Fiance and I's first date was adopting a cat for her. He has since been a wonderful addition to the family. Never been a cat guy, my family animal is an English Bulldog. They don't exactly get along, but they tolerate each other. Love them both. Spent what I had saved for a down payment on a used Corvette to save the fat cat a couple of years ago. Worth it to see the wife happy and to have him snuggle on me. Just love other lives and keep them going if you can. At times, they will keep you going.