When Mom
owned her
pet resort-
CALICO KENNELS-
every single
guest had their
OWN SONG
or their own
SHORT POEM.
(We think she
may have been
the first rapper-
heaven help us-mol)
Over the years
some of
the regular's
Moms and Dads
even asked to
learn their
critter's songs.
If something didn't
come to Mom
right away
when they met,
it usually did
by the time her or
her friends walked
them a couple times.
(Mom & friends
walked everyone
3 times a day
or played in the
play area with them
so they wouldn't
be bored or scared)
Who they were,
their personalities,
is what decided
their song.
Now Mom had
a lot of her
own critters from
her years
working at the
veterinary hospital-
I know she loved
them all but
sometimes there is
just one or two
who are extra special.
(It's okay with
us to say that
cuz we know
she loves
us too, she
says there is
room for everyone
in her heart)
Her special kitty
boy was with
her for 18 yrs
and his name was
PETER.
He helped
Mom through
a bunch of
LIFE STUFF,
always there for her.
When he came
to be with her
it was cuz a
hawk flew off
with his kitten
brother while they
were being rescued and
so she grabbed him
up before he could
be taken away, too.
He was bright
yellow w/white
and his special
song was
"You are my Sunshine".
Every time they
cuddled, especially
once he got sick,
she would sing
that to him and
he'd be all purring
and happy-
she even sang it
to him as he
left to go
ahead to the
rainbow bridge.
(Boy, he got away with that??)
Why I'm telling
you all this is
cuz last night
as we both
laid with Mom
she sang that
song to us-
that we are
her sunshines, too-
SO COOL.
I think we
had as many
kitty tears as
Mom but
it was
PURRRfectly
special to us.
NOW
we're
HOME.
Jada <^"^>
Good Morning, What a wonderful post to start my day. Yes, you two are very special and that song is perfect. Peter sounds a lot like my cat Kaboodle who is 11. She's been with me thru some of life's toughest times. Thanks for sharing the sweet photos. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteCrying here. That was so special. You know that is what my mom sung to me when I was little. I sing to may babies, too. When I start singing they all come running. They are think its their special song. I sing rock a bye baby to all the baby kitties that come in and amazing grace. Just good to put them to sleep with and make them feel at home and loved. Then as they get older, there are other happy tunes that makes them smile.
ReplyDeleteYou are her sunshines. Did you see my sunshines one of them is afraid of kitties. He's a granddog, that comes to visit, and he thinks they are going to jump on him, and he runs, so they follow. lol
ReplyDeleteAh ... this is a great post. I love it. The last pic is cute!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post!!
ReplyDeleteNow you have made me cry, Jada, but they are tender tears for Peter and for your special Mom. I know that every one who is owned by a pet wishes there were a Calico Kennels in their life for those times when they absolutely have to leave home without their darlings. I'll be humming You Are My Sunshine now.
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh, what a good mom you have.
ReplyDeleteOh- I so remember that beautiful Peter. He was a joy..and he put up with that naughty Joey for many years, too. I always think of Ellie and Peter together- He was her bud! AND she was a GREAT kennel owner...a true calling! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteOh, what a sweet and joyful post. I love that song, who doesn't, and hum it often since no one would want me to sing!! Have a good weekend.
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