)I've just finished doing one of the most enjoyable things I can think of, having cuddles with my cat Cleo. It's one of those happy moments I live for and something that brings me deep satisfaction and such emotional value.
I've just settled her in for the night after a big day. She had a visit to the vet which isn't her favourite thing although she handles it quite well.
She has an illness that will stay with her until she's gone and I'm trying to care for her the best I can which is to say I'm putting everything into it and sparing no effort or expense with the hope of keeping her healthy and happy for as long as I can; she deserves that considering she is one of the most important sources of my own happiness.
Cleo is laying at the foot of my bed between my feet and the pressure of her weight on me makes me feel content. She sleeps there each night, sometimes comes right up to me for a cuddle and I reach out and hold her little paw during the night. It feels nice, the connection to her, but it also sometimes makes me sad knowing it will one day not be possible; all the more reason to make the most of our time.
The relationship between a human and pet is such a special bond and I'm so very lucky to have it with Cleo and that I've had it with my other cats, all of which were such valued and important parts of my life.
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What a lovely cat! We’re cat people and prefer them now nowadays to other animals!
Sadly our own cat is not in the best of health at the moment and has been to the vets. She has an internal growth and the vet advised, because of her age, to see how she gets on. He gave her the jabs she needed. She is getting around ok but every now and then, her back leg goes and she stumbles.
They bring so much joy and at the end heartache. I hate that final part of their lives, vet visits and all, but those last moments need to be cherished like all the rest and then, like the lossof a human, we can hold them in our memories. I don't think I will get another one when Cleo is gone, too painful to lose them all over again.
I’m dreading the day right now and it’ll come. We are very much considering not getting another pet for awhile when Humbug goes. She’s been with us a long old while now, 17 years old, outlived her brother. We got them both when they were still kittens, but sadly Pebble died out on the road where we used to live. It was awful.
Yep, I get it as I think the same and then I think about not having a pet and that doesn't work well either.
True and we’ll get another one. It’s inevitable
I have seen many with deep bonding with their pets. Me personally have none.
I wonder if you ever wanted a pet.
I have not. Seems like too much responsibility 😅. Even having plants also seems a responsibility.
Ah, ok that's fair enough. I'd not want a cat in the hands of someone who couldn't show the level of responsibility required.
Many of my friends have cats, dogs, birds, but I do not feel the need to have any.
I do the same with mine. They are almost thirteen years old now and are in good health, but I try to spend as much time with them as I can and give them all the love I have. They make me very happy.
Cleo is beautiful, and that tender gaze is enchanting. Hugs to Cleo!
I figured you would. Yep, Cleo is a cute little thing, so loving and affectionate.
I had to wait for the gentleman to agree to have his photo taken. Here is Tony, the king of the house!
Tony the boss.
Cata, she's under the sofa because it's cooler there... she doesn't want any photos, ha ha ha.
I managed to capture her, ha ha ha, my queen!
I think I already said this. But our favorite neighbor feeds cats and birds. The mother cat she fed has been gone for a while. So now our neighbor feeds that cat's kittens. Our neighbor thinks that humans may had poisoned or otherwise killed the mother cat. Humans can really be disgusting and scary creatures...
Humans are terrible creatures who occasionally do non-terrible things.
What an amazing combination: you are a very stern person (towards some people) and such love for a cat. I remembered A. Kuprin and the story about his cat Yu-Yu. I read it a few days ago. It is amazing how he noted the character and intelligence of the cat: even on the phone at the beginning of the 20th century, she recognized the voice of a loved one.
I'm many different things and most of those things no one on Hive (or the internet generally) will ever know it see; all people see is their perception.
For the things that bring us happiness, there is no other way to show them what they mean in our lives by giving them constant attention, providing them with everything they need and giving them the best life possible. The other thing I have always had as something positive in my life is to dedicate as much quality time as possible to the people, pets or things we love, but as long as they are alive. For me it is not worth crying after something we love dies or goes away. I am sure Cleo feels your love and affection. Happy weekend. Cheers and greetings
I prefer spending time with Cleo over most people I know, she feeds my soul like most humans cannot. Her affection is unconditionally given, genuine and pure.
Agree 💯%
Indeed.
Wow that sounds familiar.
My little guy has health problems too where he will seizure if we don’t get him 14 pills per day. Not cheap either.
Besides that, he may be stoned all day but it gives me great happiness knowing he is probs my the happiest most active dog around.
Our connection to living things, especially pets that depend on us and are family, are about as core to our reason for being as far as I am concerned. Cuddle away!
Yes, very similar. I'll pay out any amount of money for Cleo, her company is worth it. It's not going to be a very nice moment when she's gone. I actually don't like to think about it which is unusual for me because I'm not the guy who hides from things.
Enjoy your time with doggo.
I'm happy for you to have found such a connection. I cared for many animals throughout my life, sometimes better, sometimes not so good. Most of them were adopted from the streets, like my current cat, Nero. He doesn't sleep inside, just jumps through the open window in the morning to get some cuddling and then his food. He's a great cat, very clean, and very smart. When I was running the restaurant downstairs, he knew exactly where the limits there. The women who bought it off me are not as strict, and that rascal takes full advantage of that. But upstairs, in my apartment - he knows the rules.
Though I do care for him and paid several treatments in the last 4 years, I don't have the same strong attitude like you towards him. At least I think so, it wasn't really tested so far, the biggest bill was $150 when he had calcification in his bladder. I hope it never comes to it.
Yeah dude, galenkp has taken care of a lot of animals in this life too :)
I'd be quite lost without Cleo and in the past with my other cats have had difficulties when they depart. I miss them a lot.
