A Post For Our Furry Friend

I've been meaning to give our cat Deedle a post, cat lady judgements be damned! But now is the time to do it because yesterday we thought she was dead. We let her out Sunday morning and she didn't come home until last night. This is not like her. Her little territory is only around our corner of the apartment complex. She was gone and we were worried and sad. Having pets is so hard because you get so attatched. Their little personalities, the moments where you look into their eyes and swear there's a connection. Then they get hit by a car, or killed by another animal or you have to put them "to sleep". Having her meow at the door last night felt so amazing. She hobbled in dirty and sore and we've pulled four claws out of her head so far. Our best guess is she got in a catfight, got chased away and found her way home. I'm holding this kitty extra close today, because the risk of losing her is trumped by the love she brings to this little family.

We love you buddy!