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Today's domesticated cat has become the pet of choice for a people around the world. In the USA alone, more than 30 million domestic pet cats now overshadow the dog population by several million, with the gap growing ever wider each day. For what reason has the household feline become so popular? What is it about this puzzling creature that so many of us find appearling?

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

This independent streak, a result of felines in the wild living alone by themselves, gives the household cat a slightly cavalier attitude for 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 talent cats have to survive, with or without humans may perhaps be one of the main reasons why we like them so much. Pets (or people) that are emotionallly needy tend to grate on the nerves after a while; cats are charming narcissists. This, combined with their beauty, grace, dignity, and ease of care, always makes them dsireable.

Humans also love cats because they say, " we are your roommate, not your servant," and for their capacity to realise the value of a good nap. And who does not appreciate the cat's clean, fastidious nature and built-in toilet training? Try getting a Schnauzer puppy to use a litter tray!

There's no doubt that 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 look after them, but if we vanished from the Earth anytime soon, chances are the cat would mourn somewaht, meow some, and then get on with the business of finding a furry little meal - all the while laughing at the millions of rudderless, heartbroken pooches wandering around aimlessly, wondering what to do next.

If my life experience is anything to go by, closer ties have been forged with a cat when an owner enables the cat to decide for itself when and where it wants affection from its owner. As my grandmother used to say: "You'll never own a cat but one may choose to live with you".

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