Okay, could you please tell me what it is that makes cats so appealing (please refer to details)?

I’m not the greatest cat fan in the world. I mean, there’s been no incident involving a feline that scarred me, physically or otherwise. I just never did see the appeal. Now, here’s the “crunch.” My daughter….she’s 11yrs old…..has let it be known that she would like a cat. Far be it for me to deny her that pleasure. So, I guess I could become a kitty convert, with a little help of course. With that in mind….& with a touch of humility, I ask for the cat owners of fluther to step forward & praise pussycats to the max? I shall put this in general, with the hope it will remain there. Signaling my intent for sober/helpful responses. I thank you in advance.