10 Countries With The Most Pet Cats

12 SEP, 2023 Ayaan Paul Chowdhury

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10. Japan

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9. Ukraine

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8. Germany

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7. United Kingdom

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6. Italy

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5. France

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4. Brazil

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3. Russia

[{"selector":"#anim-c78e70cf-4026-4282-b866-d4073e51c1fb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.771017442871214%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7449eab3-ed77-48b8-a848-5204fec122bd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dc16efba-0c6b-4c86-ac29-bd15baa61987","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 100.50091%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-df7e63d9-26ec-4e12-a0f9-d8c4f3157564","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-14e96c15-65e3-482a-8c92-088d68f08276","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -934.79056%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-415b2edf-31f4-4e7c-b5b3-7bd9d97f1f51","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a2a06fb1-1733-4d06-ad77-11434a8e5bf8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 103.29221%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dba32778-ff9e-4fcc-bb9a-74a6aea95bbc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8a5b9bb9-a479-4212-8a0c-be55b6159e01","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 449.45525%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-69707d33-130c-46e9-96fb-544f7a5ca44e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Russia's 12.75 million pet cats are valued for their resilience in harsh climates, serving as affectionate and hardy companions to Russian families. Its favorite native cat is the "Russian Blue," recognized for its striking blue-gray coat and gentle temperament. Photo: Getty Images

2. China

[{"selector":"#anim-b35c819c-6f17-4e95-963c-631f2123f82b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-0.2055675913778406%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-15a99d9e-a708-4d07-b435-5bc66e6ad297","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8cc9bd8b-eddc-4a01-8251-ed59aeccc1f3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 100.50091%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f7b38e6e-8673-4d36-b23b-2acb30fbc6c4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5a8a53ff-59d2-451e-a559-0db6ca5c757e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -934.79056%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-04c13c27-f077-446d-80e2-f67f42946c3c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3635a4be-f01d-4d79-8ff2-126d3be88665","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 103.29221%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-43b49d91-2bbc-470c-8e27-6da16231af26","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cf817c68-ced1-432d-ad3f-d1fbc7cfc96b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 449.45525%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ba603bc1-678c-4a31-9361-b32e5556c77b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] In China, where there are a staggering 53 million pet cats, these animals symbolise prosperity and companionship; with a growing love for the "Dragon Li," a wild-looking breed with a history dating back to ancient times. Photo: Getty Images

1. United States

[{"selector":"#anim-6d2928c7-709a-49a3-9a6e-35090864edff [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-0.10693189138349694%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-81b09928-fa17-45ec-8cb1-763a078bfbcf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aeb15383-1270-4a3b-b667-b5cafc9b1d6a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 100.50091%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":1000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e7ac2ece-f3a3-4775-8eb2-6e958bdf3761","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5df4b33e-8ebf-4305-af09-a039f12c3056","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -934.79056%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-15ef2316-fa56-4ac0-abc5-0150a0f5cd95","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-18aaa1a9-23fb-4c2e-9a56-11e081cb1ba2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 119.03794%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9968a186-28c3-4313-ada1-e50bf11fa260","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9da48a11-b057-47a6-af6e-e58e996b9065","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 449.45525%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a01beae7-72b3-4caf-a261-3fa9fd99d749","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] With a whopping 77 million pet cats, the US shows a deep love for these furry friends, making them an integral part of countless American lives. It adores the "Maine Coon," renowned for its large size, friendly demeanor, and impressive tufted ears. Photo: Getty Images

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