Cats Are So Under-Rated! Here’s Why!

For many people that own cats, they know that is species are unique and awesome. But often cats get a negative stigma.

Let’s review some reasons why many cat owners know that cats are a diamond in the rough when it comes to pets!

Their mean-ness is a misperception.

They are not mean! This one is important.

Cats are not mean animals. They are the factor of how they are raised and how you interact with them.

If you were to go and hold them, and they start squirming to be released and meowing; you cannot be surprised when they scratch you. That is not them being mean animals.

That is them not wanting to do exactly what you are wanting in those exact moments.

Cats often get the mean stereotype because they are complicated beings. They are used to being solitary creatures and while they appreciate us, they require space to feel protected.

They will not just walk up to you and swat at you (unless they are playing which I will discuss later in the article). They are not malicious creatures, they just require some patience. Which leads me to my next point.

You have to earn their trust.

Cats are smart creatures.

While they will eventually love you, it is not something they will commit to if they have just met you.

They are the type of animal where time and patience are required to see their full potential. But once you have earned their love, it is yours forever.

Even if you take them to the vet or cut their nails…or sometimes even hold them when they are in the middle of a very important nap…they forgive and come rubbing against your leg moments later.

They are self-sufficient.

So, this is both a pro and a con of cats. A lot of people look down on cats because they don’t “need” you and would rather have a pet that needs constant love and attention.

Cats though should have their self-sufficient abilities seen as a major positive and key reason why they are so amazing.

You are able to have a great pet without needing to run home every couple of hours.

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