"Some people aren't. It doesn't lower you in my opinion," he assures. "I prefer someone who knows that they and says so over someone is awful with pets thinking that they're great and harming the animal."

Yes, he thinks that pets make peoples' lives more full and better, but at least Cyril knows himself.

"If you ever change your mind, you know where to find me. And I know where to find a cat."

Purrelden mews and Anders rubs underneath her chin with a shake of his head. "No, not you. You're not going anywhere. That's why we have a leash now."