How Owning A Cat Can Change Your Life

Misty Cat
Catness
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4 min readApr 17, 2021
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Are you planning to buy or adopt a new cat?

Well, you’re at the right place. In this article, I’m gonna lay some funny information on how your life will be changed forever after the arrival of your new friend.

You’ll become more adaptable

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I don’t want to start off by getting you into a negative mood. But, I want you to imagine losing your job, a loved one, or anything else which matters the most for you.

I know.

It’s always hard to think about a bitter experience than being in such a situation.

Owning a cat can help you cope with any situation however difficult it may seem. You may be thinking they’re just animals. That’s their biggest advantage, they’re not humans after all. A loving pet will always be there for you. When you are in a bad mood, try talking to your cat. It will make you more comfortable than talking to a judgy human.

You won’t feel alone

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Yes, you won’t feel alone. When you get back to your home after a stressful workday, your cat will be there waiting for you to arrive. From the moment you enter your house, you’re not alone. He will be around you all the time. He will be sitting in your lap when you’re having dinner or watching TV. He doesn’t want to be left alone and may even be crying from outside the door when you’re inside the bathroom! He will even insist you to take him to the bathroom with you!

No more depressive thoughts

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Depressive thoughts emerge when you are always focusing on yourself. When you look at the outside world from your closed perspective, everything may seem pretty weird. Your fur-end will make you focus on things outside of your shell and you will start to find happiness in even little things. A cat is always full of love and warmth and if you allow them, they will shower you with love and all of their attention. Cats always love physical contact, they love to snuggle and lick their master. A snuggle from your cat will make your day brighter and happier.

Owning a cat also comes with a lot of responsibility. Like said, you’re not alone and you must take care of them. This sense of responsibility is very helpful as it can bring a lot of positive impact on your life. Remember, the cat needs you. It’s dependent on you.

Getting things done may not be as easy as before

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Cats are playful and their playfulness will make your life busier.

If you’re going to do some work on your PC, be prepared to be interrupted a couple of times while working by your cat. He will jump onto your lap and will be staring at you. And, if you try to avoid them, they will be sitting on your keyboard the next moment. There’s no comfy spot like a warm computer for your kitten.

There’s also another game that kittens are interested in, that is disturbing you when you’re jabbing down something on a paper. I don’t why but my cat always goes crazy whenever I take a pen in my hand.

Cats are good therapy pets

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People with issues like autism and dementia tend to be more comfortable near cats than when they’re with another person. This may not be the case with everyone who is suffering from autism or dementia. And, I’m not a medical professional and I don’t recommend owning a cat over getting proper treatment for your mental issues. But, it’s a fact that cats can provide emotional support for anybody. They can provide affection and comfort to people in a lot of difficult situations.

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