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Many people consider theircatsordogsmore than just pets.
The four-legged animals are often seen as an extension of the human family.
Or even as a furry child.
I, for one, am guilty as charged.
One cat parent hassharedhow they were horrified when a friend shoved their skittish kitty off the couch.
The person reacted immediately by kicking the guest out of their apartment.
But now theyre wondering if they went too far.
The cat lover has turned to the internet for advice.Bored Pandaspoke toDr.
Thats according to cat behavior expertDr.
Mikel Delgado, who is a go-to consultant for online pet-sitting and marketplace platformRover.
Delgado says a cats fear is also influenced by the experiences it has.
That way they can just stay comfortable and cozy.
They might suggest a behavioral medication for your pet.
Not all your guests will like your cat, or want them near.
I recommend HEPA filters to reduce allergens in the environment that might flare up any allergies.
The other option is to meet people outside your home so there is no cat-human problem at all!
Delgado wasnt too impressed with the guest in questions behavior.
She added that she would not want that person in her house or anywhere near her cats.
According to Forbes Pet Ownerships Statistics 2025, 66% of U.S. households own a pet.
Dogs are the number one choice of pet in America, with 65.1 million U.S. households owning one.
Around 46.5 million families have cats, while freshwater fish can be found in 11.1 million households.
But while pet ownership is on the rise, unfortunately mistreatment of animals is still around.
The Shelter Animals Countsshowsthat an estimated 10 millionanimalsdie from mistreatment, neglect or cruelty every year.
And thats just in the United States.
That needs to change.
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