Cats -

: While often seen as solitary, many cats benefit from having a feline companion. When introducing a new cat, experts at the American Humane Society recommend a gradual process of trading scents before visual contact.

: Cats need vertical space, scratching posts to protect furniture, and mental stimulation like "zoomies" after using the litter box. Historical Significance Humans and cats have co-evolved for nearly 10,000 years . : While often seen as solitary, many cats

: They were sometimes feared as demons associated with witchcraft before being welcomed back into homes to control rat populations. : While often seen as solitary