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The Truth Behind the 'Crazy Cat Lady' Stereotype: A Look at the Social Science

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June 9, 2026 · 1:38 PM
The Truth Behind the 'Crazy Cat Lady' Stereotype: A Look at the Social Science

Felines have long been associated with feminine power – and these women are embracing a cliché used to bring them down.

To support 700 cats, you need roughly 1,350lbs of food a week. But that's just the dry stuff, which isn't a balanced enough diet for a cat. You also need 1,000 cans of wet food.

Next, 600lbs of litter, because cats, like all living things, need a place to do their business. Sixty rolls of paper towels to clean up the many messes that will occur. Nine gallons of laundry detergent, six gallons of dish detergent, 200 large trash bags, and 400 kitchen trash bags.