They really are wonderful.

Animal lovers don't always seem to get it though. A wonderful friend told me the other day that I need to get rid of my cats when I move so that they don't get fur and mess in my new place. When I said that I couldn't do that as they are my pets and I love them, she looked shocked and replied "they are just cats." I know she wasn't being unkind, just doesn't understand why I would want to keep my cats.