To be honest with you, I wasn't a cat lover until I got to college...My brother needed a home for two cats (kittens from his cat) and I said I would be willing to take them. It wasn't until I had my own cats that I realized what amazing, loving animals cats really are! The one thing I love about them the most is their unconditional love--and you know they love you by the little squinty ("I love you") look they give you when your scritching them in their favorite spot....or the contented bread making they do as you pet them. Cats are such a great addition to my life, that I couldn't imagine not having them now.