Sorry Jimmy....

We all love our animals don't we? And all of them have some unique thing and ways of living that make them different from each other.....so much like ourselves it is no wonder we become so attached.

We really tried to swear off cats after Genoa, aka Poogie, was gone. She was the least likeable cat I ever had and yet she was always near to us. And every now and again she shared a brief moment as if to say "Thanks for the food and the bed." She was so different than Luff who worshipped Karen and she gave the same in return. He's been gone almost ten years and as I type this and just think of him, the tears well up...............And of course there was Cutter.............geeze, I am completely bummed now!

So we tried to swear off the cats, the two Weimaraners are enough. But it didn't last. A volunteer at the Columbus shelter who works with Karen told us of this kitten who had fought the traffic for almost a week at a busy intersection before being rescued. So we go over to fill out the paperwork for him (Bixby) and Karen can't resist looking at the other cats. One of them, a year old male who all the people said was very aloof, started acting entirely differently around Karen and after awhile it became obvious that this black and white tuxedo (Roamin) was coming home too.

A little over a year later, Bix has become a full grown cat who loves playing and hanging out with the kids. And Roamin....Well, when I look over and see he and Karen sleeping side by side, I am positive that he was waiting for Karen to show up and when he found her he wasn't about to let her slip out without him. And yeah....She is equally devoted to him! Both of them come to Dad at times for some love and attention, but there is no two ways about it....they were destined to be here.

So take a bit of time perhaps, but then go have a look. I'll bet there is someone looking for you already.

Spaw