Cats on This Day in History

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This Day in History: Today is International Cat Day. I have had many cats over the years, but only one good one. The difference between cats and dogs is excellently summarized by the late Christopher Hitchens, “Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that THEY are gods.”

Studies have shown that cats hear you, and cats do recognize your voice, they just don't care to respond. Many cats hate cuddling (which is the only reason to own one). When a cat rubs up against you he is establishing his territory. Don't read more than that into it. A cats cry is usually meant to manipulate you. If you die alone with your cat, it won’t hesitate to eat you. You probably heard that humans are the only species that kill for fun. That's not true. Cats do it too. A cat cleans itself because they think you stink...it is ridding itself of your scent.