Cats Decided to Befriend Us ...

The evidence bears out, it seems, that yes, wildcats 12,000 to 13,000 years ago decided to come on down to where all the agricultural goodies were and start feasting on the vermin, thus beginning their interaction with humans. I read it on the Washington Post. It was a great article, an easy read. There is an even better article over at LiveScience which is probably the source or inspiration of the WP article.


What I found really interesting is that today was the the day I was inspired to write about people who hoard animals out of the misplaced desire to help them was the day the world learned that domesticated cats self-selected themselves to live with humans. At one time, the arrangement was very beneficial to both parties. It should be the same now.


One problem is the over-population of kittens and puppies. There just aren't enough homes for all these little critters being born. Thus, all owners of animals have to take responsibility and get their animals fixed. For those on a budget, there are ways to get help. I know up in New England, I used Friends of Animals for certificates for my cats. They saved me!


If your pet isn't spayed or neutered, I'd really love to know your excuse. I guess if you are a breeder, that is a different story. I am talking about your basic mutts here. Cats like mine. Dogs like the ones I've had before. Because if your animal isn't a pure-breed, there is no reason I can think of except laziness.

If you own an animal, that animal should be spayed or neutered.

We'll beg if we have to!