Owning a cat is a huge responsibility because you’re caring for the life of an animal that needs you to follow its orders at all times. For that reason, not everyone should get a cat, but you may want one for health benefits.

Owning a cat can reduce stress and anxiety, although cats usually make up for that by creating enough stress and anxiety in your life anyway. Cats can also reduce loneliness so you don’t feel so isolated except when your cat completely ignores you.

So consider getting a cat because in America, owning a cat is the closest you’ll ever get to a national health care plan.

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