FASCINATING FELINES!
Cats possess a very unique attitude that projects aloofness and independence. I love the quotes that capture this catitude in a light-hearted way:
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A dog is a man’s best friend. A cat is a cat’s best friend. Robert J. Vogel
Dogs come when they’re called; cats take a message and get back to you later. Mary Bly
Yet, fascinatingly, in spite of this air of aloofness they love being with us. In fact, there is a study that suggests that cats may enjoy human interaction more than food. You might wonder then why cats don’t seem as excited as dogs do to see you. The study found that cats are less dependent on their owners for a sense of security. They love us but don’t need us. People mistakenly think that their independence means that they are not capable of a loving and caring relationship. Actually many cats love to be held and cuddled; some are just content to sit or be beside us. Either way, the closeness and companionship of a cat is a gift to be treasured.
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of the importance of getting enough quality sleep. Therapeutic Purring is becoming a popular aid to help people fall asleep. There are a number of online videos of cats purring to help people fall asleep. People who sleep with their cat receive the full purr effect complete with vibrations. I often wonder how people fall asleep without the presence of a cat.
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ats are popular pets; they’re the pet of choice for more than 34 percent of homes in the United States. Over 90 million domesticated cats provide us with companionship, joy and laughter.
Who among us hasn’t envied a cat’s ability to ignore the cares of daily life and to relax completely? Karen Brademeyer
Cats have an amazing ability to relax and sleep anytime, anyplace and in any position. They sleep around 14 to 15 hours a day in a number of short periods of time or cat naps throughout the day. It is a lesson many of us should learn – take frequent breaks and maybe a catnap every day.
These amazing and fascinating felines are funny to watch. Its fun to watch the videos on Facebook or Youtube but watching cats in real life is more hilarious. One day my guy was trying to get inside a small flat box used for mailing books. It was the classic “If it fits, I sits” approach. Well, no way was he going to fit into that box. He tried head first, and then tried backing into it. Finally he just sat down on it and fell asleep. Watching him provided me with a healthy 10 minute break of laughter and fun. Laughter reduces stress hormones and triggers endorphins which make you feel good.
What greater gift than the love of a cat. Charles Dickens
Petting and stroking our feline fur baby makes us feel good and has a calming effect on us. Cats can even play a part in lowering blood pressure. The results of one study showed that cat owners were 10% less likely to die of a heart attack or stroke than non-cat owners. Heath professionals are advising people
Complete with Catitude; they’re cute, adorable, funny and lovable. They help reduce our stress, help us sleep – and most importantly they love us!
Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine • May/June 2021
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