So... you've probably figured out by now that I like cats. *LOL* To me, they are the most fascinating species on the face of the earth. A cat can be many things at once... mysterious and playful... alert and laid back... loving and aloof. Other than humans, I have never found another animal that has so many facets to its personality. A cat will offer its "human" unconditional love but can appear at times not to care if you're there or not. Don't be fooled, they are excellent companions and most of the time they will want to be wherever you are! My two cats, who have graciously allowed me to share their house with them *S*, have been with me for many years, throughout good times and bad. I have never doubted for a moment that they love me with all their hearts.
Of all the cat species, my favorite is the Tiger. I have felt drawn to this magnificent animal since I was a child and have always had images of them near me. In many cultures, Shamans believe that the animals we are drawn to are our "Spirit Guides" and that they provide humans with certain strengths. Here is what is said about the Tiger...
Tiger's Wisdom Includes:
Power
Energy
Strength and will-power in the face of adversity
Acting in a timely manner
Action without analysis
For more information about this endangered species go HERE.
In Shamanism, there are also strengths that are provided by the domestic cat. Here's what is said about them:Domestic Cat's Wisdom Includes:
Independence
Seeing the unseen
Protection
Love
Ability to fight when cornered
To look at pictures of my special buddies go HERE
It is believed by some that we can have many Spirit Guides over our lifetime. To find out about about my other Guides and learn one way to find a Guide of your own go HERE
These were sent to me in e-mail and I don't know who wrote them. If they belong to you or you know the author, please let me know and I will be happy to provide a credit.
A New Translation Of Genesis???
It is reported that the following edition of the Book of Genesis was discovered in the Dead Sea scrolls. If authentic, it would shed light on the question "Where did pets come from?"
And Adam said, "Lord, when I was in the garden, you walked with me everyday. Now I do not see you anymore. I am lonesome here and it is difficult for me to remember how much you love me."
And God said, "No problem! I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will know I love you, even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish and childish and unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourself."
And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased. And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and he wagged his tail.
And Adam said, "But Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and all the good names are taken and I cannot think of a name for this new animal."
And God said, "No problem! Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG."
And Dog lived with Adam and was a companion to him and Eve and loved them. And Adam was comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content and wagged his tail.
After a while, it came to pass that Adam's guardian angel came to the Lord and said, "Lord, Adam has become filled with pride. He struts and preens like a peacock and believes he is worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught him that he is loved, but no one has taught him humility."
And the Lord said, "No problem! I will create for him a companion who will be with him forever and who will see him as he is. The companion will remind him of his limitations, so he will know he is not worthy of adoration."
And God created CAT to be a companion for Adam. And CAT would not obey Adam. And when Adam gazed into Cat's eyes, he was reminded that he was not the supreme being. And Adam learned humility.
And God was pleased. And Adam was greatly improved.
And Cat did not care one way or the other.
How To Give A Cat A Pill
1. Grasp cat firmly in your arms. Cradle its head on your elbow, just as if you were giving a baby a bottle. Coo confidently, "That's a nice kitty." Drop the pill in its mouth.
2. Retrieve cat from top of lamp & pill from under sofa.
3. Follow same proceedure as in 1, but hold cat's front paws down with left hand & back paws down with elbow of right arm. Poke pill into its mouth with right forefinger.
4. Retrieve cat from under bed. Get new pill from bottle. (resist impulse to get new cat.)
5. Again proceed as in 1, except when you have cat firmly cradled in bottle-feeding position, sit on edge of chair, fold your torso over cat, bring your right hand over your left elbow, open cat's mouth by lifting the upper jaw & pop pill in - quickly! Since your head is down by your knees, you won't be able to see what you are doing. That's just as well.
6. Leave cat hanging on drapes. Leave pill in your hair.
7. If you are a woman, have a good cry. If you are a man, have a good cry.
8. Now pull yourself together. Who's the boss here anyway? Retrieve cat & pill. Assuming position 1, say sternly, "Who's the the boss here anyway?" Open cat's mouth, take pill & ....Oooops!
9. This isn't working, is it? Collapse & think. Aha! Those flashing calws are causing the chaos.
10. Crawl to the linen closet. Drag back a large beach towl. Spread towel on floor.
11. Retrieve cat from kitchen counter & pill from potted plant.
12. Spread cat on towel near one end with its head over long edge.
13. Flatten cat's front & back legs over its stomach. (resist impulse to flatten cat.)
14. Roll cat in towel. Work fast; time & tabbies wait for no man - or woman!
15. Resume position 1. Rotate your left hand to cat's head. Press its mouth at the jaw hinges like opening the petals of a snapdragon.
16. Drop pill into cat's mouth & poke gently. Voila! It's done!
17. Vacuum up loose fur (cat's). Apply bandages to wounds (yours).
18. Take two asprins & lie down.
