By: Amelia Xiao

If I could choose one pet to have for a lifetime, I would like a cat. Cats are affectionate and loving companions.

One reason why I would choose a cat as a lifetime companion is because cats are independent creatures and don’t require a high level of attention. This way, when I am at school, I don’t have to worry about the cat feeling lonely. Another reason why I think a cat would make a great pet is that they are very clean and low maintenance animals. Because cats spend a lot of time grooming themselves with their brush-like tongues, you rarely have to bathe or clean them. Cats are usually very easy to litter train. Most cats have a natural desire to dig a hole and bury their waste. The only thing to do is to introduce them to the litter box.

Cats communicate through their behavior and body language. They can form strong bonds with people, recognizing them as family. Cats are quiet and observing and can interpret human emotions. Because of this, many people enjoy the company and calmness they feel around a cat.

If I had a cat as a lifetime pet, I would take them birdwatching or we could go for a leash walk. If my cat prefers to stay indoors, we could play hide and seek or install cat shelves. I would provide my cat a window perch so they could observe the things outside the house. Having a cat would bring me lots of joy and happiness.