Did Charles Dickens have a dog?
In the mid-nineteenth century, Charles Dickens had a small, shaggy Havana spaniel named Timber Doodle. Dickens had acquired Timber during a visit to America and the little dog soon became his constant companion, even accompanying him on his travels
Did Charles Dickens have a cat?
Charles Dickens was fascinated by taxidermy. … But when Dickens’s favourite cat died in 1862, the son of Williamina (named after Shakespeare until she had kittens), Dickens preserved only his paw and had it turned into a letter opener
Did Mark Twain loved cats?
Mark Twain loved cats. He once said, “I simply can’t resist a cat, particularly a purring one. They are the cleanest, cunningest, and most intelligent things I know, outside of the girl you love, of course.” … Twain wrote: “When a man loves cats, I am his friend and comrade, without further introduction.”
Why cats make better pets?
Cats keep themselves clean.
Cats don’t require regular grooming sessions like dogs do. The tongue of a cat is barbed in a way that removes dirt and grime from fur with startling efficiency. Cats literally lick themselves clean, another practical reason why cats are better than dogs
Is it good to have a cat as a pet?
YOU’LL HAVE A HEALTHIER HEART.
Owning any pet is good for your heart. Cats in particular lower your stress level—possibly since they don’t require as much effort as dogs—and lower the amount of anxiety in your life. Petting a cat has a positive calming effect.
Best Cat Breeds for Families
Abyssinian
This breed is thought to have originated near to the Egyptian coast.
The modern Abyssinian has its roots in Great Britain.
They are prized for their unique fur coats, which have single hairs displaying alternating bands of light and dark pigmentation.
Their popularity comes from their extroverted, intelligent, willful and playful personalities.
They are very dependent on the human relationships they share.
They tend to play with their owners, and show a unique combination of curiosity and intelligence.
They do best in families which have plenty of time to share with them.
American Shorthair
American Shorthair Cat is happy.
They are known to have quiet voices and sociable temperaments.
They can adapt to new circumstances easily.
They are easily trained and get along well with children and other pets.
For this reason, they make nice family pets.
They will need toys to play with that help them to explore their natural instincts for hunting prey.
They are not fond of being picked up, but they will choose a time to cuddle in a lap/ They are active, healthy and strong. Since they were originally bred to be working cats, they are not weak.
They will be calm and play the best when given plenty of play toys.
Bengal
This domestic breed cat was specifically developed to look like big jungle cats. It has a coat which is vividly marked with high contrast patterns similar to leopards, margays and ocelots.
It is the product of selective breeding with Asian leopard cat hybrids. These cats look wild due to their larger rosette spots and stripes.
They enjoy water, need lots of attention, like to play, and can jump more than four feet off the ground.
Breeders recommend that Bengals be four generations removed from the original leopard cat before being owned by the typical pet lover.
Bengal’s love walking on a leash, and is constantly moving toward higher ground.
Bengals love jumping, playing fetch, and do best with access to an outdoor enclosure. Bengals are happiest when playing in the water, and needs one family member who will spend the most time interacting and playing with them.
Birman
The Birman breed takes its name from the French word for Burma. The name is a derived from Birmanie.
The breed was thought to be the companions of northern Burma temple priests from the Mount of Lugh.
There are many stories about how the very first cats arrived in France, but there is no certain historical record to trace their journey.
The breed was almost lost during World War II, when only two cats were left alive. These two cats produced the offspring which would revive the breed.
Birmans of today are considered to be gentle, magical and enchanting.
Bombay
They prefer to be with people, and really are not fond of being along for long periods.
They seek attention because they are intelligent and enjoy playing.
They require little grooming, do well with other cats, and tend to cry and meow more than other cat breeds.
Their loud purr is distinctive, and they may very well use it immediately as they sit down next to their family members.
They are not aloof, and will need families who understand that they will bond to everyone; not just one favorite family member.
Cornish Rex
This breed is one of the more active ones.
They are inquisitive, playful, outgoing and extremely determined. They are highly sociable and think its fun to play games.
They are impossible to ignore because they want to be a part of everything. Owners report that a Rex will steal food from their favorite human’s dinner plate.
They climb very well, sprint and leap and adore using their dexterity to paw their way to the tops of shelves and furniture.
