Goodbye, Milesy, Mrs. Goodcat., Her Life, ? to March 10, 2008 Options

[Jon730]

Perhaps twelve years ago, a timid black cat crept onto my deck, to steal kibble I had left out for the Raccoon Family. She was afraid of people, and would slink away when approached. Over months, she overcame her fear, and would visit me. I noticed her fur was missing in places, and she did not walk well. One day, in payment for food, she butted her head against my hand, and let me pet her for a moment, before warning me away.
Over the Summer, she began to get fat. As Fall approached, she showed up with a Tabby kitten. I had to catch them and bring them in. They were taken to the vet's immediately. It developed that "Miles", the mother had a food allergy, hence prescription food for life.
Being starved and pregnant and sick out there, it appears she was calcium deprived and her teeth and hip joints were affected.
I have had many cats and dogs in my life, and even a few reptiles, but this cat was highly intelligent, and a genuine character. She formed a devoted attachemtn to me, and declared herself my Cat Wife, and worked on me till I believed it. Even animal lover friends remarked on our "Abnormal" relationship.
She devotedly waited every day for me to come home from Work, and when I worked too long in my shop, she would come down and scream at me, her kind of ratty tail wiggling like a cheap New Years noisemaker, and demand to be carried upstairs. Her happiest moments were when I held her in my arms and stood in front of the mirror, so she could look at us together and GLOAT! The purring could be heard in the other room.
She was otherwise quite lazy, but not so much that she did not insist on being Top Cat.
She constantly schemed about sneaking into the other cat's rooms and stealing their forbidden Fancy Feast, and when caught, she would EAT at top speed before she was stopped. One day, she fell asleep on top of the television, and slept so deeply she slowly oozed down the back..and awoke just as she fell, shouting "WHOAAA!".
She was my constant companion and followed me like a dog. I have never had such total love with an animal in my life, and she sucked me in totally. She loved hearing all her names, "Miles", "Mrs. Goodcat", "Friend".
I could go on, but it is hard to type.
Over the last few weeks, she lost her appet*ite. She had a lump on her chest from the last food allgery breakout. The "Lump" was cancer which very quickly had spread to her lungs. I nearly fainted when I saw the XRays..and all this time, she purred when held, even though she apprantly could hardly breathed. She purred till the very last.
She was what a lot of people would not have bothered with..a ratty looking old sick cat..But I am so glad I met her and loved her, and have never had such a total relationship with anyone or anything. I am heartbroken.
But yet, I have contacted a nearby shelter and will be "Conducting Interviews". It hurts terribly at the moment, but I do not want to live without some chance of the next grateful rescue paying me back so beautifully.



Milesey's Favorite Trick. Sleeping.




Scheming about stealing food. Her other trick!
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I'll See You at the Bridge, MyCat-Wife. Wait a while, I love you.

[goliath]

When you speak of looking in her eyes and seeing someone living in there I do know exactly what you are speaking of. That beautiful living soul that is so connected to us in every way lives there speaking through their love without using words, but rather feelings. You swear they must be human because of their complete understanding of us and us in them.

Goliath was the best friend I ever had, human or otherwise. From the time he was a little puppy his eyes were always very aware of where I was and he followed me everywhere. When I would teach him things, the eagerness he showed to understand amazed me. In less than 5 minutes I could teach him anything. He would tilt his sweet little face to the right, and then to the left and study my eyes and what I was saying and I could just see the lightbulb turn on. We danced together. He always let me know when it was time to go to bed. All the different commands I taught him from rolling over, saluting, closing cupboards, giving kissess and many many more were not only fun for him and I, but the communication was completely unreal. He even learned to pick up his toys and put them away. At times I thought he was superhuman as he seemed to really be a thinker as well as a little stinker.

When Goliath passed away so suddenly in my loving arms, he looked deep into my eyes and mine in his and we both knew the angels were standing nearby to return him to God's almighty hands. I know in my heart that he and I will be reunited in heaven and I will love him til the day after forever.

Bless you Jon for sharing such an inspiring account of the love you and milesy shared and will continue to share til you and she meet again.