I wanted to put something positive in the feed, a small bit of cheer to counter the angst I see and feel emanating from people living and writing in this uncertain world.
My mom and dad adopted their cat Sheena from their local animal shelter and had her for nearly 19 years. When she died, my parents agreed they did not want to go through the pain of losing another pet.
It has been six and a half years and they finally caved... yesterday.
This female, brown tiger with white markings is three years old. She has been at the shelter for nearly a year. She arrived extremely malnourished and has a bit of a wobbly gate on the back end, probably from lack of nutrition as a kitten – or from another type of abuse.
She loves tuna. My parents will pick a good name that fits her personality.
Trust me, this little cat’s worries are over.
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By the way, did you catch my response to Great White Whale’s Open Pirate Adventure Call? Oh, and I am working on another Maraj story. :-)
Photo credit: Chelsea-Bailey Butte-Silver Bow Animal Shelter
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Nat, this cheered me up sufficiently. So happy for your parents. She's a real sweet looking girl.
Yay for anything fuzzy that likes milk.
I'll bet your parents will be putty in her paws.
Sparking: I was thinking of you when I posted this, hoping you would read it today.
That kitty is just too damn cute...which explains why it will help take over the world...who could resist it?
Shiral: Putty. So true! I know you speak from experience with your own felines.
Fusan: There is EVERYTHING wonderful about you.
Tink: I thought a cat post might get your attention! :-) Thanks for reading and commenting.
Andy: I never thought of world domination by cute kitties, but then there IS Chaos Theory...
Shiral: You came back! Yay! I suspect that Mr. Putin likes cats because he seems very comfortable with his masculinity and probably would not feel threatened by a cat that did what it pleased.
hyblaean- Julie: You've got a have a good pet story once in a while. Thanks for stopping by!
Thoth: Cats can teach us so much about being comfortable in our own skin.
Sally: Ah yes. Good Karma as a bonus effect! Thanks for joining the cat party.
Deborah: I guess this little kitty will go home with my parents today. Everyone is happy. Awwww is right! Thanks for the read and the comment!