2007-03-21 02:21:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
The rodent thing, yah....
Actually, breeds of poodle are much more successful in rodent eradication.
2007-03-21 02:50:19 · update #1
Terriers are even better.
http://animal.discovery.com/guides/dogs/selector/terrier.html
2007-03-21 02:51:58 · update #2
My cats are hunter (working) kitties, but I also own rabbits. While terriers are better for rat control (although no terrier is as good as Socrates) they can't live side by side with rabbits and chickens.
2007-03-21 03:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. They form a VERY vital role in reducing the rodent population. That's why Egyptians worhsipped them-- THey saw the cats' usefulness (Egyptians largely depended on grain for sustinence, their main staples were bread and beer)
As I always like to point out, I do NOT think it's a COMPLETE coincidence that the plague (Transmitted by rodents) occured in the same period of history that people were killing cats because they thought they were witches incarnate.
Trust me, it is a scientific fact that if we didn't have such a high population of cats, we would likely be WAY overrun by rodents.
2. I've also heard it said that cats are second only to the mongoose for their reputation as snake-killers.
3. It is scientifically proven that petting cats calms you and lowers blood pressure.
2007-03-21 02:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by Shelly P. Tofu, E.M.T. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't function in our society - society is man-made. All animals function in nature, though, on many levels. Ultimately, all things inter-are with all other things. People created the conditions that have led to domestic animals, even over-population and stray animals like cats and dogs by failing to spay and neuter them or provide adequate places for them to live. People have a responsibility to care for and provide healthy, humane conditions for them to live.
2007-03-21 02:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by nightngle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They kill rodents which is probably where their association with humans began in the first place. Humans found them useful and then they became pets later.
2007-03-21 02:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they help to keep rodent infestation down to a normal level. a few cats are also good at killing bugs also and i had a cat that would hunt down and kill a snake in a heartbeat...dont know why lol.
2007-03-21 02:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by autumn_aka_slick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer 1) (Cats) They catch mice
(in history, cats were imported into a country to stop plagues caused by mice)
Answer 2) They form part of the food chain in the wild
(different kinds of cats, lions, tigers and so on....)
hope this helps!
2007-03-21 02:27:05 · answer #6 · answered by Eric Chua Yanshan Maynas 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that is very productive but if you need another reason, how about the thousands who are employed making cat food, toys, litter, beds, crates, not to mention our trusty vet's.
2007-03-21 02:29:42 · answer #7 · answered by dianamapley59 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They provide entertainment for dogs.
2007-03-21 02:32:34 · answer #8 · answered by jimmyjohn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they keep the rodent population down in our homes, barns and yards........
2007-03-21 02:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by Rhylie and Paiyden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, one thing they do is help control the mouse population.
2007-03-21 02:44:51 · answer #10 · answered by ishauna a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