The Shocking Truth: Cats Are Better Than Dogs (27 Reasons)

Our investigators spent years on the couch gathering findings. The results are in, and they are not close. Here are 27 reasons cats win. (Dog lovers: we love you too. Mostly.)

  1. They walk themselves. No 6 a.m. walks in the rain. Ever.
  2. They bathe themselves. Hours a day. Extremely committed.
  3. They fit your apartment. A studio is a palace to a cat.
  4. Their love is earned. When a cat picks your lap, you have been selected.
  5. They are low maintenance. Litter box, food, sunbeam. Done.
  6. They are quiet. No barking at the mail carrier, the neighbor, or the wind.
  7. They purr. Built-in white noise, free of charge.
  8. They can be left alone for a workday. They will barely notice. They might not forgive you, but they will cope.
  9. Pest control is included. Spiders do not stand a chance.
  10. They do not need a yard. A windowsill is their backyard.
  11. They are entertained by a box. The box the toy came in. Not the toy.
  12. They respect your personal space. Until they decide not to.
  13. No slobber. Enough said.
  14. They are graceful. Usually. The occasional fall off the counter is a choice.
  15. They are excellent nap coaches. Up to 16 hours a day of demonstration.
  16. They will sit on your keyboard. This is called helping.
  17. They are cheaper to board and feed. Smaller bowls, smaller bills.
  18. They come in every attitude. Lap cat, chaos cat, judgmental cat.
  19. They make great coworkers. They attend every video call uninvited.
  20. They keep you humble. Nobody makes you feel less important.
  21. They are mysterious. You will never fully understand them. That is the appeal.
  22. The slow blink. Cat for “I love you.”
  23. They find the warmest spot in the house. Free energy audit.
  24. They are internet royalty. The data speaks for itself.
  25. They let you think you are in charge. Generous of them.
  26. They live a long time. Many indoor cats live well into their teens.
  27. They chose you. And really, that is the whole point.

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