What a lovely little bunch you have there. I have eight myself, four cats, four dogs. If I had any money I would love to have more. I really don't have anyone except my kids, so they are my world. I can't imagine not parenting animals. My kids are 27, and I so miss mothering and home educating. I miss little kids being around. The eight of them will always be children. I am kind of feeble these days and would likely be in bed a lot more without them. I get up for them. I talk to them. Phoebe, my mutt, loves me to sing to her.
My youngest, my chihuahua Lupita, never leaves my side. That warm little body sleeps pasted against me every night, all night. I have two elders, a Pomeranian of 13 and a cat of 14. I often look at them with a lump in my throat because of their aging issues, which they have alongside me. I feel I cannot give them enough. None of us has an adventure very often, which makes me sad for the young ones. But they are dearly loved and given attention and good care, and that will have to do. We love each other, and it's what I live for!
Oh, such wonderful pets you have in your life, we have an aging French bulldog, Hugo, who slept with me last night, but normally sleeps with my daughter. He has a bit of dementia and walks less now but still loves us all to bits. I think when he passes on I will look for a small dog just for me, I need a good companion in my life right now. I like your roosters, especially the fierce one with the "don't mess with me" stare! I was woken up by our loud crows and a blue jay who is just so noisy in the early morning!
Hi Nora and lucky Hugo! Love looks a little different as our animal companions age -but nonetheless is profound. We learn so much from being in their presence don't we. Our roosters are characters -and join us out on the lawn when we sit in the sun ..Their conversation is quite animated and they enjoy the dry oatmeal and bits of vegetables we scatter outside for them (unless Winston gets there first! :-)
My Dolly (cat) rules my life as you say: she is a senior cat with health issues (diabetes, twice-daily injections) so it's only right that she is given every comfort and reassurance. She's brave and is my best friend. She appears in my author bio and sleeps on my lap sometimes while writing.
Other species do appear in some of my works. The dog in Turner was a fan favourite. My collection It Will Be Quick had some other species, but often to bring home the callousness of many humans, so some stories can be hard to read.
Karl..It seems Dolly is a very fortunate feline to be so front and centre in your life . I love to hear about your compassion and caring of this very special cat . i will make a point to check out your writing too
I love all your animals, the way they fill your life (and your bed, house and grounds😹) and the way they photobomb some of your art♥️ I started Beautiful Monster but having lost Fuzzy, one of my feline herd recently, I found it tough going and put it down for a bit. It never gets easier. I write about a piece for her:
Thank you for your kind words Sharon ..I understand why you might find it (Beautiful Monster)a tough read after losing your precious cat . Grief for our animal companions is so individual and often misunderstood by others who have not bonded in a deep way with their pets. I am so sorry for your loss of Fuzzy xx
What a lovely little bunch you have there. I have eight myself, four cats, four dogs. If I had any money I would love to have more. I really don't have anyone except my kids, so they are my world. I can't imagine not parenting animals. My kids are 27, and I so miss mothering and home educating. I miss little kids being around. The eight of them will always be children. I am kind of feeble these days and would likely be in bed a lot more without them. I get up for them. I talk to them. Phoebe, my mutt, loves me to sing to her.
My youngest, my chihuahua Lupita, never leaves my side. That warm little body sleeps pasted against me every night, all night. I have two elders, a Pomeranian of 13 and a cat of 14. I often look at them with a lump in my throat because of their aging issues, which they have alongside me. I feel I cannot give them enough. None of us has an adventure very often, which makes me sad for the young ones. But they are dearly loved and given attention and good care, and that will have to do. We love each other, and it's what I live for!
Jan I can tell you totally understand the value and sweetness of having dear animal companions to enhance your life ..Thanks for your comment!
Oh, such wonderful pets you have in your life, we have an aging French bulldog, Hugo, who slept with me last night, but normally sleeps with my daughter. He has a bit of dementia and walks less now but still loves us all to bits. I think when he passes on I will look for a small dog just for me, I need a good companion in my life right now. I like your roosters, especially the fierce one with the "don't mess with me" stare! I was woken up by our loud crows and a blue jay who is just so noisy in the early morning!
Hi Nora and lucky Hugo! Love looks a little different as our animal companions age -but nonetheless is profound. We learn so much from being in their presence don't we. Our roosters are characters -and join us out on the lawn when we sit in the sun ..Their conversation is quite animated and they enjoy the dry oatmeal and bits of vegetables we scatter outside for them (unless Winston gets there first! :-)
My Dolly (cat) rules my life as you say: she is a senior cat with health issues (diabetes, twice-daily injections) so it's only right that she is given every comfort and reassurance. She's brave and is my best friend. She appears in my author bio and sleeps on my lap sometimes while writing.
Other species do appear in some of my works. The dog in Turner was a fan favourite. My collection It Will Be Quick had some other species, but often to bring home the callousness of many humans, so some stories can be hard to read.
Karl..It seems Dolly is a very fortunate feline to be so front and centre in your life . I love to hear about your compassion and caring of this very special cat . i will make a point to check out your writing too
Cheers H
Thanks, I often write about her e.g. https://karldrinkwater.substack.com/p/newsletter-back-from-the-cage :-)
I love all your animals, the way they fill your life (and your bed, house and grounds😹) and the way they photobomb some of your art♥️ I started Beautiful Monster but having lost Fuzzy, one of my feline herd recently, I found it tough going and put it down for a bit. It never gets easier. I write about a piece for her:
https://sharonhom.substack.com/p/the-last-mile?r=2fluad
Thank you for your kind words Sharon ..I understand why you might find it (Beautiful Monster)a tough read after losing your precious cat . Grief for our animal companions is so individual and often misunderstood by others who have not bonded in a deep way with their pets. I am so sorry for your loss of Fuzzy xx