My cats are part of my family. They also perform a really important function…
…there presence allows me to talk to myself when I’m alone without feeling like I’m halfway to the nuthouse.
My cats pay their rent
When I’m alone I really do tend to chat almost constantly with the furry cushion sleeping on my legs. Despite the fact that mog is fast asleep and has his back turned to me, I’ll happily chatter away as I stroke his fur. Which is more than slightly odd as I wouldn’t ever consider chatting to my sleeping husband – I’m far more likely to find myself quietly plotting ways to dull his snores.
My cats pay their rent. They are my sounding board. They de-stress me just by being around. They never talk back or argue. They are easy to please and able to look me in the eye and purvey positive vibes. They are a cure. They really are.
I will wait!
They really do earn their keep. Not that they take a great deal of ‘keeping’ from my part mind you. I simply ensure their bowls are full of the dry pellets they eat (and love) and train the men around me to provide a constant supply of fresh water.
My cat (rather than my husband’s cat who tends to pop round when he needs five minutes of love then disappear again rather swiftly) will only drink from a glass. Preferably one that has been freshly topped up. Most particularily a glass that was filled for the pleasure of a human being… stolen water is much prized. However, he also has the ability to get my husband to refresh his water at will. He simply sits next to it and looks at me with an ‘I will wait’ expression. I will then pick up the glass, pass it to my OH, and point out that the cat is thirsty. The good man never hesitates. And, if he’s not around, my sons are also trained to respond in a similar fashion.
We all know which side our bread is buttered when it comes to the price of feline companionship.
Clever cat!
Yolanda Presant
March 21, 2012 at 6:40 pm
I have 2 cats as well. With an empty nest now, they do keep me company and I find it so touching that they are waiting for me a the top of the stairs when I get home. They are part of a trio, 3 I rescued when their mother died. I had intended to get 1 for company for our first cat but seeing their distress I took the 3. Weirdly, the first cat hated them all and caused peeing fights for quite awhile until my daughter left and took her with her. Then everything went quiet and fine. As long as my other daughter was home they stayed in her room, totally antisocial. But when she left, they started to come out and now sleep on my husbands belly when he comes home from work. They eventually all end up asleep on the couch together! And I continue my role of feeder. I always say, well, the kids are gone and now I’ve got cats!
Sarah M. Lawton
March 22, 2012 at 4:45 pm
LOL! Sounds like you suffer from the same ‘cat slavery’ as my husband and I.
Not too shabby a situation really…
Angela Schorah
March 21, 2012 at 9:09 pm
I completely relate to every word of this. Especially the second sentence!! Lovely :O)
Sarah M. Lawton
March 22, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Thanks Ange!
Great to have you reading my blog. How’s life up north?
Victor Tribunsky
March 22, 2012 at 5:42 am
Cats was living in my house all life, but not now, when I travel a lot
Sarah M. Lawton
March 22, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Thanks for this comment Victor.
You’ve just made me appreciate my family – who stay at home with the cats while I travel – even more!
Bravo for being responsible and not expecting a feline friend to stay home alone without you.
Big tick from me!
Sarah
Spiral Dreamer (Francis)
March 22, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Cats are wonderful companions in the house, I miss having one around, maybe later.
Sarah M. Lawton
March 22, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Yes Francis.
Something to look forward to perhaps.
Sarah
earthriderjudyberman
March 22, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Your cats are very lucky to be in such a loving home. We’ve only managed to teach our cats two tricks – after a brushing in the morning, they’ll be fed … and they must sit down until their food dishes are put down on their mats. This they do very well.
Sarah M. Lawton
March 22, 2012 at 10:49 pm
How wonderful.
My cat has done very well training me to sit down and be his lap. I can’t even begin to imagine it ever happening the other way around.
Jennifer's Journal
March 29, 2012 at 10:54 pm
Our two cats are definitely members of the family, and our only “children” now. Life wouldn’t be the same without them!
Sarah M. Lawton
March 30, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Hi Jennifer
My cat was being so rediculously cute this morning (messing about on a very top shelf) that I was almost late for work. He really is a wonderful distraction!
Sarah