time to take in a new cat. I'd had cats in the past, and then went without for a number of years, in no small part because I was doing a lot of traveling. But who knew when I'd hit the road again?
So I found a 17 year old cat at my local shelter. The vet who talked with me about her was brutally honest about her health issues, and the fact that she'd been turned in to them because the previous owner was no longer able to care for her. She could last two months or two years, but I needed to understand her time was limited. Well, I'd seen earlier cats through old age and so I was just fine. Alas, she was only with me three and a half weeks, but I have absolutely no regrets. I'm so glad I took her home. She was sweet, affectionate, and loving, and settled in as if she'd lived here forever.
I waited a bit for a new cat, and then Tatiana showed up on the website. She was looked at by two people who turned her down, then two others who never kept their appointments. Perhaps this was meant to be. I could tell by her restless behavior when I met her that it was mainly that a shelter, no matter how good, is simply not an ideal place for any domestic animal. I am so glad I took her. I'm sorry she's not a lap cat, which I would really love, but over time she gets more affectionate.
I understand that during this pandemic many, many people are adopting cats and dogs. Which is wonderful. My only concern is that some of the less committed people will turn them back when this is over. I hope not. Our furry friends all deserve forever homes.
Oh, as for KC. Many years back my mother had a cat that was simply called Kitty. And a dog that was just The Dog. No real names were given.
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