Hey, I just got a new cat today! It' small and furry, and carnivorous! 
Cool. Yes, they like their meat.  Fish in particular.  Boy or girl?  Breed?
It a little guy. We live on a farm and got him to hunt vermin. It was just a mixed breed!
That's good.  I hate to see animals trapped inside all day.  I love animals.
Yeah, they are close relatives to other animals called felids. They have retractable claws and quick reflexes. They are much better outside!
I heard the Egyptians were responsible for domesticating cats.  They sometimes bring critters in the house to feed the pride.
Yes I think you're right. Egyptians have lots of images and statues of cats. The Egyptians are one of six independently risen civilizations.  
Hmmm. I wonder what the other five were... Persians maybe.  They have a cat named after them.
Yes perhaps! Although in the middle east, they call them the "Iranian Cat". My friend is from there and was confused when I called his cat a persian!
Ha.  Funny.  I guess Iranian would be more of a contemporary title for them.