I thought about saving this for F(elines) but as I am already late for D…
I am currently the owner of 2 stray cats - Cleopatra (a short haired calico) and Caesar (a long haired orange tabby). My first feline was when I was four or five or something. I named it Duke. The fact that Duke was a she apparently didn’t register during the naming process. At that age, I probably didn’t have a strong grasp of the idea that I was a she. I recall telling my mother that I could hear her kittens inside of her. (This was the obvious clue I needed to figure out my pet’s gender.) My mother, of course, dismissed my statement as part of my overly active imagination. This was routine behaviour on my mother’s part - part of her survival skills I suspect. I wasn’t wrong entirely. I could hear the kittens because she had given birth under my bed.
I realize that not everyone is a cat person. For example, my brother is more of a dog person. But I’ve been a cat person from the start. Their very nature and personalities fascinate me. A cat can imitate the wide range of human personalities far better than any other animal. Caesar is the independent loner. Cleo is clingy and easily jealous. Cleo prefers me unless she is mad. Then my hubby is her new best friend. Caesar prefers my husband’s clothes and fly-tying desk to nap on but when no one is around he uses my wool. Caesar is smarter but Cleo is sneakier. Cleo talks all the time about nothing important. Caesar only makes noise if tuna is involved. Caesar is half of Cleo’s size but you can hear him coming from the other side of the house. Both of them think they rule the house. I won’t admit it to their faces, but they are right.
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2paw // Feb 29, 2008 at 7:45 pm
What lovely cats!! I am a dog person but I have been semi-coverted over the last year- I am aunt to 2 cats now: another Cleopatra and Caramello(who looks a bit like your Cleopatra!!) I love the stare, and the giant yawn!!!
Ann Ryan // Feb 29, 2008 at 8:46 pm
How cute! I would say I’m a dog and a cat (and a sheep and horse) person. My two cats have really earned their place in the house with my daughter, they are so tolerant of her! They take a lot of tough play and still come back for more. Good boys.
Jessica // Feb 29, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Lovely “C”. I’m a cat person too. Never did like those pesky dogs that always need attention.
Mylerna // Feb 29, 2008 at 10:47 pm
I know what you mean about cats; I love them. I tell everyone they own the house, I just pay the bills :)
Marie // Feb 29, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Very cute! Count me in as another cat person. My kitties are also all former strays currently living the pampered house cat lifestyle…
Larjmarj // Mar 1, 2008 at 11:10 am
I admit I’m a dog person but the kitties are very sweet and oh so soft looking.
Dyann // Mar 1, 2008 at 1:19 pm
My cat is queen of our house too. sweet pictures.
christine // Mar 2, 2008 at 11:57 am
Hi Jae! I haven’t made it to the ‘bou in ions and now realized from Joan’s newsletter - neither have you and what cool things you’ve been up to! Loved your kitty writings - I too am a cat person and haven’t quite gotten over the loss of my last 2 - cannot anxiously and quickly replace my “babies” that easily, they all have such individual “purrsonalities”! hope to run into you sometime at the ‘bou or at Heritage!
Peace!
Stephanie // Mar 2, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I too, am a cat person. I got your email asking for my address, but unfortunately my reply keeps getting bounced back. I have moved in the past 6 months, so I’m not sure if the one you have is right. I’ll keep trying though!
marti // Mar 4, 2008 at 10:28 am
great kitty photos!
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