A letter for a cat

[Lean L]

This little ah heck has been on my mind so I wrote a letter to him. If mushy is not your thing, this might not be a good read.

To Abu, a cat that reminded me that life does not have to feel empty.

When I met you for the first time, I thought you were just a little grey ball of hair with a funny, disproportionate face. You meowed when I picked you up and examined you in front of my roommate and the girl that he was in a quasi relationship with. At that point in time, you were just another pesky cat that my roommate, against better judgement, decided to raise for the sake of trying something new allthewhile impressing a girl.

I was never a cat person, my impression of cats when you first arrived at my apartment was that they scratched every person in sight for no good reason. Many of the cats I’ve observed before seemed to think that people were lowly, food fetching, robots who deserved no second thought in the all mighty, complex minds of cats. I guess you could say that, my past allergies to cats, infused with my negative bias of cats meant that we were unlikely to ever like each other.

There was already a cat living in the apartment at the time that was the embodiment of every negative cat bias known to man. You knew him while you lived there, so this is no surprise to anyone. But you, Abu, were different. You really surprised me with how nice and cuddly you were. I never payed much attention to you but you did notice me. If I was ever in the living room, you were there trying to get my attention.

I don’t know if you liked me or if it was simply because you got used to sleeping on my jacket at night and was drawn to the familiar scent, but I quickly grew to like you. I discarded my false impressions of cats and played with you every once in a while. I thought it was cute and strange at the same time that when you rubbed your head against me, it looked and felt like you were trying to literally crawl under my skin. Our friendship only grew stronger the longer we spent time together.

I’ve been thinking of you for the past three or so days. I, all of a sudden, am reminded of you and realize that I miss you. Looking back, there was one memory in particular that I want to thank you for.

It was the beginning of a chilly fall when I found myself in a less than desirable situation with my then girlfriend. Never in my life have I ever felt as lonely as when I was with her and things weren’t going well. That night she was sleeping over. I decided to sneak out of the bedroom to wallow in my own despair for a little bit. Nothing in that relationship was working for me. As I paced the kitchen and living room,I realized an interesting motif that seemed to define how I felt at that moment. I was surrounded by people.... I had my gf, two roommates, and a friend visiting me in that apartment with me yet I felt so very alone at the moment.

There was no one that I could talk to on that 2AM who was either up or able to really comprehend what I was feeling. Just as I lied down on the last couch in the living room, across from my sleeping, visiting friend, you approached me. You seemed to know that something was wrong. You didn’t care what time it was, you didn’t judge me for my moment of weakness, you didn’t even care what was wrong. The only thing that mattered to you was that you were there. You climbed on the couch and proceeded to try to crawl into me just like always. I petted you for a little bit before you climbed on top of my stomach, and using the gentlest touch, moved my shirt around to form a bed for yourself. You purred when I petted you that night and stayed with me for as long as I was able to lie on my back.

The circumstances of the night are inconsequential now but you really touched me by being there for me. There was not a single person that could have made me feel better that night in the same way that you did. Without the ability to speak, you were able to convey the strongest message of love just by being there for me during the moment that I needed you the most.

In an apartment densely populated with people that were close to me, it was you who was able to alter my mindset at that moment. I can’t ever repay you for that moment. It is a gift that keeps on giving. With the memory of you, I can dismiss the idea that every person will always feel hollow and empty. You were there unconditionally for me. I don’t think any person in the world can provide that yet you managed it with your simple actions.

Since that night, we have parted and I have moved on from many aspects of that past life. I know that the family you are with now love you very dearly and that you are in a much better environment now than you were when you lived with three college males. I would have taken you for myself if I were a bit more mature (I still barely feed myself most days).

Stay happy and healthy my friend. If I ever see you again, I hope you recognize me. You’ll always be in my heart.

 

[CZroe]

Sex with cats is illegal, you know?

 

[NetWareHead]

AAWWWWWWWWW :awe::awe:

 

[Ichinisan]

Haven't read this post yet. Marked for later.

Will this thread tempt TFP to create an alt?

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Funny, by coincidence I read this on Reddit last night.

