Mr. Cat is so overbearing LOL.
I love cats, my daughter is extremely fond of cats...but sometimes I'm worried that she would get scratches too, especially cos Philippine still has issues with rabies.
Many people don't vaccinate their pets here, and there are also plenty of stray cats in the neighbourhood.
Strays are a problem. I have two children (now adults) who are like that. They must rescue every animal in distress, without regard to their safety. People in the area know this and call my children when there is an animal about that needs rescuing.
I love cats. I love dogs. I love goats, and chickens, and cows, and pigs, and horses. I just love animals. Sometimes I'm not too comfortable around people...but animals. Never.
I love that you have an overbearing cat, and that's OK. You love that cat no matter what :)
BTW: There have been rabies cases reported in my county. So far in wild animals, but it is scary.