Let’s consider some facts that are indisputable. There are more families that own dogs in the United States, than own cats. However, USA Today conducted a survey asking its readers how having a pet had improved the owner’s life. The response was over-whelming was that cats improved their owners’ lives to a greater extent than dogs. Below are the most popular and practical reasons why owners choose a cat over their canine counterparts:
- Cats are independent and don’t require as much care as dogs.
- Cats are entertaining to watch, even indoors.
- Cats teach us and our children to be kinder, gentler souls, as they will not tolerate too rough handling the way a dog might.
- Caring for a cat improves their morale.
- Having a cat as part of the household helps validate us, especially for seniors who live alone.
- The responsibility of cat ownership encourages us to take care of ourselves.
- Research shows that purring can lower blood pressure and quiet a stressed-out brain.
- The vibration of purring even helps bones heal faster.
