Normal – Defined by a Cat

By: K10ish ATL (View Profile)

If that’s not enough, he “gets it.” And then again he doesn’t get it. He doesn’t understand why he can, and then he can’t. Which, makes him seem real … human real. 

If I lock him out of the bedroom, for obvious reasons … (clearing throat) … when he is once again allowed in, he runs to us like he’s not seen us for days. He’s so forgiving—while the whole time he knows he’s been intentionally shut out of a place he is familiar with and for the most part, always allowed.

My point is simple and obvious. My cat is not a normal cat. He gives back, he has feelings. He shows respect, he has signs of intelligence and of disappointment. He isn’t charmed by food or toys—he picks and chooses who he likes and dislikes. He, at first sight will either like or dislike a human. Simple as that. The only uncomfortable part about that is, he does not take into effect how you feel about the person—he is not comfortable with someone, just because you are. And those you are not comfortable with, like a policeman for example, who comes to your home—well he usually loves that person. Is his intuition actually better than mine? 

This experience I live for every day.  His feelings are easily read, his emotions are hard to ignore. And his love is likely more unconditional than my love for him. Finding a cat like that, well, good luck.

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posted: 11.09.2007
P Davison
Loved this!! Finally a cat person! Not that I have anything against dogs at all, and I'd consider myself to be an animal lover in general. I just think there are too many people who believe that cats somehow lack the pet qualities that dog has to offer. Too bad, they don't know what they're missing.
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