Cats. An animal, a pet, a family friend, or as I like to say, my babies. Some people hate them, some people are allergic to them, but me, I love them.

Cats are their own being. Of course, every pet is. But cats are more independent than most pets. They like to be left on their own, only to join you when they want attention. They clean themselves, and would feed themselves if you left it to them to hunt but would rather just meow in your face until you give them some cat food. Or as my cat likes to do, just rip up the bag and get some himself. Either way, pretty self sufficient. Cats will find their own place to sleep, whether it be with or without you. You are their master, not the other way around.

Despite all that, cats are very loving. When they do want your attention, boy they will let you have it. They will meow in your face, nudge your hands, lay on your lap no matter what is in your hands or on it,, and even play in your hair. They want your love and attention and they will get it. Of course, they will give it to. They will cuddle with you when you're sad, well most of the time. They will pay attention if you have a routine and will be looking forward to when you get home and when you go to bed. My cat even gives hugs when he misses you.

Cats are pretty low maintenance. Are you worried you can’t take care of yourself, let alone a cat? Good news is they are already pretty good at doing it themselves. They don’t need to be let outside every twenty minutes, they don’t have to be watched or put in a cage every time you leave the house. They just need food and water in their bowl and a place to do their business, and they are set and ready to go.

Cats are really funny. In some ways, it’s because they are really smart. If they hear someone coming, they run and hide. In the greatest places. They will open up cabinets, go under and behind furniture, go into the shower or bathtub. They will squeeze anywhere. They will chase bugs or pests around the house like it’s their job, nothing will get in their way! Even furniture, or people. Sometimes it’s because they are really stupid. Like why must they stick their tongues out all the time? How do they run into or fall off of the simplest of things?

As they always say, curiosity killed the cat. Cats really are curious little creatures. They will get into everything they can. Whatever you are doing, they want to be in on it too. The other day we brought in a new fish tank. The stand to said tank is open in the back, but pushed up against the wall. That didn’t stop my cat. He still managed to get behind and inside it.