We Have Loved Our Cats Since The Beginning Of Time — Or Close To It. In Fact, The Ancient Egyptians Were The First Civilization To Harness The Glory Of The Feline. Nearly 4,000 Years Ago, They Domesticated Our Four-Legged Friends By Keeping Them Near Food Stores. Splurge On Toys For Your Cat This World Cat Day And Hear Them With That Motor-Like Purr, As They Show Their Appreciation.