Felis Catus

In fact there is much more to the cat than a domestic animal. These graceful felines have played their part in the mythology of most cultures. Cat folklore and legends range from the ancient Egyptians (who saw cats as representing the goddess Bast) through the well known association of the cat with medieval witches to today's superstitions and urban legends.

Cats are also strongly associated with the supernatural and appear to have some form of sixth sense. They are, of course, common in film and literature, ranging from Lewis Carroll's grinning Cheshire Cat through to the rather less pleasant Cat People (1942 and 1982).

On these pages I'll be covering a little of the feline world, with a special emphasis on the strange and wonderful side of the cat. Even if you're a lifelong cat lover I hope you'll find something new and interesting here - and possibly look at your favourite pet in the same way again!

Are Cats Psychic? Cats at Sea The Cheshire Cat Egypt Luck Nine Lives Quotations Tails Witches & Familiars

External Links:
Tabby Tracker - site for US cat owners to register their pets in case they become lost