Prose & Poetry & Cats

Where have I been?

2011-06-08T06:01:00.000-07:00

Time fly's when you are having fun. LOL I haven't been anywhere, just busy at work and trying to do some soul searching. I done alot of reading, clearing my my head, meditating. As I continue to grow in this journey of life that God meant for me; I believe I am growing spiritually. Last year I had two eye surgeries, one on the left eye and one on the right eye. I have glaucoma and uvetis in both eyes and there is nothing in this world more precious than eyesight. I still see a little bit of fuzziness and what damage that was done by the glaucoma may never have the 20/20 vision I once had. However, I count each day as a blessing and seeing the world, the beauty it offers is just awesome. Each day I thank God for the blessing he has provided for me. Alot of times we take for granted things such as eyesight, having 2 good arms and 2 legs to walk with. So I now I look at life a little bit differently, I smile more often. I find things that will put a smile on my face each and every day. My cats are such a joy to me, oh my how they put many smiles on my face. The antics and shenanigans they do is just marvelous. Beaver is a fun loving cat that is on twitter and facebook, I googled him this morning on cool cats he is number 10 on google search! Such a famous cat he is, he loves everyone and well if he could speak.....I am sure he would run for the presidency. LOL I am going to try and blog more. Love to all.

Wally the Wal-Mart Cat--A Rescue Love Story

2011-02-04T12:16:00.000-08:00

It was cloudy, cold, and misting on that fateful night of November in 2004. Me and my husband had went to the Super Center Wal-Mart at Bell Isle to do a little grocery shopping. The wind had picked up and the chill went straight through your body. The parking lot was very crowded as it was the Christmas shopping season. We were winding through the maze of cars, when I heard what I thought was a meowing. I turned to my husband and "said did you hear that"? He shook his head no. Then I heard it again and it was a mewing that sounded urgent. Before I knew it, here comes this poor scrawny kitten that stopped me in my tracks. He had been crying so much he sounded hoarse. He had bounded up to me and my husband. I was in total shock, the poor little guy had a rubber band on his neck which I promptly took off. I was so astounded at the cruelty of someone just leaving him there in that busy parking lot and so was my husband. We put him in our warm car and ran into the store to get a few things. When going back to the car we were careful to open the door slowly. He was sleeping on the seat, and I gently put him on my lap. He purred all the way to our house. I carried him in to inspect him in a good light, I took him to the bathroom and shut the door. To prevent our other cats in scaring him. The first thing I seen was his fur was filthy and he was covered in fleas. First thing I did was to give him a warm bath with a flea killing agent. I could have swore the fleas numbered a thousand, I just gently kept washing him until they were all gone. Then with a warm towel I gently dried his fur, then I brought him some warmed canned food. He was a gorgeous tuxedo kitty, and his fur gleemed after the shampooing. We had 4 other kitty's at the time. We was wondering about keeping him and if he was going to get along with our other kitty's. After thinking it over and knowing he actually chose us that night, our decision was clear. The next day my husband took him to the vet to make sure he was healthy, he did have a cold from the weather and his meower didn't work for a long time after that night. The vet gave us some antibiotics for him and gave him a bill of clean health. My husband asked what we should name him, I said Wally since we found him at Wal-Mart. Wally was so precious as he grew into such a handsome kitty, it looks like a Hershey's kiss was planted on his nose. Well he intergrated with the other kitty's just fine. After awhile a couple years later we got him a baby brother, which he is named Beaver, which actually came from the TV series, Leave it to Beaver. They reminded us how those two brothers was always getting into troube and their funny antics. Wally is different from the other cat's in our household. He is very protective of our home, he goes to the door and if he thinks a stranger is out there he will growl. Every night he makes what we call his patrol, he looks out the front window and will cry for us to open it so he can check things out. Also, his favorite word at night is bedtime. When we say bedtime he will run and jump on the bed. His favorite sleeping spot is on my knees, he uses them as his pillow. Sometimes he will lay down beside me and just purr. Wally is kind of a James Bond cat, he has his tuxedo on all the time and grooms himself as if to show us how handsome he is. He knows he is truly loved in our home, I think he is protective as he knows we rescued him that night.

