You probably know that ailurophobia is the fear of cats. It is a cat phobia and the cure, as far as I’m aware, is like any other phobia; to desensitize the person. The cure is straightforward enough, therefore, but it … please continue reading
A woman living in Birmingham, UK, became flustered when she saw her neighbour’s cat inside her home. She decided to call the police as an emergency. In the UK you dial 999. The police (West Midlands) became exasperated because they … please continue reading
We are born with a fear of spiders. It is in our DNA. We inherit our fear of spiders and it is not learned. Although not everyone has this fear because they unlearn it or manage it. I refer to … please continue reading
A top European footballer claims he was prevented getting into his car because a long haired pointed cat (possibly an Himalayan purebred cat) was sitting next to the front driver’s side wheel for 20 minutes. The former Chelsea striker Mikael … please continue reading
I have a theory which explains why some people are fearful of the domestic cat and the theory links a fear of the domestic cat with big cat sightings. A recent, well-publicised, big cat sighting took place very recently near … please continue reading
This is another poster and article inspired by Dee who wrote: We need an ‘I am a troll and cat hater box’. Yes I agree Dee we do, just for Woody and then we can shove him in that box, … please continue reading
Many moons ago Ugga Oggawood was chased by a wild cat. He survived, but instead of passing down to his son, respect for all cats, he passed down his fear of them and his son passed down this fear to … please continue reading
This exceedingly brief video shows you how to say ailurophile. I can say it now but I still have difficulties spelling it. It is meant be a bit of fun. I first encountered a very similar word when I wrote … please continue reading
Black cats have suffered most from a fear of cats – photo cobalt123 under creative commons Fear of cats is due to an underlying admiration of the effectiveness of the cat as a hunter and survivor. This admiration has resulted … please continue reading
by Michael (these are in part my views only & I am happy to hear counter arguments) Who is Frightened of Who? Photo by purplemattfish Contents The Conventional View The Unconventional View Overlap The Conventional View Ailurophobia is the chronic … please continue reading