The night before last I broke down in hysterical crying on my kitchen floor. I was sobbing on the floor for quite a while, I just couldnt hold it back anymore. My dog was there looking at me. I tried to hug her, or elicit some sort of response from her to show she cared about me but she wriggled free and went over to eat her food with her back to me. It wasn't her dinner time so she had no special desire to eat at that moment but she did. I was always told that dogs would love their owners no matter what and that they could read emotions and tell when you are sad and yet, I tried to get any show of affection from her and she turned her back on me. I really needed someone or something to show me some care but even my dog rejected me. I know its pathetic, I know she probably didnt understand but when my own dog rejects me as well as everyone else...I just feel like I might be cursed. Who gets rejected by their own dog?

http://www.reddit.com/r/ForeverAlon..._is_going_to_sound_pathetic_but_i_think_that/

Maybe cats are more empathetic? :hmm: That, or they're smart enough to pretend to like you knowing that they will gain in the long-run.

 

[Scotteq]

Funny, by coincidence I read this on Reddit last night.



http://www.reddit.com/r/ForeverAlon..._is_going_to_sound_pathetic_but_i_think_that/

Maybe cats are more empathetic? :hmm: That, or they're smart enough to pretend to like you knowing that they will gain in the long-run.

Cats are telepathic. The OP's sadness was actually caused by the aforementioned fearsome feline furball, as it consolidated it's nefarious dominance over the tattered remains of a once strong and proud mind - temporarily weakened by the unceasing assault on the emotions from cat's natural allies: Woman

The cat then sat on his chest, lapping up the remnants of his devastated psyche like the sweetest, freshest cream.

 

[Soundmanred]

They want food.

 

[IronWing]

My cat just tried to commit suicide with the printer cable wrapped around his neck. Fortunately USB cables pull out easily. If it had been a parallel cable...

Incidentally, I finally disposed of my last parallel cable last week. It was a Belkin with purple ends. I haven't owned a printer that used one in 10+ years but you never know what the future brings.

 

[lxskllr]

Incidentally, I finally disposed of my last parallel cable last week. It was a Belkin with purple ends. I haven't owned a printer that used one in 10+ years but you never know what the future brings.

Fool! You'll need before the end of February :^D

 

[BUTCH1]

Haven't read this post yet. Marked for later.

Will this thread tempt TFP to create an alt?

LOL, yea, he would maul the OP in his own special way over this....

 

[SP33Demon]

My cat just tried to commit suicide with the printer cable wrapped around his neck. Fortunately USB cables pull out easily. If it had been a parallel cable...

Incidentally, I finally disposed of my last parallel cable last week. It was a Belkin with purple ends. I haven't owned a printer that used one in 10+ years but you never know what the future brings.

A cat owned by a buddy of mine almost snapped its neck the other day with the shade drawstrings that were tied together. We were having a mimosa by his computer and BOOM MREOW we hear the stupid thing fall and see it swinging by its neck. It wriggled free and bolted before we could even move. What a dumb animal. However, I have met a few cats that were a lot more intelligent and loving than that cat.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I got home from a 12 hour shift the other day and gave my cat food since her bowl was empty. She was also very happy to see me, and happy to get food.

Never knew cats could purr while eating.

 

[sandorski]

Cats can't read.

 

[Iron Woode]

Dear Cat,

Stop being weird.

Signed,

Confused Owner

 

[BlitzPuppet]

Jesus, the people on this board and cats...

Edit:

Aren't you the guy that originally got TFP banned? I think that involved cats too.

 

[Iron Woode]

I got home from a 12 hour shift the other day and gave my cat food since her bowl was empty. She was also very happy to see me, and happy to get food.

Never knew cats could purr while eating.

my cat did that when I fed her.

she would purr all the time. She even purred before she died.

I miss her very much.

 

[shortylickens]

Sex with cats is illegal, you know?

You sure?

Which law?

 

[Lean L]

I never fed Abu except for once or twice when my roommate was being extremely negligent... so I doubt I was associated with food.

 

[Newell Steamer]

What's this all about meow?

 

[Red Storm]

Let's be honest, this isn't a letter for a cat, it's a letter for like-minded folks.

 

[CZroe]

Jesus, the people on this board and cats...

Edit:

Aren't you the guy that originally got TFP banned? I think that involved cats too.

That was a bird, IIRC.

 

[lozina]

Funny, by coincidence I read this on Reddit last night.

The night before last I broke down in hysterical crying on my kitchen floor. ..... Who gets rejected by their own dog?

The dog was probably like "Oh God not this shit again. What happened this time, she found out she gained a few pounds after inhaling those tubs of ice cream these past few nights? This woman is a total emotional wreck. Please get me a new home"

 

[FuzzyDunlop]

The Coolest Cat in the World