Cats can make owners happier, healthier and gentlerBy Janice Lloyd, USA TODAY
Why do 33% of the households in the USA have cats? And how do you explain why there are 16 million more pet cats than dogs?
Recently, we published a story on this page about how many ways dogs are good for our health and well-being. Cat lovers responded, demanding equal time. And so ... to cats:
Yes, kittens are adorable. Yes, they can grow up to be good mousers and are very entertaining to watch. And yes, cats are independent and don't require as much care as dogs. But research shows cats can also be caretakers for us and our families, improve our health and teach us and our children to be kinder, gentler souls.
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