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There are over 500
million domestic cats,
making them the most
popular pet in the world.
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- Owning a cat lowers your stress level and is good for your heart. Petting a cat has a calming effect.
- Cats are more likely to eat fish than corn- or beef-flavored products—only have a small carbon footprint.
- Cats have been shown to help people get over grief more quickly, and show less physical symptoms of pain, like crying.
- Cats have excellent hearing and smell.
- Smarter people tend to work longer hours and since cats require less attention than dogs, they are they're a better choice.
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Studies have shown cats will remember kindness shown to them and return the favor later.
- Sleeping is better with a cat than with a human
- A British poll found that 82 percent of women agreed they are more attracted to men who like animals.
A cat is for life -- not just until you find a partner.
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- Cats have powerful night vision, allowing them to see at light levels six times lower than what a human needs in order to see.
- Cats can be lethal hunters and very sneaky. They keep noise to a minimum by walking their back paws in the same place as the front paws did beforehand.
- Feral cats are often seen as pests and threats to native animals.
- Cats spend a large amount of time licking their coats to keep them clean.
- On average cats live for around 12 to 15 years.
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