They make fairly good choices for allergic humans because their fur is short, they shed less than other cats, and they are easy to bathe, which reduces the allergens which are typically spread with cats who shed more or don’t bathe.
Egyptian Mau
The Egyptian Mau is one of the only cat breeds with naturally occurring spots. There are actually two Egyptian Maus, the “show” breed that was bred by cat fanciers in Europe, and the “original” Mau, which are much more varied in appearance than the show type.
- The fancy version of the breed comes in either silver, bronze, or smoke with dark-colored spots all over the body and tabby stripes on the face, tail and feet.
- Unlike the show version, the native Egyptian Mau comes in more colors including blue, cream, and red in both solid and tabby patterns. However, they do not come in the mackerel or ticked tabby patterns.
- Both types have striking green eyes and are short hair cats.
- This is a medium-size breed that run about eight to 12 pounds when full grown.
- They are known for being affectionate and people-focused, although they can be shy.
- Egyptian Maus are also very athletic and are possibly the fastest domestic cat, reaching recorded speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. They also have a reputation for being extreme jumpers.
Shirazi
A Shirazi is a crossbreed of an Egyptian Mau and a Persian, producing a semi-longhair spotted cat. The breed is not recognized yet by any cat registries. In their native Egypt, they are considered a “street cat.”
- The Shirazi is a medium-sized longhair cat that has a thick, bushy tail.
- They have muscular bodies with their back legs a bit longer than the front legs.
- Their coat comes in bronze, red, black, blue, and cream. Silver and smoke are possible but very rare. Like Egyptian Maus, they come in the spotted tabby pattern as well as the classic tabby style or in solid colors.
- They tend to have the same facial markings as tabbies with the dark “M” lines on the forehead and “eyeliner.”
- Their eyes are either green or amber.
- Shirazis are very smart and affectionate cats with a reputation for being a bit more relaxed than the Egyptian Mau, which no doubt comes from their Persian cat heritage
Cat Breeds That Love To Snuggle
Tonkinese
Considered one of the most loving and social cats, the Tonkinese wants “her people” to play and love on her almost all day. They are said to be “generous” with their own affection in return and get along with other pets.
Ragdoll
This breed has a sweet demure. They will follow you around, sleep with you and purr the moment you touch them. They get along with other pets and like to play, though being a lap cat is their happiest job.
Persian
As soon as he has the opportunity, he /she will be on your lap. Trying to work instead of pay attention to him? Not likely with this breed. He/she will MAKE you snuggle him.
Birman
The gentle and quiet Birman will be your shadow. They love to snuggle with you and when you can’t snuggle, to be near you.
Himalayan
Although not demanding of attention, the gentle Himalayan wants nothing more than to cuddle with her owner. And, if you are not cuddling, she will let you know, quietly, that she wants attention.
Selkirk Rex
With a “must touch” coat, the Rex had to tolerate, even like attention because he was going to get it from everyone. This breed was bred for a nice temperament and he got it in spades. They will cuddle anyone, owner or stranger, and love to be picked up.
RagaMuffin
Considered the “cuddly teddy bears” of the cat world, it seems they were bred for snuggling. As soon as you touch one, he will expect you to continue with your attention, offering pets, a lap to cuddle on, or arms to hold him.
Maine Coon
These gentle giants are really just huge babies. Even though they probably can’t fit fully on your lap due to their size that does not stop them from trying.
Sphynx
Although this breed may not be your first choice due to his lack of soft coat, they are one of the most affectionate cat breeds around. They are frequently found under the covers (they don’t get as warm without all that fur!) and have been called the “velcro lap cat” due to their desire to be on your lap as much as possible.
