New Man In My Life BY RENA WINTERS
I have been a widow for the past three and half years and now suddenly there is a “new man in my life.” I am thrilled, excited and so in love. The “man” in my life has dark shiny hair, big gold eyes, perfect manners, a true gentleman, and is originally from India. I sent emails to my family and friends. Here are the responses I received. Who is he? Where did you meet him? What do you know about him? How could you get so involved so quickly? What are you thinking? You are making a terrible mistake. Get him checked out thoroughly. You’re making a fool of yourself.
Well here’s the real story. A neighbor contacted me about meeting her son’s cat who needed a home. He was looking for a calm, quiet residence. We met and it was love at first sight. Bombay, that’s his name and Bombay happens to also be the name of a very special breed of cats which are quite beautiful. He has shiny short black hair, gold to copper eyes, and is small in stature for a three year old cat. He walks like a miniature leopard or panther. Bombays are a breed of cat between Burmese and American short hair. Highly prized in the Orient. Their short hair does not shed unless they are very stressed. 20
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They are named after the city in India, Bombay, known for leopards. They are extremely people-oriented cats and love loads of attention. Sitting on your lap, stroking their fur, talking to them, and they do respond vocally, in fact they are quite vocal. My neighbor’s son had recently moved home with his cat, Bombay, due to loss of his employment. My neighbor has two cats of her own, and of course, the new intruder was constantly picked on. Bombay is also declawed which meant he was getting beat up constantly by the other two cats. My neighbor was looking to find a good home for Bombay. My other cat died in March just before the shut down, so I was alone. I thought after the pandemic I would look for another cat, but probably not until sometime next year. Then destiny found me. I am over the moon with Bombay. He is a perfect gentleman and does not do anything wrong. He loves attention and wants to be with me constantly. Since I am home a lot now, that is just wonderful. Bombay and I are in love. He needed a good home and I needed a lover.
PS: Look up Bombay cats. You will find them very interesting and see wonderful pictures of them.
