Cocoa has been around.

"Dear Cocoa,

My question is a bit personal, but I hope you are willing to answer it.  You see, I have been keeping up with your column ever since you put out your first one.  I love the answers you give to those of us who need help because they seem to be exactly what is needed.  My question is:  where did you get all of your incredible knowledge?

Signed Wondering"

"Dear Wondering,

I won't tell you how old I am; however, I have lived a few years and have been around.  I have lived on my own and in with pets.  I understand how things work and I know how humans think.  I have been in some pretty tight predicaments in my day and have managed to come out unscathed but much more knowledgeable than when I got into trouble.  Also, I take the time to observe.  I have spend hours and sometimes days just observing how humans and felines act and react to different situations.  The study is incredible.  Hmmm, perhaps I should write a book on the subject....oh, sorry, I got a little carried away.  Hope I have answered your question fully, Wondering.

Signed Cocoa"

Cats make wonderful loving pets and are one of the cleanest domesticated animals.  They love to play, climb, wrestle, eat, and sleep.  Many also love to go outside.  If your cat goes outside or is an outside cat, please be sure to keep them safe with flea and tick treatments (I use Advantage II from 1800petmeds.com); have them micro-chipped (your local vet can help you with this); and use breakaway collars in case the collar gets stuck somewhere.  Also, if you cat is outside for days at a time, don't put anything on their collar that makes noise because that will prevent them from being able to hunt for their food (the noise will alert their prey).