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Through My Eyes

Dumb and dumber

Can they REALLY spend an hour in the tub wrestling? Really? You can waste an hour that way? Anyone want to adopt me? I need more intellectual stimulation than my siblings are capable of providing me!

For Calvin's mommy and all the other mommies and daddies who- have lost babies...

Mommy has been thinking a lot lately about pets passing away. Her Tazzer passed away 3 1/2 years ago and she still misses her. Being Jewish kitties we understand death is a natural part of life and life should be celebrated not mourned, but it is still hard to lose someone you love. Today a friend sent this to mommy and she thought it was the best answer she had seen yet on losing a pet......

A Cat’s Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Siamese named Sammy. The Cat's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Sammy, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Sammy and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Sammy, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old Cat in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Sammy 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old Cat for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Sammy slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Sammy's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Sammy's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?''
The Six-year-old continued,''Well, Cats already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Remember, if a Cat was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joys of a toy.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

I'm not the girly diva in this house

Twenty four hours...that is how long since the "it" invaded. What a punk. She actually growls at ME!!!! Like that's gonna work.

But get this, that isnt the big news. I just HAVE to tell you about the "girly-man's" reaction. Yes, my moose of a brother is a woosy girl diva!! *laughing*

Yesterday, he left me to do all the "taking care of it" and hid under his bed. Every time he came out and Seybah saw him, he ran...girly-man style!!!!! *rolls eyes*

This morning, I guess the twofers were bored or something, but who cares I got freedom..from BOTH Chessy and Seybah. They put them in the office together with the door closed. Mommy picked up Chessy and Auntie Kaye Seybah. Wanna know the noise I heard *laughing so hard she can barely type* even reliving just makes me lauuuugggh.

Chessy instead of growling, or acting like a BOY!!!! whined, cried, and high pitched girlie screamed. Yes you heard here!!! Mr Manbrothercat extraordinare girlie yelled!!!!!!! I about peed myself laughing sooooo hard.

I guess now I have two sisters!!!!!!!

So now Nuky,...you probably did hear the diva screams you expected, but not from me!

Not sure I like Seybah, but this has been sooooooo worth it!!!!!!!!

More later

Winnie, not the biggest girl in this house

PS....VERY VERY sad, about our friend the Wizard. Merlie seems to ahve poofed himself to the bridge. The day the magic left catster *sniff sniff*