Time passed and I was getting visitors too. True, just from outside, but I had a white fellow coming over every day. We would talk for long minutes, he would leave his smell for me and come and go all the time. I was on the inside of the window and it wasn’t the most comfortable window ledge I’ve been on before. My Mom however realized it soon, and she promised she would make it wider for me that I could fit and move easier. Soon enough I had my space widened and now I can just lounge there for hours. Thank you Mom!
My white male visitor soon left me for some reason. But never mind, there is always someone new. Or if not cats, then I can see birds, squirrels and other wild creatures. Just sitting in the sun is something that I also like, and when is good weather the window is always open, that I can enjoy it. Life is so good.
Once she told me the story, how she ended up adopting me. She said that on a Sunday night she was looking through websites for adoptable cats for hours. She selected four other cats out of the 480 she already looked through, then she said to herself: “This is it, the last page then I’m done”. Apparently I was the very last one on the bottom of the page, number 500. When she saw my face, she just knew that I was the one she wanted. She then called the adoption agency, however being Sunday, she could not get a hold of anybody. She left a message and the following day they returned her call.
This is when and how everything started. Then she still had to make her way all the way to Hamilton, that was over 100 kms from her home. But she said, she didn’t mind it, she would have come to pick me up even if I would have been further. Miracles happen all the time, right?? This is a miracle for me as I was rescued and given another chance from life. I am so happy now and grateful, full of life and joy.
At nights when we go to sleep, first I roll up on her chest and purr for long minutes and I just want to be petted. She would talk to me, tell me nice things that always feels good to hear. Then I move to my own side of the bed, as I expropriated the right side from her. Never better. It is fluffy, cozy and comfortable. I also got my own bed, but it feels a little small. I guess my Mom somehow missed the size, cause I can only roll up in it, but I am not able to stretch out. And it is so warm that sometimes I just can’t stand it.
Otherwise the whole house is mine. The living-room couch is another spot where I often sleep, especially if she is around. I know she wants me on her lap all the time, but it is just not my nature. I like to be petted occasionally, but then I need my own space. You could say that this is not a real cat’s behavior, but this is the way I am. And I think this is why my Mom picked me out of those so many others. I am a Diva, and I like to be treated like that for sure.
In the beginning I was just exhausted from all the new stuff it was around me. I was up every morning at 4:00 a.m. , however I think my Mom did not like that at all. She would come and chase me, then just luck me up in a room till I calmed down, and it was a reasonable time for her to get up. It took me a while to get used to and respect the “new rules”, but I was happy again, and that all it mattered.
First few days when she left me alone in the house I cried for hours. I did not wanted to be alone, and felt a little insecure that she might never come back. As the days passed by, I got used to being left alone for hours. I stopped crying and I found better things to do, like looking out on the window, sleeping and playing with my favourite blue cotton ball. When she would come home, she would play with me with my ball or the laser pointer that I like so much, and brush me and talk to me without end. I just loved it.
So, before I tell you more stories of my life, let me introduce myself. My name is Diva Princess and I was born in April of 2006. I’m not sure who and when gave me this name, but apparently suits me very much. Well, you know, I do have an attitude, I do like things my way and I like to be treated like a Princess. I like to be pampered, however I have my limits. Sometimes it feels good to be petted forever, sometimes I just don’t need it.
I am a clean cat who does not go for the second time in the litter box if it’s not cleaned. I am also very finicky when it comes to food, which of course I know that causes lots of headache to my mom. Mom?? Did I just say that?? Well, you know, I love her, she saved my life, and she always shows me enormous amount of love, so I figured I just call her Mom.
Life at a foster home then came to an end one night. I remember, the doorbell rang and of course all the cats would run to see who it was, not me however. Then I heard a voice, a voice that was full of love, passion and care. And I realized that she was here for one of us. I thought, well, at least one less cat around me and one of us can start a new life. I was not even dreaming that would be me. But it was. She came to look for me as I was hiding beside the bed. I did not wanted her to touch me, but I guess I had no choice. This lovely lady picked me up and started talking to me in a very different language that I was used to so far.
She then asked me to jump into a black cat carrier, but that was the last place I wanted to be again. I was forced into it after all and my road trip started. It seemed the end of the world where we were heading, still, somehow I just felt that something good was coming. After about an hour (eternity for a cat believe me), I found myself in a nice cozy apartment, free from other cats. I didn’t know where to start exploring, I just kept meowing and thanking my new owner that she saved me.
Another few days must have passed by in the shelter, as I went through a lots of examination, they gave me needles that scared me to death, washed me, shaved me in a few places, and I really didn’t know where was all this leading to. Then one day, I was taken out from the cage, placed in a carrier, put in a vehicle and driven to a house. The lady was very nice, she kept talking to me, saying whatever she was saying, but when we arrived at her house, hell started. She had seven more cats, as I finally understood that I was just placed to a foster home.
I am a nice cat, but I don’t really like other cats. I prefer to play with my own toys and a human, rather than more cats. I was frightened, angry, scared and I just wanted to die. And as much as I didn’t like the others they all wanted to play with me, or just pick on me. I could not sleep, eat, and go to the washroom without being followed by at least two or three of them. It was bad, bad and bad. But I had no choice. At least I had a roof over my head, I had food and the lady tried her best to make my life easier.
There was one of those days you know….I got lost…How? Why? Where? Only God knows… Then a good person found me and brought me to the shelter. It must have been in 2008, because they were telling everyone I was 2 years old. A two years old, spayed Himalayan. They put me in a small cage, gave me some food and said: “Don’t worry, someone will take you”. I did not really care, I was too scared, hungry, cold and disappointed. What was going to happen with me, I did not know, I just hoped for the best.
I remember just couple of days before I wondered away (or was I thrown out?), I had my own bed, plenty of food, a person who always talked to me and I talked back…I had a good life, but for some reason all of a sudden everything changed. Now I was in a small cage, in a shelter, surrounded by other cats, dogs, all complaining for something. It was so much noise I could not even sleep. I did not say a word, because I knew nobody would listen anyways.
Many people enjoy taking their dogs on vacation with them. While it is true that dogs are resilient, they need a few things for long car rides and trips, just like people do.
Perhaps the most important thing to pack for the dog is water and a bowl to put it in. A leash is also vital for walking the dog at every stop. A dog that is obedient off the leash at home is still likely to become nervous when travelling. This will stop the dog from running away, even if it becomes frightened. Dog food is also important and should be offered along with water during stops. Many dogs may not feel like eating during a trip though as it is a natural dog response. Keep some treats on hand to offer occasionally to get the dog through the drive.
Take the dog’s favorite bed or pillow and toys along on the trip. The pillow will come in handy in the car to give the dog a comfortable spot. However when travelling long distances with old dogs, small dogs, or puppies, consider a pet carrier that they are kept more safe, without being able to move around and eventually harm themselves.
Pet identification is highly required in these days and can be done in many ways. The identification of your pet may be done by personalized tags, some times by the municipal license tag, rabies tag, and more. Nowadays also many electronic gadgets are available like microchips which are embedded into the dog for a very accurate and fast identification. Most of the time though, you’ll be using tags where your telephone number and your name will be added. Therefore if anybody encounters your missing dog accidentally, they will become capable of reporting the facts to you or any officials.
Plastic and metal pet identification tags are available in multiple colors dog owners can choose from. Many seem to select the reflective type of dog tags along with the collars to hence the visibility of the dogs even in darkness. Make sure your dog wears one for their safety and which also will give you a piece of mind as well.