“The furry little buggers [cats] are just deep, deep wells you throw your emotions into.” —Bruce Schimmel

Living with a cat is to live with someone who can feel whatever we’re feeling. They may or may not understand why we feel the way we do, but it’s clear they know. How they react can be an entirely different story. Sometimes they come to comfort and at others, they just like to be alone doing whatever they do best.

“Cats have an infallible understanding of total concentration—and get between you and it.” —Arthur Bridges

Cats are quite good at getting attention for themselves when they want it no matter what we may be doing at the time. It’s best just to pet the cat and then do my work while they are gone doing whatever they want. It’s a great arrangement I have with any cat I live with.