Mostly feral, a neighbor moved away over a decade ago leaving Cat-Cat to her own devices. Cat-Cat quickly directed me & COLLEGE BOY in the proper care & feeding she required. We believe her to have been 15-18 years old. Cat-Cat was not a cat to pet, no petting this girl, nor to be ignored when her wishes were not being met..
Until she was found dead Cat-Cat thoroughly enjoyed her domain: talking loudly, walking with purpose, jumping on her favorite table, lying in the late evening sun in her potager, eating with vigor. And keeping me company in the garden.
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The picture above is the garden now, bereft & lonely without Cat-Cat.
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Grief for a pet is really tough for me. I did take a single liberty with Cat-Cat before she was laid to rest. I stroked her back. For the first time. A delight through my tears.
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Garden & Be Well, XO Tara
6 comments:
Tara,
so sorry about you beloved cat.
I know your garden will not be the same without her...
Blessings,
Natalie
Cat-Cat R.I.P. Is her something about cats and gardens? Cats and gardeners?
A couple of weeks ago I peaked into the back lot of a local garden center. They were putting out huge quantities of food, feeding feral cats, they said at least 30 of them.
Tara,
You wrote a sweet, lovely eulogy for Cat-Cat. She chose her friends wisely.
These little souls bring so much to those people who are willing to offer them a helping hand in an often cruel world. For many years, I have been the caretaker for abandoned cats in my neighborhood....they just seem to know where to go for food, safety, shelter, and medical care. Like Cat-Cat, some are quite independent, others are fearful after being scarred by the abuse of humans, and some joyfully welcome your touch. All different, but all needing kindness.
You and Cat-Cat were privileged to share a precious gift.
Blessings,
Sharon Stanley Ruggerio
What a lovely piece on your beloved Cat-Cat! Thank you and RIP, dear Cat-Cat! she was very lucky to have you to look after her for so long.
Vickie
Thank you for giving Cat-cat a 2nd chance at live after being abandoned. As my great uncle would say you'll get "stars in your crown" in heaven for your faithful care of this cat.
what a lovely tribute to that kitty!
Oh I hope you will go to the shelter and get another!
(not a kitten!) There are so many friendly and wonderful cats to be rescued!
By the way; the way they behave in the pen; is the way they will behave. I found a calico at the shelter that was reaching out trying to touch me! Friendliest kitty!
She was on "death row"! Best cat ever!
I hope you will!!!
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