20 Things Dog People Need To Understand About Cats

Cats are mysterious creatures, even dedicated cat people don’t really understand them half the time. However, cats have a bit of a bad rep, especially according to dog people. They seem to hate cats without fully understanding them.

So, we are here to explain and defend cats, telling dog people all they need to know to understand these sassy animals. Yes, cats can be rude but they also make the best pets and can definitely be unfairly disregarded sometimes, cats can be man’s best friend too!

1.) You can form a meaningful relationship with your cat

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Cats are not soulless creatures as dog owners will have you believe. You can form an unbreakable bond with your cat. Obviously, they have the ability to hate you too but let’s focus on the positive.

2.) Cats won’t love you blindly, you have to work at it

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Dogs will love anyone and anything. However, cats require a bit more work, they take a little while to trust people and are wary of new things. Open your heart and work at the relationship, trust me, it’s worth it!

3.) Cats do what they want

Cats play by their own rules and can act kind of…weird. That’s not to say that you can’t train them though, it just takes a lot of extra work. Try suggesting things nicely to your cat, they MIGHT listen.

4.) Cats are wild animals

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Yes, domestic cats live with us and we feed them. However, they are still wild at heart and will go and catch mice anyway. If they wanted, cats could probably just leave our homes and fend for themselves, however, because of the food and warm they stay. And maybe because they love us?

5.) It’s an honour when they choose you

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Because cats do what they want, it is extra special when they choose to sit in your lap, it’s because they want to and love you! You won’t want to move for hours for fear of upsetting the cat.

6.) No feeling is better when they let you hold their paws

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Cats don’t like anybody touching their paws. However, if you are extra nice to them and they are sleepy, then they might just let you hold their adorable little paws and that’s the BEST thing in the world.

7.) Cats are independent with their own lives and plans

Cats really can look after themselves, they probably have a mortgage on a house and a family, you will have no idea. This is what makes cats so mysterious.

8.) Sometimes they are needy children

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Cats are aloof creatures until they’re not. They sometimes are needy and need constant love. When in this mood, they really won’t leave you alone until you love them. Not that you are complaining!

9.) Cats are hilarious creatures

Cats are usually pretty serious creatures so when they do something really funny and unexpected, it’s pretty awesome!

10.) Cats love boxes

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You can bring home ANY box and your cat will love it. Even if the box is far too small for them, they will insist on trying to fit inside it. It’s heartwarming to see what joy a simple box can bring your cat.

11.) Cats are fascinated when you change the bed sheets

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Cats go kind of crazy when you change the bed sheets. They will jump on the bed, run around like crazy and climb under the sheets. No one has any idea why but it is adorable.

12.) They go crazy for a good laser pointer

It’s awesome because you can play with your cat without having to get up off the sofa! Plus, its hilarious to see just how crazy they go to catch it.

13.) Cats make very strange food choices

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Cats are notoriously fussy eaters and no two cats are the same with their food choices. There’s always that one cat that will go crazy for something no other cat will, like cake.

14.) They love to collect weird things too, like bottle caps

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There’s nothing cuter than why you find your cats little collection of weird things around the house. This naughty cat was creating quite an impressive bottle cap collection.

15.) They like to climb EVERYTHING

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No matter how many times you tell them not to, cats will INSIST on climbing whatever they can whenever they can. They just love to climb!

16.) They love to Netflix and catnap

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Cats are similar to us humans and love nothing more than to sit in front of the TV and just chill out. That’s why they make such great pets for introverts!

17.) Cats really can sleep ANYWHERE

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Standing up, in a flower-pot, you name it, a cat will sleep there! They are very easy-going, that’s why they are so great!

18.) Cats can definitely see ghosts

Cats seem to have some of sixth sense, the number of times they just stare into space at nothing in complete fear is quite unsettling. At least you’ll feel protected from the spirits…maybe.

19.) They are just so soft

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I challenge you to find ANYTHING softer than a fluffy cat, it simply doesn’t exist. When a fluffy cat blesses you with a cuddle, it really is the softest, happiest time in the world.

20.) Cats can be rude but we still love them!

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Yes, cats can do gross or sassy things on purpose but it’s all part of their charm. Cats just live life their own way and that’s awesome.

People with dogs need to understand that cats and dogs are very different, cats are special in their own way and so are dogs, they are just so misunderstood! Are you a cat or a dog person? Let us know in the comments!

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