Loving Hands
By Deana Latta-Poole
I had a name, and a family. I was a beautiful strawberry and white
coloured male cat. I was never neutered, and as a result, always
wanting out to do what nature called me to do. I never meant to get
hit by that car, but I was young, and really didn't know any better. I
will never get the chance to know any better...
The impact of the car had me unconscious, lying helpless in the middle
of the road. Cars just kept passing me by, until finally a gentleman
in a van stopped to move my still form from the road. To allow me a
little dignity. The man had tears in his eyes as he moved me off to
the side of the road. The man was then amazed to discover that I was
still alive. I could see he was puzzled as to what to do next. He sat
stroking me for a few moments before he picked me up and carried me
into the warmth of his van.
A few minutes later I am carried into the mans home where his wife and
daughter are. The wife runs to get blankets and towels. Then I am
placed on the table upon a pillow and covered. This is not my home and
these are not my people. The woman places a warm water bottle next to
my body. It feels good and she begins to rub and stroke my fur. I am
in another place and what little strength I summon - causes me to purr
incessantly. The woman is reduced to tears and quiet sobs as she rubs
and strokes me. The little girl is gently mopping my face with a
towel. She says if she wants to be a vet when she grows up, she must
get used to sights such as this. I'm afraid she's right.
I have other visitors - feline. They come upon the woman's lap to
sniff me. One takes a very long time and even licks my brow. I can
sense her sadness. She stays with the family as they care for me.
Alas, I am mortally injured, but these people have made me so
comfortable, I am still purring as I lapse into a coma. My time on
this earth will not be long now. I know I am not alone. I am safe and
warm, and loved... The loving hands continue stroking me long after I
have expired...
A message to all cat owners; Please have your cats spayed or
neutered. If you must allow us outdoors - accompany us on a leash. Or,
consider having us become indoor cats. We may not like this at first,
but we will adjust to this, (appreciate it even) and live longer,
healthier lives as a result.
Ikke ment som et indlæg i forbindelse med den ret lange tråd om
neutralisering men en lille historie jeg fandt i dag i en anden
forbindelse...
Skal lige nævne at jeg er en snob, for mig er det langt vigtigere at
min kat får det bedste foder + lidt guf, kan komme til dyrlægen hvis
nødvendigt, har det så godt hos lige præcis mig, at den ikke ville
flytte ej heller selvom den fik et andet godt tilbud... End at jeg har
dyre møbler, den sidste nye cd osv....
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