The history of cats being domesticated as pets can be traced back thousands of years to ancient Egypt and China. According to research by archaeologists, ancient Egyptians began to treat cats as pets as early as around 3000 BC, and many murals and statues depicting cats were found in tombs.

In China, cats are also widely domesticated and regarded as expert mouse catchers. In ancient documents, such as "The Book of Songs" and "Book of Rites", there are records about cats.

As time goes by, cats have gradually become a favorite pet for people all over the world. Cats' docility, independence, cleanliness, and ease of care make them ideal family pets.

Today, cats have become one of the most popular pets in the world, with millions of cat slaves.