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Kids Versus Cats

By Nola Redd

Cat owners will tell you that they are furry, funny, and an emotional treat to have around – so long as you realize that the feline is the boss. Kids can be funny, not quite as furry, and quite a handful. Trying to decide whether to head over to the animal shelter or stop by the fertility doctor? Here are some great things to keep in mind while you make your choice.

1. Cats start out life fiercely independent and won’t acknowledge their reliance on you for food and nourishment. It takes kids a good ten to twelve years to realize they don’t need you, even though they do.

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