I have a cat names Sam. They are often called house cats but some call them their kids.
I do not like cats so much.
Most people are not a fan of them but they are often valued by humans for companionship.
I know some people that have cats and love and treat them like kids.
Well now-a-days there are more than seventy cat breeds. So for new people you have a  lot of options.
I can never spot different cat breeds as well as dog breeds.
They are good to keep around since cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears,
What is the benefit of that?