Why would anyone want a cat as a pet?

Cats are very intelligent creatures. My cat talks with me and follows me. She even walks on a lead. I have played fetch with her with her favourite mouse toy. I prrrrrefere cats because they dont jump on your clean clothes with muddy paws, they dont chew on your expensive shoes, they dont drool on you or bark and make a hell of a noise when ever some one walks past the gate. Food time is easier because they dont eat themselves sick, so as long as there is always something to nibble on they are fine. Cats are very playful, you just need to wiggle a piece of string and they will play. Cats are house trained from just about birth (at least my kitty was). All they need is a litter box or an open window. And you think a dog is good security? It so easy to throw a piece of poisoned meat over the wall and your "security" is breached. Dont get me wrong, I do love dogs and its fun to have something that sits when you tell it to, but you spend enough time with a cat and she will do the same :-D

Actually, my cat does play fetch. And idk, she's good company and really cute! And also, having a cat teaches children responsibility and good treatment of animals. Also, she has plenty of character!

they have lots of charactor youre just blind to see it you dont have to take them out at various hours of the day to poop, they dont need baths because they bathe themselves my cat bites intruders haha has never ruined any piece of furniture he definately has a personality

Cats are very independent animals. You can bribe your dog but you can't bribe a cat. Cats are small lions.Cats are never in a hurry .

Cats have different personalities. My cat died recently, aged 19, and was the best cat I've ever had. It was constantly wanting to be around people and very affectionate. No it wouldn't have served as an intruder deterrent, but he slept in my bed like a person (body under the covers, head on the pillow) and was always good company and made me feel loved. Yes, there are cats which don't make the best pets, but there are also ones like mine which do.

Actually, yes! My cat used to play fetch with little paper balls, it was so cute! They do have character, believe me. They are soft and gentle, and loving. They are a lot of fun to have around, and require very little 'maintenance'. Very few things in life as calming and heart warming as a cat purring contently. **Add** How could I forget to say!! A few years ago in SA, my cat protected me! Against a snake! He fought the snake like it was Rambo night! I was so proud of him ( I am so scared of snakes). Only a little brown house snake, but still.. As they say, it is the idea that counts! LOL! Thanks for the question, that brought good memories. :-) Loved, loved, loved my cats and dogs when I had them. Really miss them now.

Why not.... they are clean, don't leave landmines, don't bury bones, sleep quietly, don't bark, don't eat messy, soft and cuddly, playful and alert, i can watch my cat play with a ball, toying with it, doing summer salts to catch it, jumps and take a insect in flight and no bug will survive when she's around, i love her and can just watch her play sleep or wash for hours on end

well, my cat is talkative and is almost like a dog, he meows when he wants to go outside cause he doesn't like the litter box, when he wants attention or when he wants to play with me its the matter of how you treat your cat that they will treat you back plus dogs smell like **** and want too much attention its annoying

I kind of agree with you there. never really liked cats all that much, untill recently when i did work experience at the RSPCA (a place for stray or abandoned cats and dogs) They have heaps of cats there and at the start i didnt really want anything to do with them, but as you get to know them a bit you realise they do have a lot of personality and they are really friendly. they love a pat and always want to jump up on your lap for a cuddle. the kittens are especially cute, everyone loves kittens. and btw some of them do come when you call their name, also cats a lot quieter to have around, dont need much taking care of and are no where near as loud as the dogs. i still love the dogs though.