My Bestest Friends

[bunchofgrapes]

Two weeks ago one of my co-workers, Kris, had to put her cat to sleep. He had cancer and they tried for as long as they could to treat him but he was just too sick so they made the decision to end his suffering. Kris was pretty upset by it and it got me to thinking about my guys, how much they mean to me and how devastated I'd be if anything happened to them.

When you're single you get very wrapped up in your pets, dog or cat. Ok, maybe it's just me but from what I've seen, it's mostly true. They are your companions, your furkids, your best friends. Tucker and Harry meet me at the front door every night. If I don't give them a scratch and say hello first thing after I walk in the door, they follow me around the house until I stop and pay attention to them. If I'm upset (crying, not yelling - that freaks them out), I will either have a kitty extending a paw at me (Harry likes to touch my arm or my face if he's on my lap) or a kitty will get up from wherever they are and come and sit by me (Sophie and Tucker). We have TV night where one lies across my lap, one lies at my side, and one is at my feet. They make sure I am never, ever a lone in any room in the house. Ever. They alert me to someone at the door and strange noises. Harry once alerted me that the security peg on the sliding glass door had popped up. Scared the crap out of me. They protect me from evil critters like insects and that mouse who likes to hang out under the dishwasher (he's never made an appearance but I know he's there because Harry camps out in the kitchen).

I truly am blessed to have these guys in my life and every time I think about how they came to be with me, I just have to wonder if the big guy upstairs had a hand in it. When I lost my kitty, Basil, I thought I'd never be able to find another kitty like him, who would love and adore me as much as he did. I was wrong. I have three.

Comments

[cincoflex.livejournal.com]

I know exactly what you mean, dear, I do! Grace is one of the brightest stars in my household, and a dear soul to boot. I know she's getting to be an old lady now, but that hasn't slowed her down much.

I'm glad you have your three, and the last photos you posted of them with the box were delightful!

[bunchofgrapes]

Aw, I'm so happy you have Grace kitty.

Around my house boxes and wadded up pieces of paper equal hours of fun. It was just so funny to see them line up for a turn to sit in the box.

[mingsmommy.livejournal.com]

I love all of my animals. I love them so much and couldn't be without them.

I am glad you have three such devoted companions. I think about what an amazing CatMom(TM) you are frequently.

[bunchofgrapes]

Aw, thank you!

I know some people can't have pets for various reasons but I'm so glad I'm not one of them. I can't imagine my life without a furkid or three to make me feel needed.

[boubabe14.livejournal.com]

Guess I don't have to tel you how I feel about the pack. I wish they lived longer but on the other hand, I get to have all these great dogs instead of just one. While mine have all been very different personality-wise, each one has brought me joy unbounding. And as a single person, that is incredibly important. Now if I could just get Tug to realize I am not trying to escape out the secret door in the bathroom every time I get up from the couch. He gives new meaning to the term "velcro-dog:.

[bunchofgrapes]

When I wrote this up, I especially had you and phdelicious in mind. Nope, you don't have to tell me.

You have one velcro-dog? I have three velcro-cats with the very same bathroom issue.