I can't really think of cats the way I used to ever since I learned they give you brain parasites.
What.
My reaction exactly. But hey, maybe that's the parasite talking.
Other than that, I want me some kitten scarf! And that cute Orin! Ah, if only I'm fond with birds.
I'm not joking. Cats can give you brain parasites that cause mental disorders and can even kill people with weakened immune systems.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasmosis
If you have a housecat that doesn't run around free outside it won't be exposed to that (or rabies or a number of other diseases) in the first place. It's also primarily transmitted by cats in their feces, so as long as you wash your hands after cleaning a litter box you're probably fine.
You can also get it from undercooked meat, by the way, so perhaps you should look into vegetarianism.
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