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My cat has experienced a profound and mysterious trauma and even though she is an anxious wreck she is so generous with her trust! Does she understand why I sometimes make her do scary things? No! But she knows that I have her best interests at heart. Even when she is scared and confused she never tries to hurt me. We are growing and healing together! I want to be more like her!
Jul 11, 2025
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literally my best friend
I love her sm
(Weāve had her for about 3 years now and she gets a little more brave and trusting every day)
I love her sm
(Weāve had her for about 3 years now and she gets a little more brave and trusting every day)
Apr 21, 2024
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I adopted my cat almost 3 years ago after going my whole life thinking I wasnāt a cat person. After watching my dear friends take care of their dorm cat (Beef!) I fell in love. I never quite understood cats- I always saw them through my child eyes as being elusive and standoffish. After solidifying my friendship with Beef I realized how strong the bond between cat and (wo)man can be- because itās earned. My precious Duchess was the crustiest cat at the shelter but when she opened her big sapphire eyes I knew we were a destined pair. Duchess has sat with me through two heartbreaks, the hardest year of my life, multiple moves, long car rides, and many, many, sleepless nights. To say sheās my best friend isnāt totally correct- I feel she is truly a part of the fabric of my being. She has helped me trust myself to care for another living being, loved me on my most rotten days, and cuddled me when Iām sad (even though she pretends she hates it). I never knew such a small creature could change my entire world. On the loneliest days she licks my hand with her scratchy tongue and lays her head on my legs and I suddenly the darkness isnāt so dark. Thank you Duchess, my sweet girl, my forever love.
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I leaned on my childhood dogs (pictured ft. teen me with acne) a lot growing up for companionship and emotional support.
The pets Iāve had in my adult life have all been with me at differing stages of my life and have grounded me and given me a sense of purpose in taking care of them even when I had nothing else and felt like I was doing everything wrong in life.
My dog Benny is teaching me to be patient and how to handle frustration and take care of the needs of a very sensitive emotional creature lolā¦
My cat Bunny is very shy and odd due to illness she suffered as a kitten that led her to be quarantined, which can be frustrating to me sometimes because I kind of wish she would be more like the two cuddly gregarious cats Iāve had who I lost before their time. But I looked at it from another point of view yesterday and had the thought that maybe I bonded with my other cats instantly because they werenāt going to be with me for very long, but my life with Bunny is going to be something that unfolds over the span of many years so our bond is going to take more time to develop and maybe someday itāll be just as strong if not stronger. I think thatās beautiful š„¹
The pets Iāve had in my adult life have all been with me at differing stages of my life and have grounded me and given me a sense of purpose in taking care of them even when I had nothing else and felt like I was doing everything wrong in life.
My dog Benny is teaching me to be patient and how to handle frustration and take care of the needs of a very sensitive emotional creature lolā¦
My cat Bunny is very shy and odd due to illness she suffered as a kitten that led her to be quarantined, which can be frustrating to me sometimes because I kind of wish she would be more like the two cuddly gregarious cats Iāve had who I lost before their time. But I looked at it from another point of view yesterday and had the thought that maybe I bonded with my other cats instantly because they werenāt going to be with me for very long, but my life with Bunny is going to be something that unfolds over the span of many years so our bond is going to take more time to develop and maybe someday itāll be just as strong if not stronger. I think thatās beautiful š„¹
Oct 20, 2024
