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I have grossly underestimated cat owners. I believed cats to be low-maintenance creatures – particularly compared with dogs – simply requiring a plate of tuna, a comfy bed and as little human contact as possible. After Tracy Allison, our photo editor, shared that she takes her feisty cat, Tux, on walks to improve his mood, I realized I was mistaken.