Why do most single women have cats as pets?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I don't get why, I don't like cats. Like, there has to be a better option. No offense to anyone but cats come off as huge douches. I know from afar they can be cute. But actually taking care of one, I don't get it. I heard there's this thing in their poop that brainwashed their owner. Is that why so many people love cats? I would say I'm a dog person. I used to own a dog before he died of old age a few years ago. But, I don't even like dogs now. It's weird how that happened. I used to love dogs and pets. Now I think about the responsibilities, cleaning up after it, having to be concerned about it. It's time and money consuming. Frankly, not worth it. I'm a clean person, I love being hair free on my clothes. I know there are some breeds out there that don't shed, but still not interested. I prefer to go out, do whatever I want and not have to worry about taking care of something.

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

The same reason a lot of single men have cats- they enjoy the company, and cats are typically lower maintenance than dogs (in my opinion at least). It just irks me that women get mocked for having cats and being single compared to men.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Dogs must be taken outside for walks. . . even in the evening, after dark. . . and if she lives alone and it's not a big dog, being in that position might make her feel vulnerable. Cats do not need to go for walks!

LiamJHayden · Accepted Answer

The only relevant survey I could locate doesn't agree with the "most" part.

reds-noro · Answer

Being single probably means having less time for your pets. Which makes cats a better option than dogs.

That is just a speculation, I'm not a single woman after all.

But cats are just amazing. They are stupid enough to do funny things. Smart enough to have their own personality. Often love to keep you company (cat on your lap, cat lying next to you, purring whenever you get close). Curious enough to regularly check out what you are doing. Agile enough to get anywhere without any problems. Require way less maintenance than dogs (daily walks). And are really pretty.

I should stop

Smashingdoozy · Answer

Cats are just good pets in general especially if you have a job. They're cool with being left alone for more than 4 hrs at a time. They're very affectionate and cuddly, not to mention incredibly smart when they want to be. While they aren't as easy as people make them out to be they are easier than dogs...

ShellyB · Answer

I don't know if "most" have cats but, the reason cats are popular is that they are cute, easy to take care of, small and neat and clean compared w dogs. I would super love to have a cat but my dad acts like he might die from allergies if he is around cats.

Katebfun · Answer

Men have cats too! I'm a dog person, but I've had cats throughout my adult life. Cats are easier to care for, you have more freedom. I had a puppy for only 10 days, it was like having a real baby. I was not ready to change my whole life like that for a dog. A cat trains you, you have to train a dog. Cats are also a messager of the spirit relam.

May1787 · Answer

First off, you’ve said that as if it’s a fact and it isn’t. Most single women don’t own cats. Even in the place where the most single women own cats it’s only 1/10 women. That’s pretty minimal.
And even if we say that most people who own cats are single women, that’s not true either. The people who own cats the most are families with children.

So no, most single women don’t own cats and most cats are not owned by single women.

Djaay · Answer

Bc cats are sigle , independent and self reliant just as nmany women want to be , and do not want to be ordered around. And want to be focused on goals to be achieved. More or less , anti-relationship but at the same time need to want to be social , nurturing and imulate companionship that women should be doing with a human instead. Now days having a woman is just like having a cat... not much different.

hahahmm · Answer

Because there's a lot of similarities between women and cats. LOTS. So there must be some natural kinship thing going on. Plus, maybe women are more likely to be suckers for a cute face & cats cash in on that.

Dargil · Answer

I have 10 kitties in my yard. Three initial strays including 8 offspring in 3 generations. All gray except one one Calico. There's also 4 raccoons stealing the cats' food.

I'm neither single or female.

Elliegirl · Answer

I got my dog when I was single as in not yet married. But I had a boyfriend when I got the dog.

DextroShade · Answer

They are low maintenance and easy to care for, so she can go to the club and get railed by dudes all night without having to worry because as long as kitty has food, water, and litter at home he's good.

Anonymous · Answer

you won't believe this but, women in relationships also have cats as pets :O shocking i know...

gothbxtch · Answer

i’ve never understood why some men use this as an insult. like “haha you’re a girl and you like cats”? how old are these guys, lmao?

WanderingLoveWizard · Answer

Because cat people are weird. Hence the single, and hence the cat

Pyrofox · Answer

If you can't keep a man, whereas a pet has to stay.

AnusNdaPainus · Answer

Cats are low maintenance they pretty much mind their own business most of the time ik so many cat owners who forget they have a cat daily  they only hear from it if it’s hungry

Anonymous · Answer

Cat vocalizations are in the same frequency range as infants which women's brains are programed to respond to positively.

matty6500 · Answer

I'm a single guy and I have a cat. Cats are great and I just enjoy the companionship they provide. And they're not too much work to keep happy either.

Anonymous · Answer

For companionship. They’re low maintenance easy to care for pets. I personally have dogs; higher maintenance and slightly more difficult to care for

Reem12345reem · Answer

I don't like animals especially cats I don't know why people like them

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Women (and men) in relationships also have cats as pets.

muscles_glasses · Answer

I have two cats and they are great pets. Sadly as a guy if you write you have two cats in your online dating profile you can kiss any chance of ever getting a date goodbye.

genericname85 · Answer

to have something to satisfy their nurturing instinct in the absence of children to care for.

Anonymous · Answer

Because cats 😺 feel Iike home, making place in their heart is not easy but once they Iet you in,  they will become a part of your world.  It's a personal opinion.

Anonymous · Answer

Low maintenance, cheaper, cute and can be left alone if need be

Anonymous · Answer

Loneliness and pet ownership among single women

Raaj4you · Answer

I don't have any pets. I love animals but at the zoo or forest.

Anonymous · Answer

Mainly because they are not capable to have a conversation and relation with a man, animals are more simpler

GreatBigCircles · Answer

Because they have good taste.

Anonymous · Answer

The same reason most single men have them.

Belgie · Answer

Toxoplasmosis.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

Crazy Cat Ladies!

provokeesmokee · Answer

Why don't single men have cats?

slatyb · Answer

Most? Seems like an exaggeration.

sheikalana · Answer

Cats are super cuddly.

exitseven · Answer

that is just a stereotype.

RingOfFire · Answer

Because they don't have a man as a pet.

jahaims · Answer

Any stats or is this anecdotal projecting?

najekim · Answer

Easier to take care of. We have three.

bruhhhhhh1 · Answer

Dogs are better than cats

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