I Miss My Kitty

I miss Lady SpitFire. She's left a gap in the household. You wouldn't think an 8 pound kitty would take up that much space, but the memory of her is still with us. The places she loved to sleep are still there and, in one place, I've just not had the heart, yet, to fluff out the imprint, the little depression on the back of the couch she left. It's hard to put my hand down, and not have her there, and she's missed when we come home, as she's not there to say hello.

I think even 'Pup misses her. The other Saturday, he picked up his brother after leaving me off at work, and instead of going into his office, the two of them went to CAP (Citizen's for Animal Protection). CAP is where we've gotten our dogs, and we drop by their thrift store sometimes. So, the two of them went and while the bro-in-law went to talk to the dogs, 'Pup ended up snuggling the kittens. Seems the people at CAP welcome anyone who wants to come and snuggle kittens. There are never enough hands to help socialize the babies so that they can be adopted.

I hope the two of them do this more often. I think the bro-in-law needs to feel useful (he is mentally challenged), and would do good as a dog walker. 'Pup isn't so good at walking, the doc is rumbling about replacing one of his knees, but he's a champion kitty snuggle-r.

If we end up with another kitten (NOT something I'm pushing for with two dogs in the house), I think it will be because he decides to bring one home. If he does, I hope it's not a calico. Lady SpitFire has the calico shaped hole in my heart just now. I think....a tabby...or perhaps a kitten that looks like it's wearing one of the tuxedo shirts and white spats... I've always had a weakness for tuxedo kitties...

It would be good to have a kitty outside in the garden again. They're companionable souls, garden kitties. They give you time to work, but stay close enough to keep you company. They rarely dig holes and do their bit to keep your garden squirrel and mole free.

I do miss you, Spitty-Kitty. I hope you're waiting, with your momma BrainDog, at the Rainbow Bridge.