Awaken O my Soul

2011-01-07T14:25:00.000-08:00

Awaken O my soul; Sleeper within me awaken. Have you ever felt that your whole life is like a dream. That this body of flesh is just not yours? What if I would have had different parents or had I been born into a rich family. What really determines the pathes we take in this life? Are we too afraid to live the life we dream of? I am on a journey of my heart to search and find out. I am the apple of God's eye and my heart belong's to Him. This new year is going to be one where I find the treasure that I am searching for. The year that I awaken the sleeper within me. Perhaps it will be in my writing that I find it. Whatever God has for my life I am ready for the challenge and to overcome my fears. I want to soar as the eagle; to catch that thermal wind current and soar high in the sky. The eagle knows no fear, he waits and is patient to catch that current. When he does though; he is the most majestic bird of all. We were also made to be majestic; to live as sons and daughters of the living God. Most of us have lived with fears and failures; this year I take off that cloak of fear. This is the beginning of my journey; I will keep a update of my findings every week. I will be very interested in what I find and how majestic I can be.

New Year's Resolution's

2010-12-30T14:37:00.000-08:00

I don't even recall making any New Year's resolutions last year. So should this year be any different? I usually take it one day at a time. There are some things I would like to change about myself. More importantly I would like to write more and keep my blog up to date. I love to write poetry, right now I am trying to find my true calling in life. One would think after all these years I would know exactly what I want to really be. I admit I am a bit of a dreamer, so are alot of famous people though, right? Sometimes, I feel like a totaly different person inside a body that doesn't belong to me. Maybe because it is this body of flesh doesn't relate to the real me. How can this be? I feel so young and alive inside. I want to climb mountain tops, swim in the oceans of blue. My heart is good, I want to do good. We are at war within ourselves, looking for a way out. Freedom is it really attainable? My heart's desire is to go to Hawaii. Will it happen this year? Well I am on a journey in a foreign land.

Encouragement

2010-12-29T13:11:00.000-08:00

Never think you are too old;
Be brave, courageous, and bold.
Never think you are too young;
There is still many songs to be sung.
Never think you are too poor;
God will see you have more.
Never think you are too weak;
God will give you the strength you seek.
Never give up on your dreams;
Nothing is really bad as it seems.
Love life and live my friends,
It is a new year, start afresh, and dream big!

How I feel about healthcare reform and How my views have changed

2010-03-29T11:26:00.000-07:00

I wrote a poem about exactly how I feel about this. Not sure if anyone else agrees, just my opinion. I also have been submitting my poetry on a cool website I have found called MyOwnVerse. So here's my poem on the subject of the new healthcare reform.

I used to love this great land,
until socialist politicians took a stand.
I work hard and pay my insurance fees.
The government is blind and no longer sees.
Wait and see you will be on a waiting list;
you can scream and pound your fist.
Your pleas will fall upon deaf ears.
Cold hands will grip your inner fears.
Can't believe what this nation has become;
Where has all this negativity come from?
From sea to shining sea;
Used to mean so much to me.
Guess I have to learn just to
throw my hands up in the air.
Is there anyone out there,
that can really care?

Okay I got that off my chest. Hope everyone is having a great Monday.

Another poem-Maybe I Heard It In A Song

2010-03-22T11:10:00.000-07:00

Maybe I heard it in a song,
These feelings inside my heart seem so very strong;
What happened to the love we once shared?
You used to hold my hand,
til I put on that wedding band.
We once could talk for hours. you bought me
gifts and showed how much you cared.
Maybe I heard it in a song.
This pain in my heart continues to grow stronger:
I start to feel I cannot take it any longer.
Memories of how it used to be,
play like a reel in my mind.
If only I could make you see.
So now I search my soul;
not knowing what I will find.
Maybe I heard it in a song.
What is marriage all about?
These feelings inside are filling me with doubt.
I'm left to really wonder what is true love?
It keeps playing in my thoughts, time and time again;
An uphill battle I must win,
Maybe, just somehow, Maybe I heard it in a song.

