Good news: A study has proven there's no scientific evidence backing up the "crazy cat lady" stereotype.

Bad news: I guess that means there's a different reason why you're crazy.

Researchers at UCLA found that people who own cats, whether it's one cat or a whole bunch, didn't have any higher rate of mental or social problems than people with dogs, other pets, or no pets at all.

"Our findings do not fit with the notion of cat owners as more depressed, anxious, and alone."

Read more at Irish Independent.

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