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These days, more than 7 mill. cats are living in German households, and this means our furry friends are the most popular pets in this country. Currently I'm sharing my home with two of them, Luna and Lily. So far, I have lived my entire adult life with cats, and I cannot imagine a life without feline company! But living with cats is a constant learning process. Cats have the ability to surprise their humans over and over again! To fulfill the needs of our kitties, we have to learn to understand them. The most important thing is good power of observation and much empathy. Also, the internet is an inexhaustible source of information. Especially useful are the numerous discussion boards, where you can chat with other cat people. You can get a lot of advice and new points of view that way! But often there are still hair-raising prejudices and myths about cats! Every now and then you come across statements such as "Cats have 9 lives, so why should I waste money for the vet?" or "The cat will know what's dangerous and what is not!" A fatal misconception for which many cats have paid with their lives... The purpose of this website is to inform about those aspects of the human/feline coexistence which still afflict many heads with antiquated beliefs. It would be nice if this website would give some new thought-provoking impulses to its visitors. But please keep in mind that I'm posting my personal views here; views that result from living with cats for many years and from numerous discussions with cat friends world wide. If you disagree with me in one point or another, feel free to email me. Kirsten S. |