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A White Cat For Christmas
Early in the Fall, a skinny, scrawny, white cat showed up in our yard. She was just about the most pitiful looking cat my husband and I have ever seen. She was obviously starving and our hearts went out to her..........
My husband, Gary, always complained about the three cats we've had during our forty years of marriage. Two of these consecutive cats lived to approximately 13 years of age and the third is now four years old. When we lost one cat we would wait a short time and then the kids and I would soon rescue another animal from the local shelter or save a stray in the neighborhood.
We currently have Ozzie, our black cat. He is declawed and lives in our home.....ruling our home. During the past several months, Ozzie and the white cat hissed at each other through the patio doors but Ozzie seemed to enjoy keeping an eye on the white cat. Gary began to feed her and take her fresh water twice a day. I was very surprised that he initiated the care and feeding of the white cat.
Ozzie soon came running to us and meowing when it was time for the white cat to be fed. He still hissed at her and she hissed back at him, but Ozzie wanted her fed on time!
We began to worry about this white cat when the weather started turning cool. It can get really cold here in Missouri. Now, the white cat had filled out and was looking a lot better. She stayed within our fenced yard most of the time which seemed a bit strange to us at first, but I believe it was her safe haven from other animals. She had been declawed and dumped!
We decided the next step would be to put her in the garage and apply some medication to kill the many fleas she had. Gary built her a little house and padded the floor of it with old towels. He sat it on some cardboard boxes to keep it off the cold concrete floor. She spends a lot of time in her new little house. Ozzie often holds conversations with her through the door which leads to the garage.
I started thinking of names for this white cat and have recently been calling her Mandy after one of my favorite Barry Manilow songs from years ago. It just seems to fit her. My grandson thinks she looks like a sphinx......probably due to the fact that her head has an unusual shape with a very pointed face.
Mandy is soon to become our white Christmas cat, joining Ozzie indoors. We never planned on having more than one cat in the house, but sometimes you just have to reach out and help another living creature in need. Saving an animal was my act of kindness and I'm so very glad my husband and I have added Mandy to our family. I sure hope Ozzie will be glad too..... when his new adopted sister begins to share his domain.
Mandy
Wonderful post! Thank you.
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Thank you! I'm really glad you read and enjoyed my post about Mandy.
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I had a white cat that chose me for an owner. She had been dumped in the woods. She was a great cat and lived for many years.
Jesus has a special place in his heart for those who are kind to animals. Bless you.
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Thank you for your comment CyberCelt. What was your white cat's name? It took me quite a while to name Mandy.
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very nice story Susan,you are a good writer,love David
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Now you see, that just makes me happy. I'm a sucker for cats, and when our trailer park closed we took in an abandoned Siamese and found her a home (we might have kept her if she'd not hated all other cats, and we already have three.)
You might like my Bloggers Unite post then...well, like is not the correct term, I'm trying to do my bit to prevent a cat disaster.
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Thank you David.
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Hi Linda and thanks for your comment. Where do I find your Bloggers Unite post. I would enjoy reading about how you prevented a cat disaster.
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Oh, Mandy!!! =)
Such a cute story. Cheers to you and your husband. And Mandy, of course!
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I lost your email address.
I've got something to send you.
Ris
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We had a white cat that moved across two states with us and was never flustered with the move. As long as she had us, she was home. She passed away a few months ago at age 15, and I surely do miss her.
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Thanks a lot! I sure appreciate your support. Merry Christmas!
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Hi Ris. Thanks for reading and commenting on the story. Come see us for Christmas! I'll send you my email, asap. Susan
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I'm sorry to hear about your cat passing away. I know how sad that feels. Thanks so much for reading my story and making your comment. Maybe someday you will be up to getting a new cat. It takes a little time. Susan
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Great story. Ever since I was a little girl, we have ALWAYS had a white cat. The one I have now is Marsha-mellow! Did you know that when a cat comes to your house and chooses YOU- thats a sign for good luck to follow.
I also have 3 labs- who are not that fond of Marsha, but tolerate her. They absolutely love her food!
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Thank you for your comment. About 4 years ago a black cat came to our house and chose us. I hope that's also a sign of good luck.
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