Famous Quotes About Cats
“I take care of my flowers and my cats. And enjoy food. And that’s living.”—Ursula Andress (actress, Dr. No)
“A lie is like a cat: You need to stop it before it gets out the door or it’s really hard to catch.”—Charles M. Blow (columnist)
“That’s the great secret of creativity. You treat ideas like cats: you make them follow you.”―Ray Bradbury (author, Fahrenheit 451)
“Cats and dogs believe politicians are like cemetery caregivers — they are on top of everyone, but nobody listens.”—Rita Mae Brown (author, Rubyfruit Jungle)
“My relationships with my cats has saved me from a deadly, pervasive ignorance.”—William S. Burroughs (author, The Naked Lunch)
“Meow” means “woof” in cat.”—George Carlin (comedian)
“It is very inconvenient habit of kittens (Alice had once made the remark) that, whatever you say to them they always purr.”—Lewis Carroll (author, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland)
“Cats choose us; we don’t own them.”—Kristin Cast (author, House of Night series)
“Those who’ll play with cats must expect to be scratched.”—Miguel de Cervantes (author, Don Quixote)
“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.”—Jean Cocteau (director, Orpheus)
“Time spent with a cat is never wasted.”—Colette (author, Gigi)
“Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.”—Jim Davis (cartoonist, Garfield)
“What greater gift than the love of a cat?”—Charles Dickens (author, Great Expectations)
“You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat.”—Albert Einstein (theoretical physicist)
“Making movies is like herding cats.”—Eric Fellner (movie producer, Fargo)
“A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats.”—Benjamin Franklin (Founding Father of the United States)
“Time spent with cats is never wasted.”—Sigmund Freud (psychoanalyst)
“Cats know how to obtain food without labor, shelter without confinement, and love without penalties.”—Walter Lionel George (author, A Bed of Roses)
“Cats will outsmart dogs every time.”—John Grogan (author, Marley & Me)
“How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.”—Robert A. Heinlein (author, Red Planet)
“A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.”—Ernest Hemingway (author, For Whom the Bell Tolls)
“She sights a Bird—she chuckles—/She flattens—then she crawls—/She runs without the look of feet—/Her eyes increase to Balls—”—Emily Dickinson (poet, Because I could not stop for Death)
“Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.”—James Herriot (author, All Creatures Great and Small)
“If your cat falls out of a tree, go indoors to laugh.”—Patricia Hitchcock (actress; daughter of movie director Alfred Hitchcock)
“If you want to write, keep cats.”—Aldous Huxley (author, Brave New World)
“A cat can be trusted to purr when she is pleased, which is more than can be said for human beings.”—William Ralph Inge (author, Outspoken Essays)
“Curiosity killed the cat.”—Ben Johnson (playwright, Every Man in His Humour)
“I used to love dogs until I discovered cats.”—Nafisa Joseph (model)
“Cats, like men, are flatterers.”—Walter Savage Landor (author, Imaginary Conversations)
“The smallest feline is a masterpiece.”—Leonardo da Vinci (artist, Mona Lisa)
“In its flawless grace and superior self-sufficiency I have seen a symbol of the perfect beauty and bland impersonality of the universe itself, objectively considered, and in its air of silent mystery there resides for me all the wonder and fascination of the unknown.”—H.P. Lovecraft (author, At the Mountains of Madness)
“Artists like cats; soldiers like dogs.”—Desmond Morris (author, The Naked Ape)
“Cats do not have to be shown how to have a good time, for they are unfailing ingenious in that respect.”—James Mason (actor, North by Northwest)
“I regard cats as one of the great joys in the world. I see them as a gift of highest order.”—Trisha McCagh (animal communicator)
“Cats have it all — admiration, an endless sleep, and company only when they want it.”—Rod McKuen (poet, Stanyan Street & Other Sorrows)
“A dog will flatter you but you have to flatter the cat.”—George Mikes (author, How to be an Alien)
“People with insufficient personalities are fond of cats. These people adore being ignored.”—Henry Morgan (privateer)
“Cats possess so many of the same qualities as some people that it is often hard to tell the people and the cats apart.”—P.J. O’Rourke (author, Parliament of Whores)
“You can not look at a sleeping cat and feel tense.”—Jane Pauley (journalist, The Today Show)
“I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat.”—Edgar Allan Poe (author, “The Raven”)
“The problem with cats is that they get the same exact look whether they see a moth or an ax-murderer.”—Paula Poundstone (comedian)
“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.”—Albert Schweitzer (theologian and physician)
“I am as vigilant as a cat to steal cream.”—William Shakespeare (playwright, Henry IV)
“I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.”―Hippolyte Taine (critic)
“I have lived with several Zen masters — all of them cats.”—Eckhart Tolle (author, The Power of Now)
