I love cats, I really do, but I have never handled them before, so volunteering with cats was a whole new experience. Yes, I had received training and yes, I went to orientation; however, the first week was still filled with excitement and a sprinkle of fear. It especially did not help when Fiona walked into my lap to rest, but then turned and bit me as fast as he came into my lap. Such a betrayal would often deter others, but, from then on, I felt as if I needed to conqueror the cats and play as much as I can with them.