People always want to know why I 'need' to have 'so many' cats. This is true, whether I have 2 cats at the time -- or 8. I say they just have not gotten to know even one cat, or they would not ask such a silly question.
Each cat I have ever known is an individual. That goes without saying, you'd think, but I think many people don't even understand that statement, much less understand the true individuality of each cat. People think cats are "independent". Even with 8 cats, when one leaves (adopted, since I was doing rescue, or died in the case of my very elderly Sarah or Sydney), his or her space is forever empty. Nothing can fill it again, and the cat is sorely missed -- yes, even tho there might be 7 others left.
My cats each choose their own special place to have quiet time with me. Imagine the looks on their faces when, on occasion, a few have chosen the same spot at the same time! Each cat looks so absolutely offended! How could so-and-so dare infringe on my favorite spot with mommy?! (The most often disputed place, by the way, is the bathroom.) It amazes me sometimes the way each cat seems to claim a special spot in my heart, my house, my life, and seems to believe totally that it is the only cat that has such privilege.
I'm making it sound like the cats don't like each other! One of the best things about having multiple cats is watching them interact with one another. They kiss, nuzzle, sleep together, play, groom one another, and yes, occasionally they fuss with one another too.
Each one has his or her own voice and talks to me so clearly and differently. Even tho I have to let them go to their new homes, I never forget them and I always feel that empty space they leave behind...
Each one has his or her own voice and talks to me so clearly and differently. Even tho I have to let them go to their new homes, I never forget them and I always feel that empty space they leave behind...