“Of all God’s creatures, there is only one that cannot be made slave of the lash. That one is the cat. If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve the man, but it would deteriorate the cat.”—Mark Twain (author, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer)
Cats are smarter than dogs. You can’t get eight cats to pull a sled through snow.”—Jeff Valdez (producer, Urban Jungle)
“I believe cats to be spirits come to earth. A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud without coming through.”—Jules Verne (author, Journey to the Center of the Earth)
“If a dog jumps into your lap it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing it is because your lap is warmer.”—A.N. Whitehead (mathematician and philosopher)
“The phrase ‘domestic cat’ is an oxymoron.”—George Will (columnist)
- “If there were to be a universal sound depicting peace, I would surely vote for the purr.” — Barbara L. Diamond
- “If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much.” — Mark Twain
- “What greater gift than the love of a cat?” — Charles Dickens
- “I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats in infinitely superior.” — Hippolyte Taine
- “In nine lifetimes, you’ll never know as much about your cat as your cat knows about you.” — Michel de Montaigne
- “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” — Jim Davis
- “I would like to see anyone, prophet, king or God, convince a thousand cats to do the same thing at the same time.” — Neil Gaiman
- “After dark, all cats are leopards.” — Zuni Proverb
- “I have felt cats rubbing their face against mine and touching my cheek with claws gently sheathed. These things, to me, are expressions of love.” — James Herriot
- “A cat does not want all the world to love her. Only those she has chosen to love.” — Helen Thomson
- “A cat purring on your lap is more healing than any drug in the world, as the vibrations you are feeling are of pure love and contentment.” — St Francis of Assisi
- “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” — Albert Schweitzer
- “No amount of time will ever erase the memory of a good cat.” — Leo Dworkin
- “No man or woman can be called friendless who has the companionship of a cat.” — James Lautner
- “Cats know how to obtain food without labour, shelter without confinement, and love without penalties.” — W.L. George
Cat Movies
Best Movie Cats and Kittens
The Godfather and The Long Goodbye, to horror films like Pet Sematary and Re-Animator, to action movies and comedies alike, cats have often played a pivotal role in some of history’s greatest films. Mankind’s cat obsession may have even reached peak cinematic cuteness with the arrival of Peter Atencio’s title tabby, Keanu, in which Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele go to great lengths to retrieve their kidnapped kitten.
Simba, The Lion King (1994)
Well, he is the King of Pride Rock, a legacy passed down from the moment Rafiki proudly presented him to all the animals when he was just a little cub. And he grew up to be a lion his father Mufasa would be proud of, finally facing his fears and his guilt to confront his evil uncle Scar. And there are an awful lot of cats (and dogs) out there named Simba.
‘Alien’ & ’Aliens’ – Jones
Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley is rightly extolled as a resourceful survivor of the Alien franchise, but another survivor is often overlooked: Jones the cat. On board the USCSS Nostromo to control the rodent population and accompany Ellen Ripley, Jonesy managed to avoid the Xenomorph’s rampage throughout the ship. While his human cohorts, save Ripley, ultimately met their demise, the alien had little interest in Jonesy. The tomcat then joined Ripley in her hyper-sleep chamber for both the journey aboard the Narcissus, and again on Ripley’s return to Earth. Jonesy even survived those 57 years asleep
Floyd, Ghost (1990)
After Sam (Patrick Swayze) is killed, he tries to warn wife Molly (Demi Moore) that she’s in danger. He realizes that their tabby, Floyd, can still sense him, so when his killer (Rick Aviles) breaks into their apartment, Sam screams at Floyd. The cat jumps at the killer, scaring him off, and saving the day.
Black Cat, Tales From the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
In “The Cat From Hell” segment (based on a story by Stephen King and written for the screen by George Romero), a black cat gets revenge on an elderly man (William Hickey) whose pharmaceutical company has killed thousands of cats in lab experiments. After his sister, her friend, and the butler are killed by the cat, the old man brings in a hit man (David Johansen) to take it out. But the cat has the last laugh in a gruesome ode to Alien.
Bob, A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
The real Bob plays himself in this uplifting biopic about a drug addict and busker whose encounter with a stray ginger cat helps turn his life around. Bob, clad in his usual red scarf, also attended the film’s London premiere. He couldn’t be bothered to act impressed when he meet Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, however.
