A human, offering multiple ideas of treats, snacks, and fish to a his overlord cat. Felis silvestris lybica domesticated large numbers of humans along their timeline in history. Nothings changed except the platters.
Felis silvestris lybica domesticated large numbers of humans along their timeline in history. Nothings changed except the platters.

The History of Cats and Human’s Domestication

Kathy LaFollett
4 min readAug 1, 2023

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An adult relaxed tabby cat laying on his back in his cardboard box.
Never ask a cat a question when they are boxed. It’s for the better.

Our overlords history begins with Felis silvestris lybica, wildcats, in the Fertile Crescent during the Near East Neolithic period. Then ancient Egypt during the Classical period. Timing aside, Felis silvestris lybica domesticated large numbers of humans along their timeline in history. “In ancient times, cats were worshiped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” warned Terry Pratchett.

A large grey longhair cat laying in a too small box in a hilarious manner. Never tell a cat the box is too small for them. This is rude. Cats aren’t interested in your opinions.
Never tell a cat the box is too small for them. This is rude. Cats aren’t interested in your opinions.

Chances are good your cat is a descendant of Felis silvestris lybica. And yes, Sylvester the Cat was named after Felis silvestris lybica. Currently, there are 144 Cat Cafes in the United States serving tea, coffee, and cold drinks, with cats ready to receive your adoration. Cats were worshipped in Fertile Crescent and Egypt with festivals, ceremonies, and chants, including beverages of worship. Nothing’s changed in 12,000 years, except the cupcakes.

Of the 144 cat cafes found nationally, Florida has 10% of the total. Of the state’s total, St Petersburg has three. Of which, none of the cats living in the city believe are…

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Kathy LaFollett
Kathy LaFollett

Written by Kathy LaFollett

I am a nature and animal lover, artist, and Indie Publishing Author | amazon.com/author/kathy.lafollett | kathylafollett.com

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