I still have pet cats. I also got scratches but that day was different. That was the baby of my pet cat, Nearly 1 month old. It fell inside an underground pit. It was terrified and crying loudly. There was noone at home so I just decided to take it out with my hand. As soon as I touched the baby cat, it sharply bit on my middle finger. It was bloody. It was horrific and I had to have 5 injections, which is more terrifying. Still, I love cats.