Although cats that lived in a store or restaurant were useful for catching rats and mice, cats that lived in apartments didn’t do a thing to earn their living. Why, then, did so many people who lived in cities keep cats? First, cats relieved the loneliness many city-dwellers felt. They were bright, loving and active. Their ability to entertain was almost unlimited. Second, cats were easy to take care of. They didn’t have to be washed, walked or licensed, and they seemed to be able to