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[fibnum]

I am sure many of us are comforted by furry companions, unless you have a snake or lizard!

The poem here is 100% true. It happened the same night I was "cured" by writing a poem the next morning.

“A Friend in Need…”

Our cat is not mine, she prefers my wife.

For me to pet her is to cause her strife,

She would not sit in my lap to save her life!

Last night, I woke up in AM after three,

To find that Afib had in sleep invaded me.

Lying there, I was something surprised to see.

The cat came in and hopped on my bed,

She always slept with her mistress instead.

I didn’t know what was going on in her head.

Stalking the four corners to measure the size,

She chose a spot by me and lay by my thighs.

For an hour she consoled me with loving eyes.

I thought about her actions and came to understand,

That some loved ones are not there on demand.

But when they are needed, you will find them at hand.

[Buffafly]

Beautiful 😽 There is a book about a cat who lived in a nursing home and he seemed to know when people were in their last hours and would appear in their rooms and keep them company. One day he was quite distressed because two people were dying at the same time.

[fibnum in reply to Buffafly]

I hope that wasn't what my cat picked up...

[Buffafly in reply to fibnum]

I guess not as you’re still here 😺 My cat definitely picks up on my mood. She also knows when a vet visit has been booked…..

[Frances123 in reply to Buffafly]

Oh jeepers, if I knew that and lived in the home I would be pooing myself if the cat came in my room 😂.

[TaffinSussex in reply to Frances123]

By then you'd probably be more accepting of your mortality. Most elderly are...

[Ducky2003 in reply to Buffafly]

You be bricking yourself if you were a resident and woke up to find the cat in your room staring at you. 😁

[Buffafly in reply to Ducky2003]

It was ‘end of life’ care so they weren’t awake ……

[Ducky2003 in reply to Buffafly]

Probably just as well. One of our cats lies next to me in bed when I'm not well. She won't leave me, even for food, unless she needs the loo. Very perceptive little souls.

[fibnum]

We have a heavy bed frame under which we cannot get access. One wrong move or suspicious look on "trip to the vet" day, and the cat was under the frame. We had to cancel a few times.

[BenHall1 in reply to fibnum]

I can totally agree with your words there, and Buffafly too. Ours picks up on our moves, going away for a few days - say for a wedding - and she disappears to the most inaccessible part of 'under the bed' ( similar to yours) and we just have had to leave out battery driven, timer activated food trays with lids and litter trays for her .......... 🐱🐱. Yet going shopping or to GP, or just a day out and she is fine.

[fibnum in reply to BenHall1]

“Ode to the Uncommon House Cat” Albert Moore

In the house at windows well caulked,

I watched a bunny hopping by.

Down on the floor the cat stalked,

With twitching tail and curious eye,

Somehow sensing a wild creature nearby.

So often, as we turn into our drive,

Out the front window stares a furry face.

When my wife’s car nears, sensing she’ll arrive,

The cat alerts and by the door begins to pace.

Does she have a secret spy-cam in place?

When illness or grief has us sad,

The cat comes close with tail tucked in,

joining her downcast human on the bed.

With paw extended to touch our skin,

Offering her devotion as purest Zen.

We’ve had cats who loved a lap,

Others wanting only to be close at hand.

Without exception they showed keen perception,

Mysterious senses and intuition they command.

Powers we marvel at, but will never understand.

[fibnum in reply to BenHall1]

Our cats always climbed into the suitcase when we left it open to pack. It was either: "You are going nowhere!" or "I'm coming along!" I was never sure which.

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Clap clap! Fibnum. Nice!

My gentle mini JAZ

JAZ is always there for me

At Home, or in the Camper sleeping, see

She's 11 so has watched me at stroke

at falls 1, 2, 3 and asks to cuddle when I've awoke.

She comes to investigate if I'm alright

I smile and her eyes go bright

Jaz thank you for caring

and I'm sorry I'm scarring

you in your role

and I'm so lucky to have you doll.

Live on and on Jaz do

so we can be together on and on too.

JOY. 75. (NZ)

[Birdsaplenty]

Lovely ❤️

[Vonnegut]

I still miss my lovely cat, Calico, who died many years ago. She would always know when I was unwell or otherwise needed support and would come and lie beside me and be a great comfort. She was also a great judge of character and only approached and sat on the laps of nice people!

[belindalore]

I don't post anything anymore but I try to read the posts. My ex who I live with has dementia now and I'm having a hard time getting him into a facility where he can get the care he needs. It's been hard. To top it off, his cat, Whitey, slipped out the front door a few days ago. I've gone around to the neighbors and will have an ad in the local newspaper. I can't do social media like Facebook on my cheap cell phone, but I ran into the owner of a pet store where we live and she put it on her Facebook. I am just broken hearted. I cry til I don't think I can cry anymore but the tears won't stop. How does one explain to someone who has dementia that his baby is missing?? Unless Whitey is found it's not going to be a merry Xmas or happy new year. Please those of you who do, pray that Whitey is found. We also just had our little tabby girl pass away a month ago. Now we have our tuxedo left and he's mourning for the others.😢 Aside from all that's going on with me, I still wish all of you here a wonderful holiday season.

[Palpman]

I love poems. Here is my favourite.

Mary had a little lamb.

Her father shot it dead.

Now it goes to school with her.

Between two chunks if bread.

[fibnum in reply to Palpman]

The Rest of the Story…

Mary had a little lamb

Her father shot it dead

She had it for school lunch with jam

Between two chunks of bread!

She was rather sorry for the loss,

Her lamb so sweet and loving.

But once Mary tasted the mint sauce,

Into her mouth she was shoving!

She’d been outside for a while.

“I was deciding in the rabbit hutch,”

Now telling her Mom with smile,

“On a bunny for tomorrow’s lunch!”

Her fried chicken on Wednesday

Tasted crispy and quite a-okay.

Though she was sad to say,

“Hilda will never another egg lay!”

She looked around the house that night

All over for her big furry cat to pet.

The frightened kitty stayed out of sight,

Knowing the fate his friends had met!

A few days later, on the door a knock,

“I am missing my mini fox terrier Sox”

Said the neighbor, “I’m sorry to disturb,

But I found his little collar next to your curb.”

[fibnum]

She was rather sorry for the loss,

Her lamb so sweet and loving.

But once she tasted the mint sauce,

Into her mouth she was shoving!

[kocoach]

I've had 26 cats at one time (all feral) now down to one about 16 years old with problems like I have, and I know exactly how you felt when it came and laid down beside you. I can tell you he's one of the best friends I have ever had, knows how to comfort you and is truly loyal. I hope you and your cat start being best friends and sharing each other's company. Wonderful poem. Have a Blessed night and say Hi to your new buddy for me.

[reinaway]

Oh that is lovely! Many times when I had bad AF attacks and would go downstairs to sit in my chair my little cat Lily would come on my lap and make the little chirping meows a mother cat does to her kittens.

[Floridamainecoon]

Interesting.. my tortie female came by me in kitchen one night I had afib and stayed right with me the entire time. I know she knew zi felt bad and being there for me was the best ! They sense more than think they do.