Scar, The Lion King (1994)
The supremely hiss-worthy Scar (a perfectly cast Jeremy Irons) is Mufasa’s scheming brother, who plots his death and takes over his kingdom. His villainy doesn’t end there: Having failed to also kill Mufasa’s son, Simba, he cruelly convinces the cub that Mufasa’s death was his fault. Scar’s epic defeat is poetic justice (and quite dark for a Disney film): The hyenas who helped his rise to power now devour him!
Cat’s Eye (1985)General, Cat’s Eye (1982)
A stray tabby links these three Stephen King stories. In the first, James Woods goes to the wrong clinic to try to quit smoking. To show him they mean business, they start shocking the cat … and that’s just their first threat! In the second tale, the rich man regards the cat (who survives crossing busy traffic) as his good luck charm as he challenges his wife’s lover to a deadly wager. But the tabby bestows its luck on the lover, not the murderous tycoon. In the last, and most cat-centric story, he makes it his mission to save young Amanda (Drew Barrymore) from a troll that tries to steal her breath every night. Amanda insists the cat stay and calls him “General.” Mom keeps trying to get rid of the cat—until he finally defeats the troll and the parents realize that General is a furry little hero.
Koumal and Sangha, Two Brothers (2004)
this story about two orphaned tigers who are separated as cubs. The good news is that neither dies, although one ends up in a circus with a cruel trainer. When they’re finally reunited a year later, they’re sicced on each other as entertainment for the crowds—until they recognize each other and begin playing like cubs again. They are finally returned to the jungle in a long overdue happy ending.
Cat, Coraline (2009)
supernatural in Neil Gaiman’s book, but he still possesses some unusual abilities in the animated film, including being able to speak in The Other World. However, he is not, as he tells Coraline, a different version of himself there, “No. I’m not the Other anything. I’m me,” he tells her. (He’s voiced by Keith David.) He helps Coraline escape from the evil Other Mother, who, incidentally, hates cats.
Baron Humbert von Gikkingen, The Cat Returns (2002)
After a girl saves a cat from being run over, she’s inundated with gifts from the cat’s family.It seems he’s a prince and now his father, the Cat King wants her to marry his son!
‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ – Tjorven
In the Stiegg Larsson novel, a dismembered stray cat named Tjorven is left on Mikael Blomkvist’s porch as a warning to discontinue his investigation.
Shere Khan, The Jungle Book (1967)
This silky smooth tiger is voiced by Oscar-winning Brit George Sanders, and remains one of the most elegant and menacing of all Disney villains. Once he learns there’s a man cub in his jungle, he vows to kill him—after lazily interrogating python Kaa for more information. Idris Elba lent his voice to the 2016 live-action remake, making for an even more sinister king of the jungle.
‘Sleepwalkers’ – Cats
It’s a rare thing for a movie to include a chowder of feral cats as heroes, and rarer still to pit them against their shape-shifting energy vampire nemeses known as Sleepwalkers, but fret not; Stephen King provides. A lesser Stephen King tale written directly for the screen features a mother and son who are actually cat-like, shape-shifting creatures called Sleepwalkers. Poor Tanya (Mädchen Amick) accepts a date with the son, not realizing she’s going to be dinner for his mother. There are plenty of ordinary cats in the film as well, including the deputy sheriff’s cat Clovis, who rides shotgun in the squad car and helps take down the villains. Good work, Clovis!
‘Men in Black’ – Orion
a simple feline as the guardian of an entire galaxy. In this movie, however, Orion the cat does a fine job of evading humans and Bugs alike, protecting his Arquillian master’s prized possession and incredible source of energy.
True Grit’ – General Sterling Price
General Price don’t belong to me. He just rooms with me. Cats don’t belong to nobody. ‘Course, I depend on him.” That’s how John Wayne’s Rooster Cogburn explains his relationship with his beloved cat, who drinks beer out of a saucer, and it says as much about how Price fits into the 1969 Western.
The cat in “Rhubarb” (1951) brings luck to a baseball team of underdogs.
Rhubarb,” the titular cat Rhubarb inherits a baseball team from the estate of his wealthy owner. The baseball team, called the Brooklyn Loons, initially protest being owned by a cat.
The kittens in “The AristoCats” (1970) have a variety of skills.
“The AristoCats” can sing and play musical instruments. In the Disney animated classic, a mother cat (voiced by Eva Gabor) and her three jazz-loving kittens become victims to a nefarious scheme that separates them from their owner.
