An Illuminating Story

Hi Everybody…..Happy thursday.  We made it through the 4th of July this year without all the usual fireworks hoopla – just a few little fireworks in our neighborhood and they didn’t scare me!  However, just before dinner time a bit of a rain storm popped up and there was thunder and THAT sent me to the basement for a bit. 

See?  Even without the fireworks, I still had need of my basement safety spot!  😀

Last week, my good buddy Cody and his Mom Miss Caren of CAT CHAT very kindly nominated me for an award I already have – The Illuminating Blogger Award (it’s posted on my home page).  But when I got to thinking about it, I realized that when I accepted the award originally, I didn’t know I was supposed to tell an “illuminating story” too!  I’ve been thinking really hard about what I could say (even if it’s a bit late) that might be illuminating.  And then I realized, I could talk about WHY I think humans are so grand!  That’s illuminating don’t you think?   I think it might be illuminating to hear from a 12-year old cat’s perspective what’s so swell about living with a human.

Hey – I like being way up high! When you’re little, you never get to see all this stuff up here! WOW…..

To start with, I always thought it was pretty cool that when my parents first laid eyes on me at the shelter they fell in love with me.  They took me home that very day and gave me a big house to live in with everything I could possibly have wanted.   I was a feral kitten – too young to be away from his Mom and I don’t know WHY I was – but I was – and then all of a sudden I had a home and two humans who talked quietly to me and petted me and made me feel safe….for the first time.   I had so much to learn and they were very patient with me.  For the first few weeks I stayed in the basement because I couldn’t go up and down the stairs yet.  My parents stayed down there with me a whole lot but I also had time to explore on my own and get used to the atmosphere in my new home!  I’m sure the reason I love “my” basement to this day and that it’s my “safe place” is because that’s where I spent my first few weeks.   Anyway, that was the start of my life here – and my experience with a kindly couple who gave me everything including their love.  

One Spoiled Cat and His Mom

When I’m sick they take me to the vet…..when I’m sleepy I have tons of good nap spots to snooze in……when I’m hungry I have plenty of food and get treats when I’m a good boy (or just for the heck of it!)……I have a big wagon full of toys to play with…….I have safe spots like Mom’s lap and my basement……my humans play with me lots and I’ve taught them games I like……I have a yard to play in when I want to go outside…….I just think I’ve really got it made thanks to my parents!

I hope that was illuminating!  It’s just some “inside scoop” from an old guy’s perspective on how much YOU can change the life of your pet the moment you make a commitment to bring us into your home.  

What a life I have!

What would we do without each other?  We love you, you love us and we help each other through the years to enjoy our lives for whatever time we have together. 

Gosh – this is quite a different post from me isn’t it?  See what happens when I try to bring a little illumination into your life???  Well, sometimes I think – just before I drift off for a nap in my afghan tent – “where would I be today if my parents hadn’t come to the shelter that day twelve years ago???’…….and the reality is, I probably would not be this happy.  I find that VERY illuminating!!

Happy Thursday Peeps – go hug your human (and I bet you get a hug in return!).

Your Pal Sammy

p.s.  Miss Caren and Cody – THANKS AGAIN for the award and a chance to be illuminating! 😀 😀  I love you!