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Ancient Egypt
Question:
Why didn't the ancient Egyptians keep cats as pets?
Answer:
Cats were special. They were magical and protected the home and family. Nearly every Egyptian home had cats. Cats were not worshiped but rather they were treated with special attention. Cats in ancient Egypt received special food and living space, and given many hugs and petting, but cats were never considered pets. Ancient Egyptian Cats