I told you all that a new post would be coming out Friday. It's Saturday. Eeeesh. I'm still getting used to this blogging thing. I'll get the hang of it soon.
Now that that's over with, ON TO THE CONTENT.
First of all, this post isn't about cute, mewling little kittens. This is about cats. You know, those sleepy, grumpy things that kittens turn into. Yeah. Those. I just so happen to own three of them.
But lets begin with the positives! Cats aren't all that bad, right?
1. Personality. Cats, while they are known to sleep most of the day, have a wide variety of personalities, which can be rather entertaining. Our oldest cat, Tibbs, may be thirteen, but he has this snarky side. Don't underestimate him. Pippin is rather sadistic. She's a biter. And Cavalier-Bob is...special. Let's just leave it there. I mean, the cat runs into walls and falls off the couch.
2.Companionship. Kitties can be real cuddlers. They purr sweetly while they keep laps warm. Tibbs even snores. Even if you live alone, it's always nice to have another presence in the house.
3. Independence. Unlike dogs, cats don't need to be walked or constantly checked on. They can be left alone for hours and be perfectly okay with that.
However, cats do have their downsides, the hugest one coming to mind being...
1. DA LITTER BOX. While cats have a natural instinct to use the litter box, it gets really smelly really fast, especially if one chooses to have multiple cats. It's nasty, and the litter gets everywhere.
2. Attention. When cats want attention, they want it right then and now. They'll crawl up on your important bills that you're trying to manage, or your computer, or your dinner, all the while purring obnoxiously. I've even tripped over my own cats a few times when they sprawl out on the floor in front of where I'm trying to be productive. But when they don't want to be messed with, expect some shiny new claw marks on your face. Battle scars, indeed.
3. Damage. To your house, to your face, to the dog, etc. Cats don't really care whether they tear up your stuff, whether it's ripping the furniture or your skin to shreds or gagging up messy hairballs on the carpet.
Want a cat? Big life decision right there. A pet, whether it's a cat, a moose, or a chinchilla takes a ton of work. Always make sure to do some research before choosing your pet.
Being a cat owner is always a new adventure, but with love, care, and brushing (to get rid of a lot of loose hair that will eventually become a hairball), a new friendship with a kitten will grow into a companionship with a cat.
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My own furry felines:
From Left: Pippin, Tibbs, Cavalier-Bob
(In fact, the inspiration for this post is the fact that Tibbs just so happens to be perched upon my lap as of this moment.)
*Found on Google.
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