Little Miss Ruling Life
Two weeks ago, this little miss was either lost or abandoned at my son's work. As I had been cat sitting for my daughter, we had cat provisions so he brought her home hoping she'd be chipped or the owners would reach out. Two weeks later (and a hefty vet bill) and it looks like she's now part of the family. She'll be my son's pet; she runs for him when he comes through the door. When he moves out she'll join him, but until then, she's established herself as princess of the palace.
My son said it's my fault he rescued her because, " you didn't raise us to be &_#holes." True...we've cared for wandering pets in the past, but ones that were full grown, and just came looking for meals and eventually moved on or were found by owners. The vet estimated she was about 11 weeks and just in case she became ours, we scheduled spaying at 16 weeks, per vet guidance.
I've never been a cat person, but between little miss and her cousin, my younger daughters posh cat, I'm hooked. That makes four people, four pets- two dogs, two cats, in my immediate family. The holidays will be a houseful. Life sure is different than I could have imagined two years ago. I keep hoping my kids find what they are looking for in life, kind and caring partners and friends that make life meaningful. Who'd have guessed my hopes are materializing in the shape of four legs and full of fur.
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| Little Miss and grandpup like to share neighborhood watch duties. |
Not raising kids to be $&&holes is the pinnacle of parenting success, and I am not saying that in jest. That accomplished, they’ll definitely find what they are looking for. They can’t miss. They don’t things in quite the same static, linear manner we did back in the day, do they? Add a tragedy, and, well, face it, not being an $&&hole in young adulthood is A LOT to be achieve. Enjoy your family. All the best to you!
ReplyDeleteAwwww....how sweet! We love our four legged friends here too.
ReplyDeleteThe best kind of love.
ReplyDeleteTrue and enduring.
What a cutey bug!!! Thank you both for taking her in. They find their people I do believe. Our hopes do change as we get older and circumstances change - who'd of thunk? LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a good week.
You and hubster have achieved the pinnacle of parenting. Compassionate adults. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAnd cheers to cat-life from a fellow crazy cat lady :-)
This post made me smile at the newest addition to your home.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that Little Miss is bringing you joy!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely not an animal-in-the-house person, but I have rescued many animals. However, I passed them on to friends who were happy to help the animal with care. Being allergic is a bummer. It is nice you did not raise a-holes. My children are all three animal rescuers, so I suppose I did a good job. You have a good neighborhood watch.
ReplyDeleteNot raising a**holes is a parenting goal! Well done. My older one loves cats & dogs, but the younger one is just not a pet person. He is really skittish around dogs in particular. Ironically, because the older one is the one who got bit in the face by a dog when he was in a stroller. (Hawaii Planner)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! All four of my kids love animals and have rescued pets. Cindy in the South
ReplyDeleteAwww what a cutie! Who could resist that little face. Glad she has settled into her new home. Your children are good peoples.
ReplyDeleteWell done with raising non a hole children!
ReplyDeleteI love dogs. After our last dog died I said I would never have another, but I look at a local rescue's site and am perilously close to getting an older dog who needs a home.
What a lovely addition to the family. I never thought I'd be a cat person, but - through my son - I ended up with a lovely cat for over 20 years. I still miss him.
ReplyDeleteNot a cat person (and allergic to boot) but what a kind hearted son you have!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story; it is the best blog read I read today.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a cat person either (I prefer dogs) but I always keep away from kittens anyway because they have a way of changing your heart!
ReplyDeleteShe’s darling! I’m not much of a cat person either, but I’m sure I could also be persuaded by the right one. JoAnn
ReplyDeleteShe found you because of the cat distribution system….lots of funny memes about it for when you are scrolling.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute (and lucky) kitty!
ReplyDeleteYou're children are such caring people, clearly raised in a loving home. I am a cat person who also likes dogs, and most any animal. I think you and your kids have generous souls.
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely gorgeous! I love cats so much! xxx
ReplyDeleteso cute! And raising kids that are not a$$holes is my entire parenting goal!
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