I had one called Merlin, all black with golden-green eyes, he was my best mate for 22 years and I miss him every day. Him and Cleo were the best of friends and from the day I got Cleo (a stray kitten whose mother was gone) Merlin looked after her. They were inseparable.
It sounds like you have a good friend there and that the cat is well behaved. Nero, good name. I'm assuming a black cat.
22 years, wow. That's very old. And no, Nero is not black - that would be negro here, and yes, there are many, many animals called negro o blanco :-D
Nero is orange with red-ish stripes. He looks a little bit like fire, so I named him after the emperor who burned Rome.
Good name indeed, he fits it well.
I always read about people's special bond with their cat or dog and it's so moving. I wish I could have that sort of relationship but I just can't get over the fact that I'm cuddling a living object that's not a human being, it just feels so odd
I know someone who was like that, a good friend. She'd come over and "not get" Cleo, not be able to relate. Cleo made it a mission of hers though and now my friend is on board. I think with some, it's a time thing and it has to be the right animal I guess too.
I did fall in love with a friend's dog one time. I saw her twice. Then she died a few years later 😟😫
Yep, losing them isn't at all a nice feeling. I'm not looking forward to that part.
We miss our dog pretty much every day. It's the little things too that you think back about and they really hit you. Yu are lucky to have this time with your cat!
Yes, I miss my past cats, but they're never really gone I guess, we have memories.
While reading this, I felt both joy and sadness at the same time loving deeply is beautiful, but it's also painful to think about the end. Thank you for the reminder to cherish every moment with the ones we love.
Cherishing each moment is the best way to live life, I'm glad that message came through.
I’m really happy you felt that too. It’s something I try to remind myself every day."
I have 2 cats too, this one I have grown her myself since the first day of her birth as her mum abandoned her, every night she comes and lays on my chest to sleep together, during the day often search cuddles... I understand you when you say you would do and spend anything for her care
Cute. Cleo sleeps in the same position as yours. Last night she got really cuddly and snuggled all night, didn't move once.
With the warm in winter they never do in the night
May I never have to live without either a cat or a dog. They are wonderful company, and a pleasure to wake up to every morning. I am pleased to hear that you have such a presence in your life. May she live long and healthily. You too.
The value my pets have added to my life is immeasurable which I know you'll understand. Coming home to Cleo is one of the best parts of my day along with waking up each morning.
Hello @galenkp
You have been consistently downvoting all my posts and I am not sure why. Can you please give me reasons as to why I am getting the downvotes so that I can change things as I love to write and getting constantly downvoted is definitely a sucker punch to that.
Please do reply.
When birds rise to the depths of the underworld of the skies above, the waters of rainfall in the dry desert flow into the bucket of hope and retardation. It's at this point when the otherworldliness of despair and hope concatenate to carry forth the message of deep and untarnished racing of the heart and only then than the tardiness of theoretical plague heal what can't be healed in uncontrollable controlled ways.
Please can you explain in simpler terms. I do believe that in past I had done something stupid for which I had suffered the consequences but currently I feel like I am doing nothing wrong and still getting downvotes.
I am writing my own posts, not milking for reward as my posts barely make around a dollar, so what am I doing wrong
awww, poor Cleo.. You are such a nice person @galenkp .. I can't imagine my daughter going through this same situation.. she rescued a mother cat and now it has 2 sons (Loony and Luna).. then she rescued another stray cat, which she named (Benji).. They all seem healthy.. Whenever she's stressed with so much homework and activities at school, I would see her cuddling with Benji in the corner of her room and singing 😆..
and I agree, "The relationship between a human and pet is such a special bond" it's magical.. I believe Cleo is also having the best experience she could ever have with you.. She's so lucky to have you..
I think it's something only a person who loves pets and animals will understand. I know people who don't get the bond with pets and it always seems odd to me but if they've not has that bond themselves it's easily misunderstood.
This is so true... My mom actually hates animals.. so whenever she sees my daughter with them, she gets grossed out 😟.. I don't know why.. But my daughter isn't bothered, she still hugs them like her own siblings..
I never trust someone who declares that they hate animals.
Winter is the best time to own a cat. They're affectionate as all hell in the cold.
Yep, they have highly developed snuggle powers.
I did not automatically upvote Cleo because Cleo nope not me not even a little bit >_>
She's such a pretty kitty.
Haha! Yeah, she's a cute one. So gentle and loving too. We are so lucky to have her.
Cleo is beautiful and she knows it lol. We think we're taking care of our pets but in reality, they're taking care of us. I think they can read and register our moods before we know ourselves. I've always had a cat or dog, along with various farm animals and I believe life wouldn't be as interesting without them in the family. It really is sad that they have such short lifespans comparatively. For a longer life span pet, could go with a tortoise or parrot, but they don't cuddle as well😉
She's a cutie and so loving and gentle too.
Leo knows exactly how I feel and will act accordingly. When I was really sick recently she'd come over tap my face with her paw and snuggle in and then rarely left my side no matter where I went. They have a sense for it I guess.
They have so many ways to let us know they care :-) I'm sure she aided in your recovery!
She did...is sitting here with me as I drink my way-too-fucken-early morning coffee. Her morning head butts are nice.
She's setting the tone for the day...good kitty! Early morning coffees are a necessity, sometimes two!
One at home and one at work and hour later...that's my routine. Then one mid-morning, maybe two, then one mid afternoon, often two and two more before bed at some stage. That's my general operational tempo. Way too much coffee.
That's alot of coffee. I used to drink it from dawn to dusk, but anymore I don't sleep well if I have it in the evening. It always tastes so good after dinner and I do miss it.
Coffee up.
Ok,probably not.
I drink way too much and really need to curb my enthusiasm I guess. Maybe a herbal tea instead?
lol stick with the coffee...it is infinitely better tasting
Yep, sipping one right now.