I know many people that are considering getting a pet for
themselves or for family members of friends. When I ask most of
them what kinds of pets they are considering they sort of laugh
and say that "they are only considering dogs, of course." I'm
not sure what causes this particular response in people, but I
have done my best in the past few months and begun speaking up
for getting a cat instead of a dog.
It's true that I am a little biased about the benefits of
owning a cat over a dog. After all, I have been a cat owner
since I was three years old and I am now a cat breeder by
profession. I will attempt to keep all of my bias away as I
share with you a few great reasons why you should at least
consider choosing a cat rather than a dog for your next pet.
First, a cat is the perfect pet for many people because they
require much less work than dogs. Think about it. Getting a dog
requires someone to be home nearly all the time at least for the
first few months of owning the dog. With a cat there is no need
to potty train them, take them outside, walk them or spend
endless hours playing with them. A cat is definitely a more
independent animal and the perfect pet for more independent
people. Who really wants to be tied down with an animal that
takes so much time and attention?
Another great reason
for getting a cat rather than a dog is to have a quiet and
constant companion. One of my least favorite things about dogs
is how loud and noisy they can be. Of course, a cat will
occasionally meow, but nowhere near as much noise as a dog. Cats
pretty much keep quiet and are the perfect companion for most
people. They are also great because they usually love to be
around people, so if you are looking for a pet that will be
quiet but will be near you, then the cat is the perfect choice
for you.
Cats in general take a lot less work than dogs. Talk to most
cat owners and you will hear great stories of people who love
owning a cat. So if you are thinking of getting a pet, take the
time to check out the benefits of getting a cat. See how great
having a cat can be with your stressful and busy
lifestyle.
About the Author:
Analeese Burnabaker is a professional
cat
breeder and a long time cat owner. See www.cattimes.info for
more about getting a
cat, the
perfect pet.
