Sorry your brother spoiled your high. If it makes you feel any better though, I get comments about how many cats I have from EVERYONE - my husband's family, neighbords - and it's made even worse now that it is apparent that I'm pregnant. My neighbor admonished me for having 4 cats and said "That's not good for the baby."

So you're not alone. Not much we can do but grin and bear it and stick up for ourselves and our furballs when necessary.

Happy belated birthday!