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The term "cat lady" has also been used as a pejorative term towards women without children, regardless of if they actually own cats. [2] [3] Depending on context, the ordinarily pejorative word "crazy" may be prepended to "cat lady" to indicate either a pejorative [1] or a humorous and affectionate label. [4]
Cats exceeded dogs in number as pets in the United States in 1985 for the first time, in part because the development of cat litter in the mid-20th century eliminated the unpleasantly powerful smell of cat urine. [9] A 2007 Gallup poll reported that men and women in the United States of America were equally likely to own a cat. [10]
Cats even had great influence in ancient Egypt. [9] Today, cats live in many countries and are the most popular choice of pet. [10] [11] Cat owners often consider their cat as an integrated part of their family and indicate that they are easy to care for and engage in social behaviours such as allowing humans to hold, pet and play with them.
If there’s any domestic animal in need of some good PR, it’s the cat. In the pet world, they are a much-maligned anomaly. While other animals are permitted depth of character, cats are often ...
Even the most ardent cat lover will admit that cats can be manipulative. Take a cat’s meow, for example. Scientists now believe that cats, when looking for food, will meow at their owners in a ...
Cats aren't necessarily known for being the social type. In fact, most people would say that cats sort of don't need anyone, or anything, to be happy. But that isn't always true.
Eighteenth century folk art, Cat of Kazan. Unlike in Western countries, cats have been considered good luck in Russia for centuries. Owning a cat, and especially letting one into a new house before the humans move in, is said to bring good fortune. [18] Cats in Orthodox Christianity are the only animals that are allowed to enter the temples.
Photographing street cats also demands a sharp eye for detail, quick reflexes, and an understanding of their natural behaviors. My experience with red squirrels may have honed me the ability to ...