World | Germany Man Marries Dying Cat German wanted to tie the knot before animal's death By Nick McMaster Posted May 3, 2010 2:45 PM CDT Copied A Siberian cat, seen, at a pet trade fair in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) Most spouses consider their pets better listeners than their partners, but a German man is taking animal companionship to a whole new level: Uwe Mitzscherlich, 39, has unofficially married his dying cat, Cecilia, reports the BBC. Animal marriage is illegal in Germany, so Mitzscherlich paid an actress $395 to perform the ceremony. Cecilia is asthmatic and over 10 years old. Mitzscherlich said he just wanted to show her how he feels before she dies. "Cecilia is such a trusting creature," he says. "We cuddle all the time and she has always slept in my bed." Read These Next Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Colorado wants to give 'peace of mind' on Hunter S. Thompson. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. Report an error