Cats

The cat is one of the first animals in the world to be domesticated as a pet. Records show that they were kept as pets by the ancient Egyptians before being introduced to the rest of the world. Today, there is not a country in the world where cats are not found. They have also found a place in our hearts as well. However, cats are quite ‘useless’. They cannot be taught tricks or toilet-trained like dogs. But for inexplicable reasons, we humans seem to love these ‘cute’ animals though all they do is eat and lie around the whole day, doing nothing. Then why do we love them so much?

Cats are not known for showing any great love towards man, unlike dogs, which are known for their devotion. The world is full of heroic stories of dogs, but not even one about cats. There are no stories of cats sacrificing themselves in love of their masters. Cats do not love anyone at all. They only use you, rubbing themselves against your legs when hungry, or jumping onto your lap, seeking a warm napping place. This is not love but pure selfishness. Cats are not domestic enough to follow their owners when they move. In fact, they are more attached to the home that its master. If the new owners feed them, they would prefer to stay. Dogs on the other hand will track its owner down even when abandoned.

It is difficult to see the reasons for humans to love cats enough to provide for their every whim, providing for them in their wills and even leaving fortunes for them. Perhaps there is something maternal in all of us to want to baby cats. After all cats never grow so big that we cannot carry and cuddle them. We can imagine we are parents, even if we are single, and cuddle and fuss over cats. This would be a god outlet for our love. Whatever our reasons may be, cats certainly benefit from them.