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"Growing up, my childhood cat Honeybun was a big part of my life. She was so
affectionate and always greeted me when I came home. Her loss affected me
massively when she passed away in February last year. I loved her throughout
her whole life, but she was particularly sweet in her later years. I thought to
myself: when I have my own place, I’ll adopt old cats to make sure they don’t
stay in cages at the end of their life.
Last summer, I finally got my own flat in London and was ready to adopt. I came
across a cat named Flossie through Cats Protection, a charity dedicated to
rescuing and rehoming stray, unwanted or homeless animals. The website said she
was a 27-year-old tortoiseshell. At the time, I thought it was an error and
that she must be 17. Cats Protection told me she was still available to adopt
and that no, she was in fact 27, the same age as me. It is weird to think that
Flossie and I were born in the same year.
When I adopted her, I thought she’d only have a few months left, but felt
comforted by the fact that she’d at least spend them in a nice, warm flat, be
fed well and get treats as well as a comfy bed. I wanted her to roam around and
get the attention she deserved. To my surprise, I’ve had her for over a year
now and she’s still going strong. Her birthday is 29 December, so she has just
turned 28.
Flossie is a small indoor cat who always wants attention. She’s very friendly
and will sit on anyone’s lap straight away. The balcony is her sanctuary,
especially when it’s sunny. Though we’re the same age, she’s still my baby.
She’s my child, my best friend, my family. I come home and she’s always there."
Via Esther Schindler.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