Oliver in “Oliver and Company” (1988) is based on a classic Charles-Dickens character.
“Oliver and Company” follows stray kitten Oliver (voiced by Joey Lawrence) as he navigates the streets of New York City and finds solace in a family of stray dogs who take him under his wing.
‘Batman Returns’ – Selina’s Cats
Long thought to have supernatural powers or walk the line between the magical and the mundane, cats have had a variety of mystical appearances on the big screen. One of the most memorable has to be the resurrection of Selina Kyle (Michelle Pfeiffer) by a glaring of alley cats. After being unceremoniously defenestrated to her presumed death by her boss, Selina is swarmed by strays until she snaps back to wakefulness. The only catch to being reanimated by feral cats is that Selina develops a dissociative identity disorder and takes on the mantle of Cat woman.
‘The Godfather’ – Vito’s Cat
This cat wants to play. You can tell that the cat trusts Vito (Marlon Brando), as he stretches out on his back exposing his vital organs to the Don. Yes, he bats at Vito, but the claws aren’t out. Vito plays with this rascal of a cat while listening to a man ask for a murder at Vito’s daughter’s wedding. Vito doesn’t want to do business on such a day. He just wants to take some time to play with his cat. And even though he routinely orders the murders of men, introducing him with a playful cat on his lap, and showing how carefully Vito can allow a cat to play while also listening with intent, makes us like him from the start.
‘The Hunger Games’ – Buttercup
Buttercup is basically Katniss in cat form – a good hunter, the ultimate survivor, and deeply devoted to Prim – so it’s no wonder they’re enemies. After all, no one hates Katniss Everdeen like Katniss Everdeen. Katniss tried to drown him. Didn’t take. The Capital bombed District 12. Didn’t take. Buttercup just keeps trucking on, hissing his head off and offering solace when it’s most needed
‘Homeward Bound’ – Sassy
Sassy became an animal icon thanks to the voice work of Sally Field and the on-screen performance of Tiki the cat. The subtitle to this film was “The Incredible Journey,” a description that’s earned, not just by the plot’s improbable adventure, but also by the amazing animal work among the two dogs and their sassy feline friend.
‘Pet Sematary’ – Church
Pet Sematary centers on The Creeds, a family of nice folk who move into a home on an all too busy road that also happens to have a mystical cemetery capable of reviving the dead. Church, The Creed family’s loving, playful house cat falls prey to the high-speed traffic – foreshadowing both the dangers of the speedway and the powers of the burial ground – and returns from the dead a changed furball. Aggressive, clumsy and putrid smelling, Church goes from beloved pet to fearful antagonist, ever-hissing, eyes glowing, in the background as the Creed family is torn apart by grief (and the undead)
Harry Potter’ Movies – Crookshanks
Hermione’s giant ginger cat initially seems to cause trouble for the magical trio, finding particular exception with Ron (we’re introduced to her when she jumps on his head). However, not only does Crookshanks make friends with Sirius Black in his dog form and even works as a kind of assistant, she also continually attacks Ron’s rat Scabbers, who of course is the evil Peter Pettigrew in disguise. So really, she’s the hero
‘Hocus Pocus’ – Thackery Binx 
Thackery Binx is one of the all-time cinematic furbabies; a hero in a snuggly little black cat’s body. After failing to rescue his little sister from the life-force consuming trio of witches, The Sanderson Sisters, Thackery is cursed with immortal life as a talking black cat. When the Sanderson Sisters rise once more, Binx proves himself a devoted, heroic fellow once again, throwing himself in the magical crossfires to help Danny Dennison save his little sister the way Thackery could not.
‘Captain Marvel’ – Goose
Nick Fury’s right-hand feline, sending him floating through Zero-G, slurping up a tesseract — and of course, they helped save the world and took Nick Fury’s eye.
Stay calm and cool no matter what―a mindfulness journal
Being a teenager can be tough―schoolwork, social media, life in general. Mindfulness can help. The Mindfulness Journal for Teens gives you a toolbox of helpful techniques―simple breathing exercises, easy meditations, and lots and lots of journal prompts to help you de-stress and live in the moment.
This journal is a safe space where you can write your thoughts and bring mindfulness into your daily routine. By spending just a few minutes with it every day, you can make your life calmer, more focused, and overall easier.
This journal includes: