Kitty, Kitty, Kitty

Cats are wonderful creatures. I’ve had at least 9 of them grace me with their presence in my lifetime. Most of the were garden variety, more concerned with the bigger world than being smothered by my love. A few of them were unique souls that touched my heart deeply. Don’t get me wrong, I loved them all, but a few were kindred spirits.

I’m finding myself wanting a cat again. It’s been awhile since my girl took her cat and Stella Bella to live with her.  I’ve always wanted a great big marmalade kitty. Well, maybe some day......

Does a cat own you?  What’s its name and color?

Meanwhile I’ll ponder the bigger cat concerns.........




Comments

  1. Debra She Who SeeksDecember 16, 2017 at 7:21 AM

    Well, you KNOW which cat owned me and still does. HRH rules my life with an iron paw even from the afterlife. I hope you do get a marmalade cat! Cats are just the most marvelous creatures. I love their independence and self-assured knowledge that the world revolves around THEM!

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    1. Linda dDecember 16, 2017 at 7:52 AM

      Will you get another or was she enough to fill your heart forever?

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    2. Her Royal HighnessDecember 16, 2017 at 11:08 AM

      No, Debra She Who Seeks will not ever have another cat to replace me. I have forbidden it.

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    3. MarthaDecember 16, 2017 at 6:54 PM

      HAHA! HRH is the coolest. I hope she trolls my blog :)

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    4. Linda dDecember 16, 2017 at 7:15 PM

      I’ve been greatly honored today 🐱

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  2. anne marie in phillyDecember 16, 2017 at 7:46 AM

    nyla is a brown tabby, oreo is black & white, gigi is grey & white. those 3 currently live with me.

    sydney (my first) was white with black patches, kelly was grey, meredith was a grey tabby, steven was all black. these furkids have crossed the rainbow bridge.

    YES, adopt a kitty SOONER rather than LATER!

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    1. Linda dDecember 16, 2017 at 7:53 AM

      Love love love your cat names. Is there one or two that are most special?

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  3. JonoDecember 16, 2017 at 9:01 AM

    Callie, Blue Kitty, Cotton, Lilly Pie, Bevis (the butthead), Mamalade, Orange Roughy, Patch, Bella, and the feral outside kitty who may be Feral Fawcett or Will Feral, depending on gender, but since it isn't pregnant (I don't think so, anyway) it's probably a male. Being somewhat overwhelmed we did find Princess Puffy Pants a good home nearby.

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  4. Marie SmithDecember 16, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    Love this catty post, Linda. We have never had a cat in our family. We’ve missed out on a lot of interesting times!

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    1. Linda dDecember 17, 2017 at 12:03 AM

      Oh yes!! But I understand they are not for everyone.

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  5. JimmyDecember 16, 2017 at 1:13 PM

    Phil chose me at the animal rescue center. Whereas he bites and claws everyone who enters the house, I can twist him like a pretzel and rock him like a baby and he loves it. I do keep a large box of assorted Band-Aids for guests.

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    1. Linda dDecember 16, 2017 at 2:59 PM

      So happy you have been honored with such an owner as Phil.

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  6. BirdieDecember 16, 2017 at 3:11 PM

    If I ever win the lottery I am going to buy some land and open a feral cat rescue. Bring them in, get them fixed and get proper veterinary care and let them live their lives and make sure they are eating properly.

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    1. Linda dDecember 16, 2017 at 7:14 PM

      Great idea. And be surrounded by sweet love.

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  7. MarthaDecember 16, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    Cats are the greatest. I've had a few in my life and they've all owned me :) I've got two now, both of them wonderful. And yes, these two own me, as well!

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  8. JeanieDecember 27, 2017 at 12:34 PM

    Hi Linda,

    I just wanted to thank you for your visit to Marmelade Gypsy. I'm so grateful you came by and left such a nice comment. And I couldn't agree with you more about cats -- Sweet Lizzie is such an angel and blessing to me!

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  9. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comJanuary 15, 2018 at 7:37 AM

    Cats are the best! Our boy, Sweet Potato, is a red tabby (officially), a ginger cat (in British English) or, as we like to call it, an orange stripy cat!

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