Cats vs. dogs, a debate as old as time. Dog-lovers enjoy the companionship and energy of dogs and cat-lovers prefer the calmness and ease of caring for a cat. While I also love dogs, I am the proud owner of two happy, fluffy cats (one of which is pictured above). Having lived with cats since I can remember, here is a list of reasons they never fail to make me smile.
1. They're like little ninja-companions (silent and adorable)
In general, cats are not noisy pets. Sure, they'll meow at you if they want food or to go outside, but they won't make a fuss if a visitor enters the house or a car drives by. Sometimes it's a problem not knowing where your cat is, but we put a bell collar on ours so we know where he is.
2. You have to earn their trust
Cats are fiercely independent animals and show affection as they see fit (this can cause them to come off as unfriendly). It may take months for a new cat to show affection to a household, but once they do, it's magical. When cats prance up to you with their tails straight up and looking for head scratches, then that is true friendship.
3. Cats are very low maintenance pets
Cats are very content with food in their bowls, a clean litter box, and attention. No need to walk them multiple times a day and no need to let them out throughout the day. This makes cats best for my household because we are all out during the typical workday. Our kitties are content with snoozing on the office chair and the sofa.
4. Cats are clever
If I have learned anything about cats, it's that they are so smart. One of my cats figured out how to open: doors with handles, bathroom/kitchen cabinets, sliding closet doors, and even the glass patio door. It can be annoying, but also adorable. I love the cleverness and general problem-solving skills cats display daily around the house, even if it means we have to cat-proof anything that can open.
5. Cats are just as goofy as they are clever
I mean, have you ever seen cats and cucumbers? Or cats on Roomba vacuums? If you haven't seen them, then you're missing out on some top-tier comedy.
6. Cats are so cuddly
Even though cats have this stereotype of being anti-social, this is not necessarily true. There's no greater feeling of validation than a cat curling up next to you to happily take a snooze.
