Cats As Pets The common saying that “Dogs are a mans best friend” is quite true, however, they are not the only animal whose companionship and love people enjoy. For many people, especially the elderly, and myself included, a cat can make just as good a house pet as a dog can. In the first place, many people enjoy the companionship a cat can provide. A cat will snuggle up in a lap and ask for some attention such as being pet or scratched on the head or under the chin. They are hard to resist. If they aren’t feeling affectionate or quiet, they can be pretty playful. They love to chase things around,