During the Victorian era, witches were replaced as the emblem of all that is to be mistrusted in single women by “old maids”, figures of pity and ridicule. Unmarried women were often portrayed with cats, as both were considered mysterious, independent and reluctant to lay down and obey.

The vagus nerve in cats — and humans — runs from the brain to the colon, and the act of going poo can stimulate that nerve and cause some exhilaration. If your cat has never done this before and suddenly starts, there might be something less fun going on, especially if the cat stops using the litter box for poop.

You talk to your cats If you constantly talk to your cats, you just might be a crazy cat lady — especially if you talk to your cats like they’re people. And if you enjoy your conversations with them more than those you have with most humans, you are almost definitely a crazy cat lady.

As for cats being men substitutes, a truly great cat can be cute, arrogant, cuddly, self sufficient, smart, loving, vulnerable and interesting all at the same time, all in the same moment. If men were as much fun as that, women would spend all their time tickling their tummies, too.

A new study found that cat owners are no more depressed, anxious, or prone to relationship problems than dog owners or people without pets, debunking the myth of the “crazy cat lady.” Pet owners were found to be more sensitive to sounds of distress from cats and dogs than non-owners, however.

So, how many cats is too many cats? There is no magic number at which “how many” becomes “too many.” It’s more like a magic threshold one crosses at which point life goes from being “feline-friendly” to “feline-unhealthy.” For some cat owners, “too many” means two cats. For others, it means nine.

What Are the Cutest Cat Breeds?

1. Maine Coon. Big.
2. British Shorthair. Quiet, dignified and quite adorable, the British Shorthair makes an excellent feline companion.
3. Bengal.
4. Munchkin.
5. Siamese.
6. Persian.
7. Ragdoll.
8. Scottish Fold.