bengalcatman
You need to be awarded a prize for pic 6, running on a leash. How did you capture that so well?-
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What Lessons Has Your Cat Taught You?
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bengalcatman
You need to be awarded a prize for pic 6, running on a leash. How did you capture that so well?
Don't walk barefoot. if it's cold and wet and squishes through your toes somebody barfed again, please not in the shoes this time.
Thank you. High shutter speed and ISO, low aperture, good lighting and Photoshop. But the real "secret" is persistence: which becomes really obvious when you see the other 100 or so running pics that didn't work
And in keeping with the spirit of the thread..
Life is short: GO FOR IT!
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I can't seem to find how to like these posts but I love them all! It's heartwarming to see how these little creatures with such big personalities can teach us so much.
And yes to the treats AndreaXan, life's too short!
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And yes to the treats AndreaXan, life's too short!
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Speedy reminds me there is One who cares for me when we wake each morning
I think Speedy is very humble and she reminds me that I need to strive to be as humble as possible in this Life
I think Speedy is very humble and she reminds me that I need to strive to be as humble as possible in this Life
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Reading these comments reminds me why I love animals ...
Reading these comments reminds me why I love animals ...
Definately to learn to respect people's boundaries and to not be so self centered. To give and not expect anything in return. To be patient and slow to anger. She has helped me w my social anxiety and overall need for human validation as since adopting her I've learned to appreciate myself and how to relieve a sense of contentment. Never expected to learn much when I brought her home but the lessons have been incomparable.
Speedy reminds me that there is a spark of light in the loneliness of Life. Speedy I am sure was sent to be with me which is a Treasure, but I fear when we will not have each other. I am 56 and she will be six soon and really, what a Treasure she is to me in my loneliness.
Hey, not sure of your beliefs but remember we are never alone in the Body Of Christ. If you ever need reassurance I am here for you.
Not to hijack the thread but
R
raysmyheart
, would you consider getting a younger feline or a longer lived bird? I love parrots, I think they're fantastic.
Thank you
Kid Indie
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Furballsmom
for being awesome.
Speedy reminds me and teaches me that my responsibility to her is very meaningful and actually, I have been "appointed" to make sure she is warm, fed, loved and cared for. It makes me feel good because I have been given the gift and opportunity to do this once again for someone, or in this case, some "fur-body". Thank you, Speedy!
I love reading what everyone is posting about learning from their cats!
Kid Indie
and
Furballsmom
for being awesome.Speedy reminds me and teaches me that my responsibility to her is very meaningful and actually, I have been "appointed" to make sure she is warm, fed, loved and cared for. It makes me feel good because I have been given the gift and opportunity to do this once again for someone, or in this case, some "fur-body". Thank you, Speedy!
I love reading what everyone is posting about learning from their cats!
Monet has taught me not to leave food or scraps on the counter when I am not around.
On a more serious note, he's taught me that life is worth living. I feel like he saved my life when I adopted him through my depressed time in my life.He's given me a purpose in life, and he's taught me all that.
On a more serious note, he's taught me that life is worth living. I feel like he saved my life when I adopted him through my depressed time in my life.He's given me a purpose in life, and he's taught me all that.
My Big Guy taught me that it's ok to allow myself to love again, in fact that I didn't have any choice in the matter, I needed to let go so that I could. I'm another one where I had a HUGE load of guilt, frustration and anger over our Maine Coon's passing.
This big fellow is such a gentleman, and so charming and yet so much HIMself that he made it safe again for me. Well, at least to the point that I can take the risk again.
I keep whispering into his ear every time I hear about a cat that is 23, 25, 28 years old - pay attention you big black furry little man - this is how it's done.
This big fellow is such a gentleman, and so charming and yet so much HIMself that he made it safe again for me. Well, at least to the point that I can take the risk again.
I keep whispering into his ear every time I hear about a cat that is 23, 25, 28 years old - pay attention you big black furry little man - this is how it's done.
On the lighter side, he has also taught me it's never too late/ you're never too old to have fun! He's 13, and @Mamanyt1953 I tried your cardboard toilet paper tube idea. I had only one end stuffed with some papertowel, put a few treats in and let him check it out.
It's honestly one of the most darling things in the world to see a slightly sagely cat get that kittenish look on his face LOL
It's honestly one of the most darling things in the world to see a slightly sagely cat get that kittenish look on his face LOL
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Mine remind me that i cant control everything. I like to 
But you cant control everything with cats,they wont allow it, sometimes you just need to let go and let it be
But you cant control everything with cats,they wont allow it, sometimes you just need to let go and let it be 
Snake taught me that you need to take risks in life. You need to be brave. Run around outside with the wind and spend your nights under the stars and with the cries of beasts painting the black sky. No matter how many coyotes you face or how many eagles dive after you.
Speedy has taught me it is good to just sit and listen to the quiet with her.
I'm 65 and my Cookiepuss will be 19 this April. Both of us have arthritis and to watch her carry on with her daily routine makes me feel better I am not alone on those days when I really ache. But mostly she never complains and that gives me purpose and strength to draw on from watching her.
She also taught me that afternoons are a good time for a nap!
She also taught me that afternoons are a good time for a nap!