Springtime

2010-03-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day of spring. However, it does not feel like spring for the specific reason it is snowing outside, very cold and windy. I do dream of warmer fare, perhaps that will put me in the mood for writing and keeping up my blog. Last month was filled with trips to the hospital with husband and taking care of him. Just doing this seems to zap my strength. Spring is a time of renewal and the sun shining just makes the dreary blahs fad away. So please be patient and I promise that there is going to be new and exciting things to come. Love all.

Wind Of Change Is Blowing

2010-01-26T10:38:00.000-08:00

It's so sad when others can't forgive;
They drag things out and in the past they live.
Mole Hills turn into mountains;
Little spigots into erupting fountains.
Letting go of past mistakes;
Painful memories inside your mind;
grow from ponds into lakes.
Take a real look at who you are;
Search your soul and answers can't be far.
Don't let your wounds fester;
Be brave and stand tall against the tester.
A wind of change is a blowing;
Rivers of forgiveness flowing.

Upcoming Event #AnipalRoadTrip Friday, Jan. 22nd, 11AM EST

2010-01-19T10:30:00.000-08:00

I am getting real excited about a upcoming #AnipalRoadTrip scheduled for this Friday, January 22nd, 11AM EST. This is going to be a really get away time for us anipals that have been cooped up on these long cold winter days. We are going to Barbados which is absolutely lovely this time of year. I actually get to be the pilot of the learjet we are taking borrowed by @nickdevious. There will be plenty of exotic food and drink both on and off the plane. We also have our own personnel DJ provided by @Dogstoyevsky. There will also be some very beautiful flight attendents catering to all our needs one of them, hopefully, is our own @MedusaJ. Please remember to pack the sunscreen and tanning lotions, beach towels, swimsuits, etc. Once we land in Barbados we will be met by a luxary limo and ride in style to the beachfront hotel. So hopefully you can attend our little getaway vacation and have some fun in the sun.

Life is like a Winding Road

2010-01-14T13:34:00.000-08:00

Life can be like a winding road;
Hairpin curves at every turn,
Curves that make your stomach turn;
Curves that give you heartburn.
The road can steep or it can be low;
Made of asphalt or gravelled.
It can be a back road or one that is
well travelled.
Life can be what you make of it;
Which can be lemonade or spit;
Choose to make the best it has to offer
Let go and let the Higher Power do the rest.
If you follow the winding road long enough,
eventually it will straighten out;
This is when you can truely see
what life is all about.

Why I Love My Cats

2010-01-12T10:12:00.000-08:00

Why do I love my cats so much you may ask?
The answer is easy and I will tell you why.
Cats do not discrimate;
Cats do not judge by sex, age, or race,
they will only look lovingly in your face.
Cats will listen like a true friend,
you can tell them your deepest, darkest secrets,
and they will never share.
You secret will be safe in their care.
Cats seem to know when you have a rough day;
They will be whimisical even ask you to play.
Cats even have a mysterious side that is true;
like the Egyptian Mau.
So now you know the reason why;
Cats are the best I do not lie.

Reflections

2010-01-11T12:15:00.000-08:00

Words on a warm breeze whisper to me;
Like the long lost ship submerged at sea.
Looking at my past, the what could have been,
The regrets.
Water cascades into pools the tears I shed;
The present life reflects.
From within my soul beckons to me
A dream, a vision
A remembrance of faith shines into the depth
Of my heart
Of not so long ago
Then I remember to rejoice in all things;
I give praise until my heart sings.
Positivity will see you through,
Dreams still can come true.

Beaver Loves Everyone

2010-01-09T12:00:00.000-08:00

Good afternoon to all my adoring fans. MOL I hope everyone has enjoyed the new year, although it has started off being terribly cold. I am, however, a housecat. Last year around this time of year when the temperatures were just as cold, I decided to slip out the front door when my dad wasn't looking, he was getting the mail. Well, I got the shock of my life. That day changed me from ever wanting to venture out again. That cold air made my little gold eyes almost freeze from cold and fright. Luckily, I was discovered to be absent within a few minutes. I vowed then never again. I love my home and I am a fortunate kitty. I have play pals, my favorite is Wally, he has a beautiful tuxedo coat all shiny too. We wrestle and play, he is fussy though, he dont like me messing up his fur. I also love to just pester the girl cat Princess. That is just because she is a drama queen and always telling mom I hurt her, I don't. I just chase her, she is 13 year old kitty, I am trying to keep her youthful. Heard that exercise is good for making you feel young again. Then there is my Uncle Tigger a big longhair kitty that is also a senior cat of 13 years old too. He is mostly sleeping most of the time, but when he is awake we know to behave ourselves or get a tongue lashing. Mom calls him Tiggy, he is what you call the alpha-romeo. He gets upset at me and my youthful ways of play, he can hiss like a tiger. I am going to start hissing at mom if she doesnt start writing more on this blog. I want to be in the spotlight! Kitty nosetaps to all.

