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We all need to feel good about ourselves. Many of us achieve this through success in our family relationships, work, sport or other recreational activities. Others achieve it through reflected glory by owning or breeding a cat that is an object of prestige. It may be a winner in the show ring, or a rare or unusual breed.

Your cat doesn’t have to be a show winner. Every common or garden ‘moggy’ has a unique character and appearance, and simply by looking at it and knowing that it is yours, you will get a deep sense of satisfaction.

For some of us the mere responsibility of caring for another living creature can result in a sense of self-worth, and by doing it correctly we may be rewarded by the approval of other people.