You may have a cat as a landlord, but you do not own a cat. Cats are very independent creatures. Cats are self-sufficient. Cats take care of themselves. Cats do not like to be dependent on others.
Cats have powerful instincts that direct their behavioral patterns. . . .
The really small congregation displays many of the characteristics of a cat. Schaller says a church of 35 to 100 is like a collie. Everyone loves a collie. They sometimes bark at strangers but they are generally very likable pets. A primary point Schaller makes is that a collie is not a big cat and a ranch is not a larger version of a garden or a house.