Friends Glorius friends

2009-11-23T15:41:00.000-08:00

The meaning of friendship to me and my cats. My cats are considered to me to be my best of friends. I mean who else will sit there and really listen when you blabber on and on. My cats have heard me laugh, cry, and complain. They are always there for me in good times and the not so good times. I look back through my life and it seems like my cats have always helped see me through. Now don't get me wrong. Some of these kitties, my beloved best friends had to cross over to the beautiful rainbow bridge. Each of them still hold a piece of my heart. They are still in my heart of hearts. I can still easily remember each of their names, alot easier than I can remember peoples names of those I've met throughout my life. I have met a lot of nice people through twitter, that share a love of animals as great as mine. Some of the animals there are having a really tough time due to illness. It really tugs at my heart to see their pets, their loved ones not doing well. There is Petie The Cat, a beatiful 15 year old kitty diagnosed with stage two renal failure and Muldercat that is foregoing chemotherapy. I really pray that each of them will be cured, that both of them can enjoy many more years with their owners. It just doesn't seem fair that our pets should have to go through similar illnesses as us humans. We do have what we call the #pawcircle, which is an outgoing of prayer to each of these beloved pets. I know God put animals on this earth for us to care for. I have also always believed that God has a Heaven just for our pets. Alot of people would probably disagree with me on this, but its my opionon. Why would God make animals in the first place then? He made them for companions for us humans, thats why we should love and care for them. So tonight before I rest I say a special prayer for all the animals in need of a miracle that God will reach down from Heaven and comfort them.

Why I love Autumn

2009-11-13T09:08:00.000-08:00

Autumn is a time for all plants to rest from the growing season. Unless you live in the really deep south, most plants will die within the first frost. Evergreens, however, will remain green and stay that way throughout the winter. Even perienniels will die back so they can return in the spring. Some animals also hibernate throughout the winter months. I like to think of Autumn as earth's time for a rest. It also gives me a chance to look forward to Springtime, which everything comes back to life and starts all over again. I love watching the leaves as they swirl through the air in various shades of gold, rust, and maroon. Yes, Autumn brings cooler temperatures, the morning air is filled with crispness, the earth smells fresh and alive. This is the time of year my cats love to watch the squirrels as they go about gathering nuts for the winter months. They can sit hours on end watching these little critters, they get so excited and chatter at them. I also put food out for the birds, I know they also need nutritution for the cold winter months. So this is why I love Autumn, enjoy the fall my friends to look forward again to spring.

2009-10-21T08:51:00.000-07:00

Greetings, hope everyone is having a great day. Hoping to spread a ray of sunshine to all my followers and readers. My thought for the day is to remain positive. There is alot of negativity in this world that loves to rear it's ugly head. Being positive isn't easy. I know, I thought my answer to life's problems was to drink. I thought I could drown my problems away. Then I awoke one morning and thought this really was not the answer. I haven't had a drink for almost six months now. I guess I denied I ever had a real problem like alot of achololics out there. I chose to take a stance. Never did I attend achololics anonymous. I just Quit! That was a eye opener. I had the willpower to overcome that devil, and I did. Yes, I do have those day's that don't go right and I get that thrist for it. I know now though I have a different path to follow and I am. That's why I am writing this. To let everyone know there is hope. Take what life has to throw at you today and make lemonade. Laugh, have a good laugh even if it means looking at funny videos or reading a good joke.

"Missing You"

2009-10-21T08:22:00.000-07:00

I'm sitting here listening to the music we once danced to;

It makes me feel a little blue,

because I'm thinking of you.

It's not just a phase I'm going through;

Can't you see my love;

I'm missing you?

