You Don't Have to be a Crazy Old Cat Lady to be One of These
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (190127)
Boise, Idaho
July 18, 2023 10:05pm CST
You most likely have one or more of these in your household. It is an ailurophile. This refers to a person with great regard for cats. The word comes from the Greek word "ailouros" meaning "cat" and the suffix "-phile" which means a lover or enthusiast. This is a person who finds fascination and joy in the companionship of felines. These are folks who are active in cat shows or feline competitions. They may even work or help out at sanctuaries or cat shelters.
In 2022 there was a survey conducted that found that 60.6 million US adults own at least one cat. That is a mere 29% of the adult US population.
How many do you have?
Image is from wallpapersafari.com
9 people like this
9 responses
@Deepizzaguy (122405)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jul 23
My household has six cats inside since my sister loves cats a lot.
3 people like this
@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Jul 23
We have five. My daughter and grandson love them. I guess I started it all.
1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (174849)
• United States
19 Jul 23
We don't have any cats. I'm allergic to furbabies.
2 people like this
@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Jul 23
I remember you saying that once before. I'm sorry you aren't able to enjoy them.
1 person likes this
@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Jul 23
@DaddyEvil .......I can imagine. We had them too.
1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (174849)
• United States
20 Jul 23
@celticeagle We always had dogs and cats when I was growing up. I don't miss having allergic reactions constantly.
1 person likes this
@AmbiePam (121340)
• United States
19 Jul 23
@celticeagle Oh, I hope so too. My current dog just doesn’t like other animals, but someday I will absolutely get a cat.
1 person likes this
@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Jul 23
@AmbiePam ........Maybe the two of them could pal up.
1 person likes this
@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Jul 23
I hope you get to enjoy one at some point. They are such characters.
1 person likes this
@BarBaraPrz (51843)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
19 Jul 23
And how many cats own people?
This illo is something I did in '78 when I thought of myself as an artist.
1 person likes this
@BarBaraPrz (51843)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Jul 23
@celticeagle Crazy cat lady or just crazy?
1 person likes this
@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Jul 23
@BarBaraPrz ........A little of both maybe.
1 person likes this
.@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Jul 23
I'm proud to be one as is my daughter. Both the crazy and the cat lover. Hehe
1 person likes this
@wolfgirl569 (136145)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Jul 23
Inside I have one cat. Outside we have a few that come and go
1 person likes this
@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Jul 23
Our five cats are indoor/outdoor cats.
1 person likes this
