I had two cats while growing up. Cats are a furry, small, carnivorous mammal.
over the years I have cats as pets but not right now
They are great for human pets because they give companionship and can hunt vermin.
maybe i need to get a cat, i seen a few rats in my backyard
registries.
Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felid species, with a strong flexible body, quick reflexes, sharp teeth and retractable claws adapted to killing small prey. They are predators who are most active at dawn and dusk (crepuscular). Cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small animals. Compared to humans, they see better in the dark (they see in near total darkness) and have a better sense of smell
"The Book of the Cat", Frances Simpson, 1903 (public domain):
"In answer would say my hairless cats are brother and sister. I got them from the Indians a few miles from this place. The old Jesuit Fathers tell me they are the last of the Aztec breed known only in New Mexico. I have found them the most intelligent and affectionate family pets I have ever met in the cat line; they are the quickest in action and smartest cats I have ever seen. They are