1. OWNING A CAT IS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. 2. THEY'LL HELP YOU COPE . 3. AND FIND A SIGNIFICANT OTHER. 4. CAT OWNERS ARE SMART. 5. YOU'LL HAVE A HEALTHIER HEART. 6. THEY FULFILL YOUR NEED FOR COMPANIONSHIP. 7. THEY CAN TELL YOU (AND OTHERS!) A LOT ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY. 8. YOU'LL SLEEP BETTER. 9. CAT OWNERSHIP MEANS FEWER ALLERGIES. 10. THEY CAN QUITE LITERALLY SAVE YOUR LIFE.