In the USA, about 30% of cat owners got their cat from an animal shelter
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In 2016, the American Pet Products Association reported that 31% of cats in the U.S. were adopted from animal shelters or humane societies, while only 3% came from breeders. Additionally, 28% of cats were acquired from friends or relatives, and 27% were found as strays. Interesting, right!
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In 2016, the American Pet Products Association reported that 31% of cats in the U.S. were adopted from animal shelters or humane societies, while only 3% came from breeders. Additionally, 28% of cats were acquired from friends or relatives, and 27% were found as strays. Interesting, right!
The annual cost of keeping a cat is lower than that of keeping a dog
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As a cat owner, it’s important to be prepared for certain expenses, including food, litter, toys, and annual veterinary checkups. While caring for a cat involves costs, owning a dog is typically much more expensive. Dogs often require additional expenses such as pet sitters or dog walkers, professional grooming, training, and a significantly larger amount of food than the average cat.
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As a cat owner, it’s important to be prepared for certain expenses, including food, litter, toys, and annual veterinary checkups. While caring for a cat involves costs, owning a dog is typically much more expensive. Dogs often require additional expenses such as pet sitters or dog walkers, professional grooming, training, and a significantly larger amount of food than the average cat.
Pet owners have a harder time finding a date than people without pets
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When looking for love, pet owners actually might have it easier to find a match. A 2008 study by two French social psychologists showed that pet owners – especially those with rescue pets – are often perceived as more attractive to potential partners. If your cat isn’t visible on your Tinder profile – now is the time to change that!
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When looking for love, pet owners actually might have it easier to find a match. A 2008 study by two French social psychologists showed that pet owners – especially those with rescue pets – are often perceived as more attractive to potential partners. If your cat isn’t visible on your Tinder profile – now is the time to change that!
Cat owners are more intelligent than dog owners
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A 2017 study by Denise Guastello and her colleagues found that cat people tend to be more intelligent than dog people. Similarly, research from Bristol University revealed that cat owners are more likely to have university degrees. Dog people, on the other hand, tend to be livelier and more rule-conscious.
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A 2017 study by Denise Guastello and her colleagues found that cat people tend to be more intelligent than dog people. Similarly, research from Bristol University revealed that cat owners are more likely to have university degrees. Dog people, on the other hand, tend to be livelier and more rule-conscious.
The first pet cats lived about 3,000 years ago
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It was once believed that wildcats were first domesticated in Ancient Egypt around 3,600 BC, as they frequently appeared in murals and statues. However, recent archaeological discoveries suggest that domestic cats lived with humans in China as far back as 5,300 years ago. Even earlier evidence, dating to 9,500 years ago, was found in Cyprus, where a grave contained the remains of a human buried alongside a domestic cat.
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It was once believed that wildcats were first domesticated in Ancient Egypt around 3,600 BC, as they frequently appeared in murals and statues. However, recent archaeological discoveries suggest that domestic cats lived with humans in China as far back as 5,300 years ago. Even earlier evidence, dating to 9,500 years ago, was found in Cyprus, where a grave contained the remains of a human buried alongside a domestic cat.
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