I have always been a dog person. I had no intentions of ever keeping a cat. Not because I worry that they turn into witches at midnight or are the bearer of bad news. I just was all for sloppy kisses from a doggie rather than the indifference from a petite feline. However, last year around this time, Tinkle unexpectedly happened to us. And since then I am a happy cat convert.
Tinkle is really a dog in many ways. She hates fish but loves chicken and turkey. Will lick you happily and try to stand on her hind legs. She loves Bournvita straight from the princess’ cup no less. She can have an intelligent conversation and will purr in response depending on the questions. She adores company and loves to play hide and seek. In short, she is the queen of our castle and we her humble subjects.
Black cats on the other hand remind me of miniature panthers for some reason. I think they look kinda James Bond ……suave and sexy. Have I ever been wary of them crossing my path? Nah! I am not superstitious about cats at all. Tinkle crosses my path day in and out… sometimes I step on her tail, at other times she manages to trip me over. So far no bones broken.
What I am superstitious about however is seeing two ravens together. One for sorrow, two for joy they say…………..hence if I spot one, I quickly look for the other. This is something my mom put me on to as a kid. It has stayed on as a habit now. More often than not, they have been an indication of things to come. So that’s the only bit I follow diligently. Cats crossing my path, mewing to indicate bad luck or living 9 lives are all tales I happily ignore.
Am I superstitious over all? Not really. Lucky? Maybe……..Touchwood!
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My favorite kind of blogpost, of the pets we love. We have a kitten, Arya, the warrior princess! She is named thus since the three resident dogs avoid crossing her path, she bullies them mercilessly. It is a sight – German Shephards turning tale and vanishing if Arya is in the room
I can imagine……. cats are something else..
I do look for the second raven, I do add up number plates…I do all these. This is because it was a habit as a kid. But, I don’t get stressed over by them.
I guess we all belong to that generation that were to taught to believe…..
Cats are cool..nothing to be feared–but the ones that really big–like jaguars and such 🙂
Cheers, Jenn
Totally… cats can be fun
Does your cat steal milk?
Nah…..she licks me when she wants to ask for some milk or water though….
What a sweet cat! Who couldn’t fall hopelessly in love with such a pretty kitty?
Kathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
im not much of a catlover, but I’m loving this cat of yours.. mainly because most of his behaviour in the pics ( and ur description ) remind me of that of a dog 🙂
Whoever started the two raven-lucky story must be grinning now from the heavens. Cos I think our entire generation was taught that and we continue to search for the second raven as adults, even on hot sticky days,or in the middle of a traffic jam!
hmmm I will keep quiet here 🙂
“I am not superstitious” “Lucky.. Yes”, “Touch wood ” ha ha ha ha !!!
Tinkle is a real diva like the other two women in your house! Looking at her pictures, I’m almost converted to cats. But I’m not sure Pablo would agree to us having one!
Tinkle is such a cutie pie. Cats are a huge part of my life and I can’t imagine a day without them. They are like my babies. So nice to know about your conversion from a dog person to a cat person. 🙂
I have kept so many cats: Poocha Ba, Nandini, Steffi, Goldie (Goldilocks), Pepper, Nibbles…! Tinkle looks so cute drinking form the cup.
I love, love, love cats! They’re the most adorable little things. And though they may be independent and aloof sometimes, they know when to come and lick your nose too.
Cat-owned and proud of it! 🙂