Here's the question that's really on your minds: why do people want cats?

[Seabiscuit]

There are hundreds of cat threads here but tonight's the first time I saw threads about children.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

1. They're soft and fluffy and purr. And besides that,

they're far superior to humans. :D

[HawkerHurricane]

2. They're cute, furry, and...

only 150 calories a serving!

Cat: the other other white meat.

Cat: it's not just for breakfast anymore!

[ofrfxsk]

4. You're on the list, mister.

[ofrfxsk]

3. Cat's are better ..........so there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[eleny]

5. Cuddly and soothing

I miss having cats around! Hubby is allergic so we've had to swear off pets.

[yellowdogintexas]

6. The soft fur, the smallness, the cuddlieness, the purring

oh yeah definitely the purring,
their independence
the fact you can leave them for the weekend and they will be OK
they get rid of mice and other undesirable critters.
they are so damn funny when they play
they are so elegant when they move
did I mention the purring?
kittens are just too awesomely cute

[evlbstrd]

7. Why the fuck do people constantly post pictures of their cats?

I don't post pictures of my kids!

[Skittles]

14. because cute animals are fun to look at eom

[bertha katzenengel]

19. especially kick-ass kittens named for certain DUers (no photo enclosed)

:hi:

[NV Whino]

24. And we thank you for not posting photos of your kids

:)

[evlbstrd]

26. You are welcome.

:)

[NashVegas]

8. As Opposed to Children? Easy

When a cat 'meows' with ferociousness, we'll never have to interpret that as: "you messed up my LIFE, you bitch!"

[crimson333]

9. insanity

is my guess

[NMMNG]

10. They're soft and fuzzy

They keep you company, know exactly when you need extra loving after a hard day, are good listeners and they never need to be let out in the middle of the night to do their business!

[non sociopath skin]

11. It's my cats' tolerance in letting me stick around that I find touching!

I can't hunt. I'm a failure with cat toys. I can't purr. God knows, I can't even lick my own butt!

The Skin

[hippiechick]

12. THAT is a damn good question.

Personally, I dislike cats very, very much.

[name not needed]

13. Cats taste better than humans

:D

[BlueIris]

15. Oh, man, you just made me snort soy milk. That's a hard to do.

Especially when you're mocking the "why do people want/not want children" threads, where I have really enjoyed myself. Lately. Not so much last week.

[Blue Gardener]

16. They add joy to your life

We can always use a little more joy and happiness don't you think?

[LisaL]

17. They pee everywhere. At least mine does! Doesn't that sound

like such fun?
:eyes:

[iconoclastic cat]

22. If that's happening, there could be one of several problems.

I have successfully eliminated that behavior in several cats. To help you, I would first need to know what the cat's behavior is specifically, when this began, and what you've tried already.

[iconoclastic cat]

18. We've made domestic cats dependent on us to survive, so we owe them.

That, and they're great when the heat goes out in February!

[bertha katzenengel]

20. You have just given me a better answer!

A better answer to the question I constantly ask myself: why do I feel compelled to save every cat I see? The old answer is rooted deeply in my childhood (no joke).

I like this new answer much better, and it has a ring of truth.

However, I for one never got a cat to drink beer.... ;)

[mike_c]

21. because they are the finest form of life on Earth....

eom

[Seabiscuit]

23. Actually I've never owned a dog - I'm a cat person. "Hobbes" is my

current cat - a beautiful hairy Maine Coon who is very smart, sensitive, and responsive. And, unlike dogs, very clean.

I like some dogs, but wouldn't want one in the house. The dogs I can't stand are the hyperactive little bark-bark-bark ones, the ones that always want to hump someone's leg, the big ones that are always running around and jumping up on people or slobbering all over them, and the ones that persist on taking a dump all over your new carpeting or on your favorite sofa.

Golden retrievers and cocker spaniels are my favorite dogs. But I wouldn't own one.

Maine Coon's are my favorite cats. I've owned 7 of them.

[purr]

25. They are great companions..

They are fun to be around, they DO know when something is going on (which is incredibly scary), kind, inquisitive, someone to cuddle with and listen to their purrs. My cats even talk to me.. especially my sphynx who never shuts up.

My cats also like to eat bugs that come in the house that I am petrified of.

The only "maintenance" cats need are food/water and their cat box changed. Cant get any easier than that!!