Me, I like cats, they kill mice. More useful than most humans in that regard (and yes, I really hate mice). As regards the woman, feral or semi-feral cats are very territorial and don't take to getting pushed around lightly, obviously. Maybe its my misanthropy, but she was asking for it.

l'Audace, toujours l'audace

I don’t have pet peeves; I have major, psychotic hatreds. - George Carlin

Even if you have a crown and sit at a throne
In the end you will have nothing
Even if you are destined for great riches
In the end you will return to the dust