Cats are, in my opinion, the most misunderstood breed of pet in the world. People think them to be narcissistic and mean; however, I believe this is untrue. Cats have personalities very specific to each individual. I have recently found this out with my two furry children.

In May of 2016 I adopted my first kitten. He was just a small little black puff when I first got him. Since Bombays are not bred in many places in the US, I had to fly from Michigan to North Carolina to get him. I named him Typhon after the fire-breathing giant in Greek mythology who just happened to be the father of all monsters (and let me tell you, he was a monster in the best way possible). I got him to bring to college with me to help steady some anxiety and just to keep me company in my apartment. When we got here, he seemed to love it. However, he was so attached to me that he got very anxious when I left. That is when my roommate and I decided to adopt a kitten from our local animal shelter.

We named her Marie after the white kitten from Disney's movie "The Aristocats." After she was added to the family, Typhon lit up. He instantly had more energy and was playing with her nonstop. They are the most lovable and well behaved kittens, and I am so excited to see where our lives take us.

Cats make great companions, especially for people in college. Cats are independent, so they can handle time on their own. Also they do not have to be taken out all the time like dogs do. Yes there are some cats that are more aggressive than others, but there is a household out there for each cat. Some people want a cat to simply exist in their house and crave no interaction with the animal, and that is where a more dominant cat would place well. Meanwhile there are cats, like Typhon, who will become extremely attached and follow you everywhere, which is great for someone who wants more interaction. Overall, cats are wonderful animals and do not deserve the bad rep that people give them.