Cats

Though I consider myself more of a dog person than a cat person, I had a fondness for furry little critters early on.

In regard to cats, specifically, and their spiritual symbolism (just for fun) here's some information on Animal Totems and what they mean:

Webster's Dictionary defines a totem as: "A natural object, usually an animal that serves as a distinctive, often venerated emblem or symbol – usually a means of personal or spiritual identity."

"Animals afford us visions of how our lives could be if we lived more simply and lived with purity of thought and emotion. Therefore, incorporating animal totems into our lives affirms our spiritual goals."

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Cat Symbolism:

Astute
Clever
Secretive
Mysterious
Intelligent
Intuitive
Supernatural
Watchfulness
Selective
Independent