What I’ve Learned From Having My Own Cat for One Year
Shadow was “cat -napped” from the backyard on June 20, 2011.
One year later I reflect on what I’ve learned from her.
- Cats are weird, true to their reputation.
- Black cats are extra weird.
- Fletch and Shadow love each other, showing that Fletch might have been lonely.
- Cats can stress out, like when Shadow got so nervous she jumped through the screen door at the cottage.
- My cat is not a dog, even though I might treat her that way.
- She will follow me around when she wants to. Mostly she runs away from me when I approach her. This I find confusing.
- She makes me laugh when she does her little somersaults chasing after her feather toy.
- Cats are an excellent form of stress relief. Purring has an especially healing effect on the human.
- She doesn’t get enough play time.
- Breakfast better be served on time every morning! Note: cheerios are not good for cats.