With these two animals that were to be worshiped as gods, competition was brought between the two. Not to the point of war, but arguments would be held discussing which was of more importance. Egyptians in 2000 BC adored their pets. It was not rare for one to have cats, breeds of strong dogs or even smaller wild animals: monkeys, falcons, and sometimes ferrets. Royalty had royal pastimes and royal pets. Everything was Royal. Egyptian royal family members would even hold larger cats, such as cheetahs and lion, just to serve as a companion to the family. Each pet had its own significance. The ferrets duty was designed to keep the empires greenery rodent free. Family's would raise hoopoes and other majestic birds, to give them the role as a messenger
