The first cat that I recall was named Gussie. I was just a little girl and remember carrying her down the dark basement stairs when suddenly she freaked out and clawed up my face!

Many times, a harrowing experience with an animal at a young age will cause fear in the heart forever, but somewhere along the road to adulthood I must have put it in proper perspective.

I love all animals (and do not eat them), but cats (maybe because I am a Leo and can relate on some level??) reign supreme in my book.