About a month ago I found out that she has cancer. I felt like the only thing I cared about in the world was leaving me. No one could understand. I tried to explain my devastation to my friends but none have them have ever had a pet and could understand how I was feeling. People may think that I'm some kind of crazy cat lady but I know that they don't know what loving animals is like. It's a special bond that no one can touch. My kitty has affected my life and taught me more than any one thing could teach you. She taught me friendship.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Dahlem Creative Writing
My ultimate love is of animals. I have grown up with many pets of all different kinds and of all shapes and sizes. I always had a connection with them that only my dad, a fellow animal lover, could understand. They would come when only I called or just the gesture of choosing my feet or lap to lay on over everyone else's. When I was 6 years old our family friend, who is a veterinarian, gave an orange tabby kitten to me on my birthday. She was mine. My responsibility but also all mine to love. She changed my life. I knew also had a connection with animals but this was different. She was my friend. And I knew she felt the same. She was always there every time I was sick or cried. She knew she could make it better and she always did.
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I feel the same way about animals. When I see an animal being neglected or abused I feel very sad. I've grown up with numerous pets as well. From rats, to guine pigs, to dogs, to cats. I love them all so much and I feel as if animals know i truly care about them and therefore are drawn to me.
ReplyDeleteThe funny/crazy thing about me is, if an animal dies in a movie, I cry my eyes out. But if a human were to die in a movie, I don't feel nearly the same emotions. For heaven's sake i cried in Air Bud and Homeward Bound!