For some reason, cats get a bad rap. Most people think they're evil and don't hold a candle to "man's best friend," which is simply untrue. Dog people will quickly bash us cat people, but it's time for us to defend our babies and prove that they're way better than dogs.
1. They’re not needy.
You don’t have to worry about leaving them alone for a weekend (as long as you leave out the appropriate amount of food). Which means you don’t have waste money on a sitter. And cats don’t constantly ask for your attention, time or food. Is it just me, or is there nothing worse than a dog’s snout in your plate when you’re trying to enjoy your dinner?
2. They know how to go to the bathroom.
Cats are ingenious. They’re smart enough to know where and when to use the bathroom once they’re litter box trained. You don’t have to wake up early in the morning and take them outside to poop. Don’t worry about having to go out in the snow, sleet or rain just so they can do their business. Sleep in as long as you want to without having to worry about waking up to the lovely smell of dog pee on the carpet.
3. They’re actually very loving.
Yes, dogs show unconditional love. But contrary to what most people think, cats are just as loving too. I overheard a conversation recently in which this woman said that cats are the type of animal to scratch your face off when you die and dogs are the type to call 911 for you. First of all: dogs can’t dial. And second of all: cats really do love their owners. When you create a bond with your kitty, they actually show you a lot of affection and loyalty. They’ll give you little head butts to show they’re happy to see you, and they'll purr because they’re comfortable around you.
4. They're intuitive.
Cats can sense your mood. If you want to be left alone, they automatically know and won’t bother you. Dogs would be all up in your face, which is even more annoying when you’re in a bad mood. When I’m in an annoyed mood, my cat leaves me alone because she knows I don’t feel like having her in my face. But when I’m sad, she can sense it and will lay down in my lap and let me cuddle with her as long as I want.
5. They have personalities.
Not all cats are the same; they all have different personalities, habits and mannerisms. Some are stage five clingers and never want to leave your side. Others are more adventurous and want to explore everything. Some are loners that just want to be left alone, and some are lazy and want to nothing but sleep all day.
6. They’re human-like.
Now, this may be weird to non-cat people, but my cat and I actually fight. We have nonverbal fights for days when we don’t “speak” to each other. She’ll show she’s mad at me by not sleeping in my bed with me or leaving the room when I enter it. Usually I’m the one that starts the fights, but she likes to finish it. For example, I pushed her off my bed because she was in the way, so, naturally, she pooped next to her litter box instead of inside it. I retaliated and I decided to serve her food that she doesn’t like and in return, she pooped in my hamper. Like any relationship, we have our ups and downs, but we get over it and there’s nothing but love.
7. They don’t insist on licking your face.
This is a huge pet peeve of mine when it comes to dogs. They always want to taste my face, and my contour is too on point for them to just lick it off. Instead, cats will just wave their butts in your face, which isn’t great but at least they won’t lick you with the same tongue the use to clean said butt with.
8. They’re less expensive.
Cat food and litter are incredibly inexpensive. Cat care in general is not too much of a financial burden. Take it from a broke college student, $10 a month is definitely doable. Also, most vets usually charge more to treat a dog than a cat. And it is cheaper to get them sprayed or neutered than it is for dogs. They don’t need expensive collars or leashes, and they don’t need to go to costly training lessons. Cats are definitely the more economical choice.
9. They’re cute.
Seriously, you have to be dead inside to think this isn’t cute...
There are many more reasons why cats are clearly the superior animal, but I'll stop at nine as to not enrage you dog people.
