dsireable.
Humans also love cats because they say, ” we are your roommate, not your servant,” and for their ability to recognize the value in taking a nap. And who does not appreciate the cat’s clean, fastidious nature and built-in toilet training? Try getting a Schnauzer puppy to use a litter tray!
There’s no doubt that cats enjoy all the consideration we humans give to them, though they will, given the chance, deny it. They are perfectly happy to stay with us because we love them and provide for them, but if we vanished from the planet anytime soon, it#s more than likely that the cat would mourn somewaht, meow some, and then get on with the business of finding a furry little meal – all the while mocking the millions of rudderless, grief-stricken pooches aimlessly wandering about, wondering what to do next.
If my life experience is anything to go by, closer bonds have been developed with a cat when an owner enables the cat to decide for itself when and where it wants affection from its owner. As my grandmother used to say: “You’ll never own a cat but one may choose to live with you”.
