How to Meet and Date Cat Lovers

One of the good things about dating someone with common interests is that it offers a great way to break the ice. While other couples may be staggering over awkward pauses, you can chat away with your partner about a shared hobby or lifestyle. More importantly though, genuinely sharing common interests can be a great way to keep the bonding alive even after the initial chemistry has waned. If you are an avid cat lover, here are a few ways you can meet and date someone with a feline passion.

Frequent pet stores

Which is the first place that springs to mind that all cat lovers must drop in at, sometime or other – the pet store naturally? But if you have been discounting the socializing potential of this venue by imagining it as a small, chaotic and smelly place, hold on. These days pet stores are swanky hangouts where pet owners and their pets can browse for hours picking up specialized pet food, clothing and a whole variety of pet accessories. Other than that there are spas and salons all ready to indulge your Persian princess or Bengal tabby with a whole range of grooming services. All these places could prove effective meeting points with other cat owners. And even you do not see a single and attractive cat lover in the store aisles, don’t hesitate to strike up conversation with someone else. Who knows while networking, you may get to meet friends of friends who are single and cat lovers or you may pick up a useful tip on a store which offers heavy discount on pet food. Essentially, the wider your circle of friends and acquaintances, the greater the possibility of their introducing to someone who is single and shares your passion for the felines.

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Sign up with a dating site

The internet is an incredible resource, not only for information and business, but increasingly for socializing. Sign up with a dating site which caters specifically to the relationship needs of cat lovers or generally pet lovers. Even a general dating site will do where you can mention your love of cats and clearly state that you are looking for someone with similar interests. However be specific about the geographical area since a cat owner from the other end of the country or another continent would hardly be of use if you are looking for partners to date in real life. Similarly social networking sites can also bring you in touch with singles who share your love for pets in general and cats in particular.

Drop in on cat shows

One of the best ways to meet single cat lovers is to attend pet shows and other events centered on similar interests. These are usually day-long events with games, competitions and prizes for different categories like the best performing dog or the best groomed cat which will be more suited to your socializing purposes. Scour the local newspaper and radio stations to find out what animal-based events are being held in or around your city. Sometimes pet food companies organize promotional events which has its share of fun and games for both pets and their owners. Even general festivals and holidays held during the summer attract a healthy share of dog and cat owners who find it a good time to hang out with their furry companions. Attend as many of them as you can and if lucky, you can meet prospective partners who share your love for cats.

Get outdoors

Most household pets like dogs, cats and even some from the rodent family like being taken to the outdoors from time to time. While cats and birds may not go gamboling in the mud like a lively spaniel, usually all animals enjoy fresh air and a plethora of outdoor scents. So make a habit of taking your cat to the neighborhood park every now and then. The park is the place where you are bound to meet other pet owners walking their dogs or playing with their cats. If you are lucky you may find a cat owner without a wedding ring and perfectly willing to share his tips of grooming a Japanese Bobtail or a curly LaPerm over a cup of hot coffee. If he is not single, don’t worry and keep trying. Only remember that the more regular you are at the park, the greater your chances are of running into single and attractive cat owners. And best of all, other than reviving your social life, your walks are going to keep you healthy and increase the bonding with your pet.

Be prepared to adjust

Having pets makes for a particular lifestyle which in turn could influence your romantic life. Though cats are far more independent as compared to dogs, even your pet feline would need to be given food and fresh water at certain times of the day. Thus owning a cat would often determine how long you can stay outdoors and when you have to be back home. You may not be able to go out for long vacations with your partner or even weekend trips on a regular basis. Also different kinds of pets – most infamously dogs and cats - may not get along together which can put a strain on the owners’ budding relationship. Thus ensure that all these niggling issues are out of the way so that you can look forward to an enjoyable and fulfilling relationship.

Cat lovers have got some bad press in the past; the crazy cat lady surrounded by nine cats in her apartment was usually seen an object of some wary laughter while men keeping cats came to be associated with being effeminate, a pansy and thus gay, as opposed to the more macho owner of dogs. However in recent times, with more fluid gender and personality constructions, such stereotypes of cats lovers are on their way out. More and more men – straight ones at that – as well as level-headed women are increasingly discovering both the emotional pleasures and practical benefits of keeping cats as pets and are eager to date each other drawn together by a common love of their feline companions.