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The Queen

Posted by Barbara (Florida, United States) on 6 June 2008 in Animal & Insect.

Her name is Katie, and I am her person.
She really is a wonderful cat.
The story is that a few years ago I lost my cat of 16 years. Within a month or so Katie showed up in the butterfly garden where Nicta my other cat is. It was so eery that this cat should sit and rest there.
Katie kept hanging around in the yard. I really was not wanting another cat, at least not yet.
Time passed, Katie was fed, and fed well.
She had a bright pink collar on that looked old and worn, size enough for a small dog. I made friends with her and removed it. She was happy about that.
All 4 paws were declawed, a terrible thing.
Then a trip to the vet for her shots. Afterall I was not going to have this cat here without her being healthy.
She was so big, I thought something was wrong with her, but the vet said she is just fat. 20 lbs is a lot of cat.
Then I set up home for her in the garage, with carpet, a large and expensive floor fan (this is hot Florida) good food and water dishes, and a fluffy pet bed.
More time passed, a ceiling fan was installed in the garage, Katie got baths and gourmet cat food.
Oh yes, she wanted in the house all the way but then I would be giving into having another cat. Also, I have my Quaker parrot and not sure how they would take to each other. The bird was buddies with my other cat but Katie had been out there hunting for her meals. My bird could be a tasty treat. You can see Quaker here:

http://barbaraann.aminus3.com/image/2008-03-29.html

I let Katie inside of the house a little at a time, she made herself right at home, of course she is a cat!
Now after considerable time Katie is the cat of this house and without a doubt never leaving.
And there is no way to give her up now. She is a sweetheart.
Quaker the parrot and Katie seem to like each other and there is no threat, but I still keep a watchful eye.

Katie will never know discomfort here.
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