Just a Cat

Today my beloved cat of 13 years fell suddenly very ill. He is now at the vet's in critical condition and his prognosis is not good. We are hoping for the best, but as you will see by my post I am not particularly optimistic. I believe we may lose this sweet little kitty, and it might surprise you to know how much this has impacted me, and even my husband.... send your positive thoughts to a little orange kitty in Berkeley please.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat that I picked out from a pack of other kittens at the humane society 13 years ago. You were the the most affectionate.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat who greeted me at the door each and every day with a cheerful "meow" and a welcoming rub against my legs.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat who wanted to be close to my swollen belly throughout each of the nine months of my pregnancies.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat who slept under the covers with me on cold winter nights, snuggled up close, your soft purr warming me.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat who put up with the tiresome tail pulling of a toddler who you didn't invite into your home in the first place.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat who inspired me to start a growing collection of orange feline Christmas ornaments

You're just a cat.

Just a cat who loved me best, above all other people whom you encountered.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat with soft fur that I hope to always remember the feel of.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat who I will miss when I am awake and lonely in the middle of the night.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat who I will listen for, the sound of your paws padding up and down the stairs. I will swear that I heard you.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat who always found me when I was sick or sad and comforted me with a cuddle.

You're just a cat.

Just a cat who I am going to miss.

You're just a cat.

You're just my cat and I love you so.

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