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History has shown that humans share an unerring affinity with cats throughout the years. In the early Egyptian civilization, cats were tamed as vermin hunters, as they saw the potential use of cats to protect their corn crops against rat infestations. A lot of important personalities in history have fallen prey with the quiet charm and sensitivity of the feline fiends such as Abraham Lincoln, Bill Clinton and Winston Churchill. It may be surprising to know that Sir Isaac Newton, who formulated the law of gravity can also claim credit for the invention of cat flaps.

The Cheshire cat, first featured in Alice in Wonderland, along with the other cartoon characters and the reminiscent nursery rhyme Cat in the Cradle are but clear manifestation that indeed man have long harbored some tender fascinations of the cute felines. These furballs are generally appreciated for their unwavering loyalty and undemanding companionship.

Today, there are roughly around 37% of the American household have a pet cat as one of the prominent member of the family. While cats and dogs fall in the same category as among the highly preferred household pets, statistics have shown the in United States and UK alone, cats are more kept rather than the equally adorable canines. This is mainly due to the fact that the little furballs have a more independent nature and require lesser care and maintenance.

It is said that when adopting any feline breed, it is best to have a kitten as opposed to getting the full-grown cat instead. Cats have an average life span of 12 years, surely you would want to have more valuable time to bond and enjoy the company of your pet, right? Experts in animal care have advised that people who are seriously contemplating on adopting a cat should get them in pairs. This is mainly due to the fact that kittens interact better with another one of their kin.

However, with the great variety of cat breeds to choose from, you will probably be at a loss as to which pedigree would be the suitable one for you. The good news is, there are a lot of websites that offers hundreds of pictures of cats, of different breed along with complete descriptions and specific care requirements. Among the best online sites to visit is catinfo.com, with a few click of the button, you can actually access a plethora of pictures of cats and kittens, feline care, breed profiles, fun facts and even some highly recommended cat care products. You will probably be amazed at the lengths at which some self-professed cat lovers are willing to go just to provide the best possible care for their beloved pets.

There are some cat owners who are all too eager to flaunt their little bundle of fur for the entire world to see. No wonder there are a lot of people who enjoy documenting their pet's silly antics and frolics. You can also easily access funny cat videos on youtube, and other online cat sites that will probably prompt you to get one of the delightful furball of your own.

The Black Cat

If you fancy raising a black cat of your own, the Bombay and the Burmese breeds are considered to be the top choice, both popular for the midnight black furs. Bombays are often regarded as mini panther because of its sleek coating and the graceful gait, a lot similar to that of the larger breeds in the cat family.

While most people would say that black cats are bearers of bad luck or ominous signs of imminent death, people who have raised such pedigree can attest to that fact that they are quite docile creatures. If fact, you will probably be ensnared with their own brand of affection and calm intelligence. They also get along well with children and other house pets as well.

However, if you must know raising a cat is not all about soft purrs and trills. You need to fully understand the weight of responsibility that comes with owning a furry companion. As a responsible owner, you need to be familiar with the basic cat care such as regular vaccinations, proper grooming, detecting early symptoms of typical cat diseases and administering cure.

You should also be open to the fact that despite the sweet temperaments of cats, their sharp claws can possibly inflict you with cat scratch fever, an illness that you can get from cat bites or scratches. Although it is not sever in nature and can only last a few days or so, direct contact with felines, people with a rather weak immune system are more susceptible to cat related diseases and are therefore advised to steer clear from cats and other animals, in general.