I am a cat person and I am not ashamed to say it. I know there are many people who are anti-cat, and I think I might know why. Cats tend to embody some of humanities worst qualities like aloofness, selfishness, and laziness. Compare these qualities to the loyalty and unconditional love of dogs, there seems to be a clear winner. As awesome as dogs are, I definitely relate more to cats.
1. They love naps.
There are few things I love more than a good nap. Unfortunately my human life forbids me from napping all day like a cat, but I often fantasize about it.
2. They are masters of the cold shoulder.
When I am mad I give people the cold shoulder and turn passive aggressive. No one gives me the cold shoulder better than my cat. Cats will completely ignore your existence for whatever reason until you again become worthy of their affections.
3. They give judgmental glances or stares.
I think I am more judged by my cat than anyone else I have ever met.
4. They desire to fit into absurdly small spaces.
I have met many humans that try to squeeze into clothes that are a size too small. And who doesn't want the ability to disappear into a small space when they are embarrassed?
5. They attempt to cover up their messes.
Cats try to bury their messes. Humans do the same thing, just in a slightly different way.
6. They have a need for affection.
Cats can be extraordinarily affectionate creatures when they desire, the same with some humans I know.
7. And on the flip side, they have a need for personal space.
Cats as well as humans have a personal bubble that is best not to infiltrate.
8. They have a need for cleanliness.
Cats clean themselves a lot, and compared to the majority of the animal kingdom, humans do too.
9. They are amused by simple things.
My cat will play with crumbs, and I will spend an unreasonable amount of time playing with the sticky glue that comes off the back of gift cards.
10. They are still loved despite all the annoying things they do.
I love my sister even though she takes my clothes, and I love my cat even though he likes to randomly attack my ankles.
In a way, I think loving cats teaches us to love humans.
