I like dogs, love cats, but have been owned by a small parrot or 2 since 1976. Great thread picker upper but not allowed to play with fabrics or hang out when I'm cutting, sewing, or ironing as my tiny conure Pipsqueak is much too curious and can't resist flying over to see what I'm up to. I rescued a Siamese cat several years ago who loved it when I sewed and would carry on quite a conversation. Over time he decided he liked my sister even more than me so he moved in with her and supervises her knitting and crocheting. I agree cats and quilts are a wonderful combination.