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Why do people own cats?

Why do people own cats? Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of cats, but they don't seem to want to have anything to do with humans. The only time I see our two cats during the day is when they want to eat or if I enter into their realm (the basement).

They really do have us tied around their little paws. We feed them and clean up after them. We take care of their every need. All they have to do is lounge around, purr when their back is scratched, and get all puffy, should the situation call for such action. That doesn't exactly sound like an interesting life. And can you imagine spending nine lives that way? No thanks.