Newsflash - all you writers and bearers of gloom.

No one ever said she was a "real" cat - just as no one ever said that Mickey Mouse was a "real" (giant sized) mouse. Why can't some adults, just let kids be kids, and have their imaginary critters to adore, rather than try to bust their bubble?

Maybe they feel that the 9 year old that accidentally killed a gun instructor, is more in keeping with reality !