Approximately 95.6 million cats already have a home in the United States, according to the American Pet Products Association. Some 31% of domestic cats are acquired from animal shelters, whereas a further 27% are saved directly from the streets.
If you don’t have a cat or are looking for another to keep the one you already have company, you should know that rescuing a cat means that it is 98 times less likely to die than if it was living on the street. Here are 40 reasons why you should welcome a cat into your home, Created by Purring Pal:
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Have you ever wondered how constellations got their names? These stories from Ancient Greece reveal the mythology behind 8 prominent constellations in the sky.
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This Truly is One of the Best Elvis Performances
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Watch this mind-bending magic act by Florian Sainvet in America's Got Talent.
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These forgotten civilizations influenced the world.
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Watch Andrea Bocelli and His Daughter Perform "Hallelujah"
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This video will show you what it was like to be a doctor in ancient Egypt.
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These informative TED-Ed videos delve into some of the world’s most popular myths and attempt to explain them in all their glory!
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Watch a Thai Chiropractor Fixing a Spine With a Hammer!
Thailand is a country that's known for specializing in many different kinds of massages, but would you dare be massaged by a man wielding a hammer?
