04/06/09 10:32 PM |
#2149
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Marijayne Rogers (Kruus)
Ceilmar,
Are you ever at home? When are you coming to visit Andre and me?
Everyone,
I would like to ask for your "prayers, positive thoughts, zen reflections, etc." regarding one of our cats. 3 years ago we took in a stray kitten with one ear, despite the fact that we already had 2 other cats, and despite the fact that my husband declared (out of the blue) that he was a cat "hater." He actually liked cats well enough until "his" cat dropped dead of a heart attack in our house. Anyway, because my husband's opinion does not really matter in our house (LOL, just joking) we decided to take in a third cat ... and paid handsomely for his ear to be fixed. Approximately 1 year after we took in Oliver, aka "New Kitty" he ran away. We (the kids and I) were devastated. He was a very special cat, with tons of character. We hoped that he would come home after a few days and when he didn't, we posted flyers, called the SPCA and animal shelters, set traps (caught a very wild, feral cat), etc., etc. After approximately 60 days went by we figured he wasn't coming home and decided to adopt another cat from the SPCA. We brought home Chloe, the only female cat we have. My husband was not happy but he was outvoted, of course!
Anyway, exactly 80 days after Oliver (New Kitty) disappeared, we were having happy hour on our porch and who should walk up but Oliver! I grabbed him and in my haste (he was very frightened) was severely scratched (I still have a scar on my lower neck). Nevertheless, I managed to get him in the house where he has been happy ever since. My husband's reaction was, "Great, now we have 4 of the fu*&ers."
Almost every day since Oliver came home, I have been thankful that he was home and have enjoyed his company and uniqueness (i.e., "I love you so much, Oliver, I'm so glad you're home"!) My son has written several essays about Oliver's loss and recovery, and Oliver's story is "legendary" in our neighborhood.
Last night he ran away again and we have not seen him since. While I am hopeful that he will again return, I am so afraid that he won't, or that something will happen to prevent his return.
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. And F@#% YOU ALL WHO HATE CATS (LOL! of course!!!!)
Hoping tonight's the night he will return, MJ
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