Cats Owned by Celebrities

Posted by Georgy | 9/18/2009

By Robert Jizawa

Cats have been objects of interest to people around the world for a long time. They were first worshipped and domesticated in Egypt before they were bred and exported overseas, where they became trustworthy companions and widely admired.

The Broadway Musical "Cats" is an excellent example of how these animals can influence artists in different periods of time.

Major literary works have included cats as central characters such as L. Tolstoy's "Master and Margarita." They were also important companions for celebrities such as Sir Winston Churchill, who insisted that his cat, Jock, was at the table before any meal was to begin.

To prevent his cats from letting in too much sunlight by opening the door into dark the laboratory, Sir Isaac Newton, invented the cat flap, now known as door flap. Invented in the 17th century, door flap is still a much needed article to help cats circulate in and out of the house.

The gifted inventor Nikola Tesla first wondered about electricity as a young child while petting his cat Macak. The repeated contact of his hand with the cat's fur produced sparks, which led Tesla to make astonishing discoveries in the realm of mechanical and electrical engineering!

Cat's gracious movements, the mesmerizing eyes and the hypnotizing purr are appealing to everyone. Today, there are many clubs of " Cat lovers" , cat clothing lines and elite grooming salons. People appreciate pets such as cats so much, that sometimes they go on shopping sprees just to please them and purchase items like the frontline plus for cats.

Cats aren't only aesthetically pleasing; they also possess some therapeutic values. Contact cats can help lower high blood pressure according to a study published in 2002 by professors W.B. Mendes, J. Blascovich and K. Allen of the State University of New York. In their article called "Cardiovascular Reactivity and the Presence of Pets, Friends and Spouses: the Truth about Cats and Dogs," they explain the means by which cats can help lower stress and benefit someone's overall health.

Cats are extremely popular in North America because they are indoor animals that are low in maintenance. The American Veterinary Medical Association in 2007 stated that in the United States there are over 82 million felines being kept as pets. A cat that is an indoor cat only will have a significantly longer lifespan when compared with a cat who is allowed outdoors. Indoor cats will not be hit by a car, exposed to cat fights, and an indoor cat simply will not be exposed to the various diseases and bacteria that are endemic in the outdoor cat population. Whether or not you decide to let your cat out or keep your friend indoors at all times will depend upon your personal circumstances and is ultimately your decision. You must love and care for your cat. If you take someone in, you are responsible for them. Do not let them down.

Sigmund Freud once said, "Time spent with cats is never wasted.

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