I would give anything to be by

your side;

to stop the many tears I've cried.

This pain inside is real;

I can't help the way I feel.

Yes, I am missing you dear;

I so want you to be near.

These long winter days will pass by

fast;

Then we can be together at last.

Good Wednesday morning, this is entitled-"Ode to Lovers"

2009-10-21T08:05:00.000-07:00

In the middle of the night;
I did sit in my bed upright.
In the stillness I listened;
Reflections of light on the window pane
glistened.
My dream seemed so incredibly real;
The taste of wine on my lips I still feel.
Until the morning we did dance and dine;
We kissed in the rain;
Strolled down lover's lane.
With our hands entwined;
We became one within each others mind.
Our souls met there;
Unerneath the big oak my passion I
did share.
As my body gave way to yours and time
stood still;
I remember my dream of us together
on that grassy green hill.

Thought waves

2009-10-14T12:16:00.000-07:00

I have entitled this thought waves. Have you ever stopped to think how many thoughts you could amass in a day? The answer could actually total into the thousands. I previously spoke of having hope. Hope also acquires having faith, both are emotions. This also relates to thoughts. The more I research the thought principles, faith, and hope they all relate to each other. Why am I writing on this? Because I really desire to have the best life can offer. Yes, I am thankful for all that I have. I thank God I woke up this morning to a roof over my head, food in the kitchen, a TV to watch. That mountain of debt is still there though. Unpaid bills stare at me, how are they going to get paid. I know it's tough to think positive, part of me wants to cry. What good is that, right? So I take in mother nature, the beautiful flowers in my garden. The birds at the feeder, they sure don't looke worried. When I look at each of my wonderful cats they don't look worried. My cats keep me happy, they make me smile by their antics. Faith has brought me through alot of ordeals, so many I probably can't remember them all. I cling to that faith still. These bills will get paid, somehow, some way. God isn't finished with me yet. The Bible says that God has a plan for my life. Believeth and faith will lead me on. I will continue to be positive and smile. My thought waves will help me achieve the best. Keep on smiling.

What the world needs-HOPE

2009-10-12T07:30:00.000-07:00

Good day to all. With all this talk of 2012 being doomsday and all the negativty this creates. I have realized what this world needs is Hope. Hope isn't something you can buy, see, or even touch. We all can lose hope at different times in our lives, that is the easy part. To hold onto something that we can't see, now that's the hard part. I too catch myself doing this. I lose track of what my truth faith is. I only see a mountain of unpaid bills, collection notices, and calls that I choose to ignore because I get so overwhelmed that the feeling of doom gets me to succumb. Then I try to remember that there is hope. Hope of a tomorrow and all I have to do is have Faith, even if it is small as a mustard seed. Faith cannot be seen either, it is like the wind. You can only see the wind as it brushes past the leaves in the trees or feel it brush by you on your skin. We can all use Faith to move those mountains each and everyone of us faces. Find faith today my friends, have the hope that tomorrow will bring good tidings. My prayers are with all of you.

Stinker

2009-09-30T09:50:00.000-07:00

A bedraggled old yellar cat,
has come to live here, where we're at.
He's not glamourous by far,
no is he a star.
He's just another stray,
Who has lost his way.
I don't know how he got his name;
or how he achieved his claim to fame.
I do know he holds his tail high,
as he goes strolling by.
Perhaps he thinks he's a lion;
king of the jungle.
Here he has his reign of this domain.
He has won the hearts of us cat lovers;
it means free tidbits and leftovers.
To others he is just a nuisence;
a flea bitten critter;
A cat who was born into the wrong litter.

Movie Star

2009-09-30T09:34:00.000-07:00

I should have been a moviestar, driven a big fancy car.
Intermingled with the rich and famous, been the most glamorous.
I should have learned to act, dance, and play the part
I could have won any man's heart.
I should have been a moviestar; traveled near and far.
Going places I never dreamed I would go;
Europe, Asia, and even Mexico. I could have been a
jet-setter a real go getter.
I should have been a moviestar,
riding to my premiere in a limosine;
dining on the finest cuisine.
I could be in the spotlight; doing a show every night.
I should have been a moviestar.

