Average Life of a Cat

[Elaine]

Saw this on another forum, it was a reply to a question. The question was, What is the average life of a cat? The person in question has a cat of 16 years and wondered if her cat was entering its twilight years. I thought this was such a lovely response that i thought you guys would apreciate it too.

What's the average life of a cat? Well, of the cats I've known, it consists of getting themselves born, then enjoying everything they encounter. This consists of wondrous things such as:


dust in a sunbeam

gossamer on a gentle breeze

their own reflection in their water dish

the tail of another cat, especially if that tail is hanging over a window sill

being anywhere where another cat wants to be

knowing how long the dog's chain is

jumping from the window sill just when you thought you had the bathroom to yourself

attacking your feet whenever they move under the sheet

drinking from the faucet just when your ready to rinse after brushing

using your head as a stepping stone to the top of the drapes

looking indignant when your head is not available for the descent from the top of the drapes

unwrapping Christmas presents as soon as they are deposited beneath the tree

leaving tongue prints in the butter

adopting dust bunnies

occupying any open drawer

placing dirty sox in the litter box

playing with Q-tips

never admitting anything is their fault

That, is the average life of a cat. And a wonderful life it is as it makes the life of the cat's person well above average!


Its a wee bit Kazz like, dontcha think;)

[Erin]

awww thats really lovely :D and yes,it a Kazz type answer isnt it

[Moli]

Sums it up perfectly......Yes, it is Kazz like...;)

[alannaccousar]

Ur post defo made me laugh and smile. How true!

[dandysmom]

That was funny and touching and beautiful! Thanks for posting it, and yes, Kazz-like!!

[babycakes]

It really is good and very true

[Mags]

That was lovely Elaine ......very sweet!:D

[angieh]

Only another cat person could write something like that! Thanks Elaine - it made me smile too. :D :D :D

[charliebubs]

Very accurate!!! :)

[dandysmom]

The "tongue print on the butter" made me laugh and choke up at the same time; my dear Patches used to do that.....

[Kazz]

I love that response, not ure what you mean by Kazz like but hey seems to be the majority opinion..........;)

The average life of a cat, have to give this consideration.

[CathyW]

that was lovely, but u forgot 2. leaping around like a looney after flying bugs on a summers day.
and having an attack of the zoomies when your relaxing, and using u as a spring board.