CATPEOPLE

People who are not cat-people often think of these proud creatures as distant, aloof and not too bright.

 

There was even a study conducted to determine how domestic animals ranked in intelligence. The results indicated that cats were the least intelligent of all the animals tested. (Dog-lovers grinned and celebrated). Cat-lovers know the outcome was actually skewed — the cats didn't take the test! haha

 

Cats do masquerade as aloof and unavailable — to strangers and those who need overt reassurance. To their intimate companions, cats are loving and even vulnerable, not to mention highly skilled and teachable.

 

pets as teachers

More than that, and this can probably be said of dogs too, but I'm cat-people, so, ya know) cats, in my Universe, are Soul too — part of the big (divine) picture. Example — Pets have significant roles as educators, guides and models.

 

Animals teach —

  • responsibility
  • humility
  • service
  • friendship
  • unconditional love
  • commitment
  • 'messages' from the Universe (to the mindful)

And for their service we owe, at least, mindfulness.

the backstory —
her numbers are off

the chart! — diabetes

After spending all of my life with healthy, happy, long-living followed by natural-cause-dying catpeople,

Dreams is diagnosed with diabetes (JL 2008) OMG! What do I do?

 

Her Vet said "At this rate she's unlikely to last even 6 months. Do you want to start her on insulin?"

"Should I? What does that involve?"

He explained the process of frequent vet visits, twice daily needles, more tests, more visits … Hmm???

 

"And without the insulin, she probably won't be around more than 6 months?"

 

With a concerned, supportive look on his kind and trusted face — "My guess is probably … less."

 

Dreams has been strong-willed, hugely independent and fiercely proud since kitten hood. She has never travelled well — vomit, poo, pee everywhere, followed by at least a day, probably two, of hiding, refusing to eat and serious dissing of the 'slaves' (her humans).

 

Six months, huh. Maybe, probably less. Is it worth it? She's already lived a fairly long, happy life. Is it right to chase her down, drag her out from underneath furniture, trick her into coming for cuddles or food, only to prick her with a needle, torment her … for 3 - 9 months? No. It did not feel right, given her temperament, to replace her content, even joyful life with angst.