Cats Forever

2009-09-30T09:09:00.000-07:00

To be truly free is to be a cat
You can run though a grassy meadow;
Laugh, twirl, feel the wind on your brow.
Dance in the moonlight;
on a warm summers night.
Pick some daises on the roadside;
as you try to thumb a ride.
Travel to unknown places;
See unfamiliar faces.
Listening to the melody of the rain;
as you board the train.
Strum on the guitar,
watch a shooting star.
To be free in this life;
without the worry and strife
Is to be free like the cat.

Here comes the Beaver

2009-08-01T08:17:00.000-07:00

Greetings! My name is Beaver and my mom adopted me when I was only 3 weeks old. The people I was staying with had just had a litter of kittens and the lady I was staying with told my dad at work about her kitty that had kittens that were polydactyl. She said the momma cat was also a polydactyl but the dad wasn't and only 2 kittens born with extra toes. She said she was giving them away to a good home. Well that led dad to ask my mom if she wanted another kitten. Mom said yes, but she wanted to come and look at me and make sure I was healthy. I made her heart melt once she seen me. I was little but had lots of energy, me and my brothers and sisters were playing and being kittens we were really clumsy. I made moms face light up and smile. So the lady said when I was 6 weeks old and weaned she sould come and pick me up. In the meantime mom called to check on me and my progress. Finally the day arrived and my new mom came to pick me up with a small cat carrier. My said she already had a name for me it was Beaver, the reason is because of the boy cat they had was name Wally. Mom and dad both like to watch the show Leave it to Beaver. Wally is my bigger brother too, he was 2 years old when I arrived at my new home.

Ode to Smokygirl

2009-07-07T17:43:00.000-07:00

In remebrance of my beloved Smokygirl I wrote this poem

We got you when such a small little kitten
Yes I admit I was quite smitten
The softness of velvet was your fur
Your stubby little tail as a manx
I knew I had to have you for sure
I miss you my friend, my beautiful silver girl
I miss you jumping on my back
Playing with my hair as if on a attack
I know that you are now truly free
and in my heart forever you will always be
My Beautiful Smokygirl

2009-07-04T12:32:00.001-07:00

We took the little tuxedo kitten home. Feeling sorry for him, the first thing I did when we got home was to take him into the bathroom and inspect him. As I did so I seen something moving in his fur turned out he was covered in fleas, literally. Poor guy, I set out to get the water in sink warm then proceeded with the cat flea shampoo I had. I washed him for what seemed like a hour, but at last no more fleas. I dried him and cuddled him next to me. He purred the whole time, it seemed like he already knew he had a new home. My husband came in and said well what are we going to name him. I smiled and said "Wally, since we found him at Wal-mart." I gave him a saucer of warm catsmilk and some catfood. He ate and purred, then fell asleep in a catbed we had. The next day he seemed like he wasn't very perky. So my husband took him to his first Vet's visit. The doctor said he had a cold from being exposed to the weather and from mewing so much. He was given antibiotics and his first examination and shots. He blossomed into such a beautiful cat with what looked like a hershey's kiss planted on his nose. He is a wonderful addition to our home.

Enter the Wally

2009-07-04T10:12:00.000-07:00

It was a cold and rainy November night in 2004, that Wally entered our lives. We had gone to the local Wal-Mart Supercenter to do our weekly shopping. We had got out of the car and headed to the store when I thought I heard what I sounded like a cat. My first thought was that it can't be. I was so used to hearing my cats meow I thought I was imagining things. So we was half way to the store and I heard the meow again, this time louder and sounded very urgent. I turned to my husband and said " I think I hear a cat meowing. He said he heard it too at about that time a skinny pitieful looking black and white kitten ran right up to me. His sad little eyes pleaded with me. I picked him up and said "You poor little baby, who could have the heart to just dump you off like this." Well I turned to my husband and we both could not beleive how this could happen to the little guy. I told my husband to put him in the warm car, someone had also put a rubberband around his neck which I promptly removed. We agreed that our shopping would be really quick. We already had 3 cats at home. Princess a sweet older grey and white cat. Tigger a older longhair cat and Smokygirl a silver grey manx. At the time I wasn't sure if another cat in the home was going to be a good idea or not. We finished our shopping within 15 minutes. As soon as I opened the car door the little baby jumped in my lap with a loud meow and purr.
He melted my heart right then and there.

