Prize and Price

"Those who'll play with cats must expect to be scratched."
Miguel de Cervantes

I'd like to add the words "Those who play carelessly with cats must expect to be painfully scratched."

In the home we grew up in we usually had at least one cat.
I learnt soon to stop and not move the minute the cat's claws came out.
The cat would then relax in time, retract her claws and we could carry on a respectful relationship with each other.

I wish I had a picture of a cat... I do not.
Occasionally I wish I still had a cat.
I do not want the responsibility.
So, when I get the opportunity, I enjoy the cats of those I visit.