I usually can't stand over-zealous cat lovers. Nothing I like better than a good dead cat joke. But I really like cats despite my love for dark humor about them.

We have a male kitten here named Max. Yesterday, while playing with a litter-mate, he launched himself a couple feet into the air and did a flip over her to avoid her. It looked like something from "The Matrix". I really admire their athleticism.

I like cats' independence, too. When I was working with horses, as a kid, I always liked to work with the meaner horses, and like the people who work for me to be precocious and challenging as well. I guess I like the experience of not being completely in control, when it comes to things I enjoy.

But I still like a good dog. The smarter, the better.