For the Love of Cats By Mandi Powell
For the Love of Cats By Mandi Powell Casey Smith Creative Writing 5/2/21
(Images Edited from Internet for the Soul Purpose of this Book- No Intention to Sell)
Dedication:
This book is dedicated to all feline companions, may they rest peacefully in your homes or in heaven above-
Dedication:
Special dedication to my personal fuzzy friends: Mistoffelees, Lucy (2004-2020), and CocoCat Cuddles I could really use Some cat cuddles... My room could Really use some cat cuddles... My bed could Really use some cat cuddles... My EVERYTHING could Really use some cat cuddles... I could really use Some cat cuddles…
Owner and Cat Relationship (A to Z)
Affectionate fur-ball Sweet and innocent ball of fluff curled into themself on my warm lap. Pointed ears twitch ever so slightly in sleep. I can not help but to bask in their love and fall into the temptation to pet their short patterned fur. Blanket hog The clock says 10:00 p.m. as I stumble my way through the hall and into my room. Upon entry, I slip into my bed, and hope for a good night's sleep. Not even a minute later, I feel the indent in the bed that signals the visit of a furry whiskered friend. A friend who, of which, then buries themself under the blanket, forcing their body to my side like glue. Hardly leaving me any room. Child Have you ever had a cat? It’s almost the exact same thing as having a child.
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Diva is his middle name Constant meowing and paw batting. If they ask for the sink to be on so that they may drink? It will be turned on. If they ask for their food bowl to be filled to the brim? It will be filled. Whatever they want they get. Their tail is wrapped around my finger, I can never say no. Energy abound In my hand, I hold a stick that has a toy mouse attached to a string. I have never met an animal who can take pleasure in something so trivial. Yet, I catch myself laughing and smiling along to my cat’s antics, as they leap, dance, and pounce. Friends to the end Cats are loyal to a fault and make great friends. With them, you’ll know you’ll never have to face the world alone.
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Gratitude for being there Thankfully, in having a cat, I instantly feel better on the days that never cease to be stressful. Studies have shown that, while purring and head bunting (the act of a cat rubbing its head against its owner’s head), cats can lower human stress levels. They are like little personal therapists. Hungry feline If you are thinking about owning a cat, you should heed this warning. Cats will take any chance they can get in obtaining food. It does not matter if it is cat food or table food. Watch your plate and their food bag. You might catch a paw trying to drag one, or the other, away. Independent Who needs an animal that listens to your every whim? Cats are where it’s at. I value independence, they value solitary. We go together like “two peas in a pod.”
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Joker I come home and find shredded papers and books scattered on my bedroom floor. Somebody thought they would have fun and escape a scolding. Well guess what? That is not the case! I can see my cat's head peek out from behind the bookcase, it mirrors their tail, which is hanging low. Kneading paws As they sit on my lap, tiny paws knead. The motion copying that of a baker kneading dough. Why do they do this? Well, it's a cat's way of showing thanks, for all that their owner does for them. I have to say, it's quite relaxing. And, after all, who doesn't love a good massage? Licks to give My cat enjoys giving “tongue-baths” as a form of love. Their rough sandpaper tongue runs over my neck and face, leaving slobbery saliva in every trace.
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Moral teacher Cats are simple animals. They eat and sleep, and as such, they teach a moral that we humans should follow. We all have to take time off and just do nothing for a while. There is only so much that our brains can take. Nature connoisseur Through the window, my cat intensely stares at the birds that pass by. When summer comes, and the windows are open, my cat sniffs the warm breeze. Their eyes become glazed over, and the sky reflects in them. Opportunist If a cat can contort itself into an impossibly small spot? They will then call that spot their own. It does not matter if it is uncomfortable.
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Protector Contrary to what is believed, cats are extremely protective of their owners. If provoked by a stranger, and if their owner is in the room, a cat will attack! Quality time I sit down on the recliner couch, put my feet up and grab the remote. What could be better than relaxing and watching T.V.? Oh yeah, I know! My warm furred cat, resting in my lap. They are not unlike a heated blanket. Royalty People ask: Why do you put your cat on a pedestal? Well the answer is quite simple. In the time of the pharaohs, cats were worshipped, as they were descended from the Egyptian goddess known as Bastet.
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Snuggle bug Anywhere I sit, my cat is always right there with me. Always nuzzling into my side, or lap, seeking to regulate their external body heat. Trust for two People say that: “Trust is a two-way street.” When it comes to owning a cat? That statement could never be more true. Trust, from felines, must be earned. Then, and only then, can an owner say that their cat and they understand each other. Ultra glowing green eyes In the dead of night, cat eyes reflect light, thanks to the tapetum lucidum, an important layer of the eye. Their eyes can be compared to “glowing green glow sticks.”
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Velvet soft fur Patterned fur, silky and smooth. Fur as soft as velvet draped fabric, not a matted area to be found. Wild side walker You know what's great about cats? Their relatives. Cats are related to such great and wild beasts, like that of lions and tigers. Oh my! Xmas tree destroyer It took four hours, but the Christmas tree is finally up and decorated! But, of course, the tree will not stay perfect for long. I turn my back for a second, and I can already hear the clang of ornaments knocking together, as a result of being played with.
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Yarn fiend Do not try to knit, weave or sew in the presence of a cat. You will not get any work done. The reason? They will find ways in which to play with your yarn. Zealous follower As I walk, I can hear the telltale sign of little cat paws, with claws, clicking and clacking. It seems I have a little follower. A follower who will follow me anywhere. And with them? Personal space is almost impossibly nonexistent.