 According to one Australian study, cat owners do have better psychological health than people without pets. On questionnaires, they claim to feel more happy, more confident, and less nervous, and to sleep, focus, and face problems in their lives better. Adopting a cat could be good for your kids, too. In a survey of more than 2,200 young Scots ages 11 to 15, kids who had a strong bond with their kitties had a higher quality of life. The more attached they were, the more they felt fit, energetic, and attentive and less sad and lonely, and the more they enjoyed their time alone, at leisure, and at school.