Dogs or cats is a long-debated issue, but the better would have to be cats. 

Cats are easy to maintain. They are the perfect pet for someone who is busy or is in a small living space. Cats do not take up as much room and are great for all different types of living situations. Unlike dogs, cats can live happily in an apartment.

Most cats are indoor pets, but if you let them live outdoors they can be a great pest control by keeping them at bay. It is free and keeps the little pests away. While you will have to pay for flea and tick medicine, it is not that much in the grand scheme of things. 

Cats clean themselves, which is great because then you do not have to wrestle them into the bath and get your clothes all soaked. Dogs make such a big mess when you need to bathe them. It is much easier to have a pet that cleans themselves.

The fur balls also make the perfect snuggle buddy. Dogs take up too much room and are loud. Cats are quiet, content animals that can snuggle up next to you as you sleep. 

Cats are happy with food and a place to nap, while dogs need so much more than that. They need attention and to go play. While this works if you have little kids who stay home, it proves to be challenging when they grow up and go to school. The dog would no longer have someone to play with. 

Cats make the better pet in many different ways, so go to your local animal shelter and adopt one today.