Puppy Care

The domesticated cat of today has become the companion animal of choice for a great many people around the world. In the USA alone, more than 30 million domestic cats now outnumber the dog population by several million, with the gap increasing each day. Why has the domestic cat gained in popularity? What is it about this puzzling animal that so many of us find appearling?

One possible reason definitely has to be the inscrutable nature of the cat. Highly intelligent, it possess a remarkable amalgamation of personality traits not found in other domestic pets. Beguiling and quiet, self-sufficent amd poised, athletic and fastidious, the cat is rarely needy. It loves company but is also content to spend time alone for hours on end, making it an ideal pet for single people especially, let alone families.

This autonomous streak, a result of cats in nature living a largely solitary life, gives the domestic feline a slightly haughty attitude about life; for them, the sun does not rise and set with people, although they appreciate what we have to offer, thank you very much.

The capacity with which cats survive, with or without humans may perhaps be one of the main reasons why we like them so much. Emotionally needy pets (or people) tend to become increasingly irritating after a while; cats are delightful egocentric creatures. This, combined with their grace, dignity, beauty, and ease of care, make them always desirable.

We also like cats for their ability to say, ” we are your roommate, not your servant,” and for their capacity to recognize the value of a good nap. And who does not appreciate the cat’s clean, fastidious nature and built-in toilet Training? Good luck getting a Schnauzer Puppy to use a litter tray!

Cats enjoy all the consideration we humans give to them, though they will, given the chance, never confess it. They are perfectly happy to remain 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 feel sorrowful for a (short) time, meow some, and then get on with the business of finding a furry little meal – all the while lampooning the millions of rudderless, doleful pooches aimlessly wandering about, wondering what to do next.

If my life experience is anything to go by, closer bonds have been forged with a cat when an owner doesn’t smother the animal with unwanted affection at times when the cat just wants its own space. As my grandmother used to say: “You’ll never own a cat but one may choose to live with you”.