How Many Cats Should You Own?

Teresa McGlothlin

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About This Quiz

As we're sure you know, having a pet is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. One single cat can take a lot of energy, time and money to care for properly. Before you find yourself buried in the litter box, we think it's a good idea to figure out how many cats you should own.

While some people have the kind of personality that can handle living with dozens of cats, other people are better suited to maintain a one cat household. After we learn how you feel about cats and the way you handle them, we will do our best to calculate the number of furry beasts with which you should share your home. There's no wrong number of cats to own, but there is a responsible number based upon the way you interact with them.

As you claw your way through our questions, make sure to put on your best catitude and to turn your nose up at any answer that doesn't sit right in your food bowl. Once we see what you have in common with our favorite beasts, the number of them you should call your babies will be clear! Should you be a one cat human or should you own your own herd of them?

What do you think you have in common with a house cat?

I am also a picky eater.

I can't use the bathroom if it's dirty.
I love sleeping all day.

I'm rather low maintenance.

Are you a cool cat or a scaredy cat when you are under pressure?

I'm more of a cool cat.

It depends on the pressure.
I'm more of a scaredy cat.

I'm more of a feral cat when I'm under pressure.

Why do you think cats groom themselves in public?

They really don't know any better.

They want you to know that they are clean.
They are exhibitionists and want attention.

They don't care what people think.

If you could be any of the big cats, which one would you want to be?

Puma

Bobcat
Lion

Jaguar

How do you react when you go to an aquarium?

I'm always amazed at the fish.

I get really hungry.
I'm always afraid the glass will crack.

I want to stick my hand in the water.

If you were a cat, which cat toy would be more your style?

Anything with catnip would be good for me.

I think balls of yarn would be a great toy.
I would like to have a whole cat tree.

Live mice are more my style.

How do you feel when a black cat crosses your path?

I want to pet it.

I feel like it's an omen.
I turn around and go the other way.

I wonder if it needs a home.

What kind of seafood would you like to have for dinner?

Salmon

Tuna
Shrimp

Scallops

What do you think tigers dream about?

The dream about being a house cat.

I think they dream about large game.
They dream about their cubs.

I think they dream about being lions.

Why are cats superior to other pets?

I'm not sure cats are superior to other pets.

Cats can survive on their own.
Cats don't make a lot of noise.

Cats are more intelligent than dogs or goldfish.

Which cartoon cat embodies the cat you would like to own?

Garfield

The Pink Panther
Catbus

The Cheshire Cat

Which of these cat breeds do you like the most?

Hemingway

Sphynx
Persian

Russian Blue

Do cats sleep all day when their owners are at work?

I think they throw parties.

I'm sure they sleep all day.
They plot world domination.

I think they keep the house free of vermin.

Which famous cat lover are you most like?

Cleopatra

Ernest Hemingway
Snoop Dogg

Katy Perry

Do you prefer kittens or older cats?

I love older cats!

Kittens are the best.
I like them when they've calmed down a little.

I love them regardless of age.

If cats could play sports, which one would they dominate?

Snowboarding

Bowling
Soccer

Curling

Which cat movie is purr-fect?

"Keanu"

"Puss in Boots"
"The Aristocats"

"The Cat in The Hat"

Having how many cats is too many?

Having two is just right.

Having more than three is too many.
One cat is plenty of cats.

There's no such thing.

How would you feel about being known as the crazy cat person?

I don't care what other people think.

I wouldn't like it.
There are worse things to be known as.

I wouldn't mind it at all.

How would you go about bathing a cat?

I would buy a suit of armor.

I would have the cat declawed.
I would wrap the cat in a towel.

I wouldn't dare try to bathe a cat.

If you encountered a cheetah on a hike, how would you react?

I would need CPR.

I would offer it my backpack.
I would freeze.

I would back away slowly.

Do you like ginger cats more than other cats?

Ginger cats are my favorite!

I prefer black cats.
I like tabby cats most.

Solid white cats are beautiful.

How would you thank your cat for bringing you a dead gift?

I would say thank you.

I wouldn't be happy enough to thank the cat.
I would acknowledge the gift and throw it away later.

I would faint.

If cats could choose the music they listen to, which kind would they choose?

Jazz

Metal
Pop

Classical

What is the cutest part of a cat's body?

Whiskers

Tail
Nose

Ears

Cats have great night vision. Do you?

I have better daytime vision.

I do see well at night.
I have night vision goggles.

I think I do, but I'll ask my eye doctor.

How would you celebrate your cat's birthday?

I would make a cat food cake.

I would invite my friends over.
I would get the cat a present.

I'm not sure my cats would really care.

Would you let your cat sleep with you?

Where else is it supposed to sleep?

Cats should sleep in cat beds.
Cats should sleep wherever they want.

My cat prefers to sleep on my computer keyboard.

Where would you place a litter box?

The bathroom

Several places
The porch

The laundry room

Have you ever dressed like a cat for Halloween?

No, but that's a good suggestion.

I went as Hello Kitty once.
I might go as a zombie cat next year.

I've been a sexy kitty for a party.

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