We have a cat and I love him but let’s go
backwards.
August 31st is Caitlin’s youngest
kid’s birthday. We went goat cuddling and it was a real delight. You get to
cuddle goats! At the end of our visit, the man running the farm let us know we
can buy corn, beef, and if we wanted to bring a barn cat home, the cost would
be zero dollars. Having a cat was not on my bucket list. Not a huge pet guy. Lots
of responsibility and I heard they eventually die which could break my bubble
heart.
One of the kids picked up the kitten and it
started to dawn on me that we were now going to be a cat house. As the girls
are getting ready to leave in the car, the man comes out with the kitten in its
little crate. We now own the kitten.
It took about 7 minutes for them to name our
new boy kitten Pickle. He’s pretty cute but he’s also very mischievous. Here
are some pictures of my new favourite living thing:
What does he do all day? Causes trouble,
sleeps on our laps and steals food. He’s a real big back. He chases a small
mouse that makes noise that isn’t annoying at all. He is fascinated by toes and
fingers so better to be on guard 24/7. He has little secret hideouts to take an
afternoon Pickle nap in. Loves jumping up on counters, window sills, and he’s
recently started jumping where we keep the TV; don’t love the last one.
One time I came home from work and didn’t
close the front door fast enough. He doesn’t usually go too far but that time
he did. For about 7 minutes, I thought we might not see him again. Fortunately,
Caitlin’s fattest kid found him in the garage.
I can now see why people buy those cat backpacks
and take their cats on trips with them. He’d love to go on walks like we walk
dogs. He also sometimes sleeps in our bed and it’s maybe the cutest thing in
the world. Hearing his little purring or having him sit near my head; super
cute.
I might be 60 when this cat eventually dies
which is a little wild to think about. I like that we can leave him for most of
the day and there isn’t as much guilt as leaving a dog. We often had to come
home early to take care of the 15-year-old dog we had. Unfortunately, Calla is
now in doggy heaven causing even more trouble up there.
That is your cat update. I know it’s cooler
to like dogs. I get it. Dogs can save your life and are more manly but I love
Pickle and I don’t care who knows it.
