Man Marries Dying Cat

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."