Not just because I happen to be a "Cat Fancier" and paid over $300.00 for my Bengal "Rose".....I do applaud your efforts by trying to avoid "killing" the cat, or any animal for that matter. Where I live, Deer run across the road on a regular basis! What's ironic is, just as many people are injured as a result of hitting them as there are trying to avoid hitting them! It's a natural reaction to try to avoid hitting something, when in a vehicle, I would say! It's still a very unfortunate situation that you find yourself in. Good luck with everything, glad you weren't hurt! Guess, now you'll have to MAKE SOME MONEY??????? lol