Katie's Charm

@Helen: Bonding with a pet can be deep, the wound can be deeper when they go. Katie is a sweet cat and has filled part of the void of losing my black cat Nicta a few years ago. He was part of my life for 16 years. I told myself I would never have another cat. Katie showed up only a few weeks later, there was no denying her. At times I wonder if Nicta the angel sent her.
They are special indeed. I appreciate you sharing your story of Jacky. Thank you.

@Manuela Photography: I have been forever against declawing. It really is mutilation to an animal. If the animal is not perfect enough for a person to have it then Don't Have It! The thought stirs my emotions.
Pet can be just as special as people in our lives. Thank you for sharing your story about Onyx and the link. I can see by his photo he left a special paw print on your heart. Thank you.

@Sara: Thank you for your comment. Katie just doesn't walk too far at one time. But is doing fine.

@Pirut: Exactly what Katie thinks... "the great one" But don't all cat think that way?
Thank you for you comment.

@Dang: Thank you Dang. I have had many dogs over the years but eventually became more of a cat person. As for declawing there are other ways to prevent damage to furniture. I find declawing appalling even more so now after I see how it has damaged Katie's feet. It is like taking the tips of your fingers off down to the first joint. Literally. I feel if you are so concerned about your belongings to mutilate an animal then you should not have one. Get a photo (like this one) and hang it on the wall for a pet. Thanks for understanding.

@Michael: You could not have said it better. Ms. Katie, once a stray and picked my house has realized her position here, Queen! True they were once worshipped in ancient times, but I doubt they ever had the comfortable life they have now. Thank you for your comment.