Better question is why people don’t like cats.
Some people are better with consent than others.
Animals in general, lots are cute and innocent
Maybe it’s because cars are more common so you’re more likely to know one, and also that they show up online a lot more
When you ask someone “what’s your favourite animal” it’s usually not “cats”, but people like them enough
Not sure if you’re serious.
They kill birds. For every responsible cat owner there are a dozen who pretend it’s fine.
Imagine having a pet that preys on native animals. I would be incredibly ashamed.
They should be grandfathered in Australia, as in no new kittens. A lot of councils are moving towards zero tolerance for cats outside. Most owners can’t afford enclosures so they’re SOL.
Commence down votes toxoplasmosis carriers, idgaf.
My cats are the perfect balance of affection, entertainment, and low maintenance.
Dogs are great, but I can leave my cats alone for a long weekend and when I get home, the house is just as I left it.
As someone with dogs, I envy this so fucking much.
I have both dogs and cats and cats are indeed very low maintenance.
I’ve gotta be completely honest, anything is better than other people.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasma_gondii
Also because my cat is the cutest
What the hell does toxoplasmosis have to do with liking cats?
It inhibits the fear response in rodents, so they are more likely to cuddle up with cats
The joke being that humans are infected too
In rodents, T. gondii alters behavior in ways that increase the rodents’ chances of being preyed upon by felids. Support for this “manipulation hypothesis” stems from studies showing that T. gondii-infected rats have a decreased aversion to cat urine while infection in mice lowers general anxiety, increases explorative behaviors and increases a loss of aversion to predators in general. Because cats are one of the only hosts within which T. gondii can sexually reproduce, such behavioral manipulations are thought to be evolutionary adaptations that increase the parasite’s reproductive success since rodents that do not avoid cat habitations will more likely become cat prey
Apparently it is a popular American myth.
On the whole, there was little evidence that T. gondii was related to increased risk of psychiatric disorder, poor impulse control, personality aberrations, or neurocognitive impairment.
Because I can actually observe my adopted cat loving me more with every passing month. We’re learning each other, he communicates with me and gets closer and closer. For the first year he didn’t even think about cuddling but now he’s on my laps everyday. It’s really nice to feel him liking me more and more so I like him back as well. It’s a very positive circle of affection.
Cause they are cute and mimic babies.
And they infect your brain with a cat loving infection.
I’ve had both over my life. Both have pros and cons.
As others have said, cats overall require less attention; both in interaction and maintenance. Our cats are really good about keeping house bugs to a minimum with their natural hunter instincts. Flies,moths and other critters don’t last long. Also litter boxes are something I wish dogs could figure out lol.
Dogs are more social, so they’ll need more from you. They need frequent outside time to run and exercise/bathroom. Most dogs don’t care about catching bugs and critters like cats. However, if treated right, will defend the house to the death from intruders.
In my current situation, cats are better. If I had a much bigger, we’ll fenced yard, I’d love to have a dog again.
I’ve had cats and dogs, and in my sample, cats have been better at navigating boundaries. Also, the beans. Also, the everything.
My dog is terrific at navigating boundaries. He knows to cross them when he can’t see my eyeballs.
Have you had a cat?
He is asking why insanely much! I know a woman who has like 20 cats she doesn’t even have time to spend with them and taking care of all them. But just because she loves cats she can have that many
Yeah, they are okay, but not that great
Cats are independent and dogs are dependent. That’s why I like cats better. I also don’t want to deal with the death of a dog that I’d probably consider my best friend. No thanks.
It’s not like the death of cat is any less traumatic, cat’s show appreciation in different ways that is all.
So you end up missing the little crazy cunts anyway :-(
Found the auzzie
Not auzzie, felt right that is all. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Having had both kinds of animals of pets multiple times, it isn’t any easier unless you simply just don’t interact with the animal and thus don’t have a connection with it.
Toxoplasmosis.
Doesn’t affect humans in this way.
I also asked me that question until I got a cat IRL hahaha
I have had several cats in irl and I still cannot answer the question 🤷🏽♂️
In short, they’re like our siblings, minus the sibling rivalries.
I have a friend with FIVE CATS. I worry about her sometimes… Paula Poundstone has…12? 13? 14? I worry about her, too.
That’s a name I haven’t heard in a while.
There are more pressing reasons to worry about Paula Poundstone.
Because they do. This is like asking why some people like movies.