2009-06-14T14:46:00.000-07:00

After being married for a ew years, I decided to adopt a new kitty a beautiful female calico with soft flowing long hair. I named her Booboo, and after a year she became impregnated. She had a lovely litter of kittens with same gorgeous fur. I decided to keep one of the kittens, as Booboo decided to take up residence elsewhere. The beautiful orange and white kitten I kept, I named him Pumpkin. He was so awesome, he loved paper sacks and loved to shred them. He was a very special cat to me. But when I was growing up I was never advised back then it was wise to spay and neuter your pets. It was the early 80's, I loved Pumpkin dearly. But he liked to roam and go outside at night, I thought it was what cats do. Pumpkin came in one morning covered in blood, it scared me terribly. I tried to clean him up as best I could, I took him to a local vet after he started to refuse his food that afternoon. The vet told me when tomcats fight they can get what is called feline anemia, at the time the vet said the best thing we could do is not let him suffer. He was put to rest that afternoon. It hurt me really bad and I cried for weeks on end. Months went by, finally my mom told me of a lady that had a momma kitty and some kittens that needed a good home. I fell in love with the kittens the momma cat was on the wild side and only allowed me to feed her and play with the kittens in a shed we kept her in a bed with a towel. I managed to find loving homes for the kittens but decided to keep 2 female tabbys. They almost looked alike, I named one T.C., short for Tiger Cat and the other one was Misty. This time both of them got spayed when they turned 6 months old. These 2 turned out to be my nearest and dearest friends. Wherever I went they went. The next 12 years they moved with us numerous times. T.C. was like my baby, she had the freedom to go outside when we lived in the country we went on hikes together all the time. Misty followed along too. I couldn't beleive it these cats behaved like dogs, they even liked to go to the creek and I would wade in the water, and they would try to find a tree that had fallen so they could cross and not get their little cat feet wet.

My cats throughout my life

2009-06-12T15:36:00.000-07:00

As a little girl I always remember having cats around. My earliest rememberence was of a big black and white cat named Tom. I also had 2 dogs at a early age, I remember one was a small tan dog named Sandy. I am not sure about the color or size of the other one. However, also at about this same time, I was scared very badly by 2 mean big nasty German sheperd dogs from somewhere in the neighborhood. I remember they chased me into a garage and I escaped by climbing up a big pile of wood. Their growls and barks embedded in my mind at the time that dogs were scary, they wanted to bite. Thence my love and adoration for cats.

We had many cats while I was growing up mostly outdoor, feral type cats. Then my next remembrance of a cat was when I was sixteen. We had a beautiful female tabby, we called her ms. kitty. I noticed her tummy was growing and it was only a matter of weeks before she gave birth to 5 kittens, which she delivered no less on my bed. I got to watch the whole birthing process which was so amazing and wonderful. I begged my mom to let me keep one of them as they was being weaned from their mom. She did let me keep a gorgeous striped male tabby that I promptly named Tornado. He was a whirlwind of fun and pleasure for me. He was rambucous just like his name foretold.

I had started dating at the time Tornado was a kitten, when my boyfriend came around with his automobile, Tornado thought he should be able to hitch a ride. It was hilarous when many a time my boyfriend would be halfway home when out from under the seat Tornado would pounce. Of course he would bring the little guy back home to me. I think my parents wondered if I was putting the kitten up to it. Of course I wasn't. Tornado was my cat, but my brother harassed him and pulled his tail like boys will do. I kept telling my brother that one day Tornado is going to get you back. Sure enough after 4 months of having his tail pulled, one day out of nowhere Tornado was watching him from the roof. My brother rounded the corner and Tornado jumped right onto his face and scratched him from head to shoulder. He was treated by a doctor for cat scratch fever, but it taught him a good lesson not to mess with the cat. My parents never scolded Tornado they knew I had kept telling my brother to stop it and he wouldn't. Tornado was truly my best friend, then I decided to marry and we lived close to my parents. But, Tornado would not stay at my home and eventually he must have run off, I looked and looked for him.