The Value of A Cat

The value of a cat varies greatly depending on who is commenting. Why is that? No one questions the value of a dog, a horse, or even a skunk! But cats are not loved by many. In fact I understand cats are - by law - considered to have no value. What?!?!?

The story goes something like this.(Remember I was so stressed by what I heard that I didn't hear every detail.) A local pet shop had a kitten looking for a home when a teenager FOR FUN stole the kitten, hopped in a getaway car and sped away. A bystander saw what happened, hopped in his car and followed. Make of car and partial license plate was taken. Police called. Perpetrator tracked down. Kitten returned. Perp didn't get charged, didn't apologize. Why? Because according to the police, cats are considered to have no value.

Don't tell my pampered cats that. They would laugh out loud. They are loved beyond reason - valued dearly. My collie, Lady. believes she is part cat. She wants a bite of their food and their yummies. (She has her own treats. There is a difference, you know.) The dog doesn't need to share. She is conflicted. The cats are not. They are sure of their identity. Furthermore, they understand their superiority!

We have many feral cats here on the Outer Banks. I don't know why. Many people take pity on them and feed them. They really need to be captured (humanely) and neutered. Unfortunately, most can not be tamed. I had a feral cat several years ago. Her name was Tigger. She was afraid to be touched, but followed me around knowing she was safe and loved.

Let me introduce my "pride" and joys. Above left ,Odie is resting from a hard day of showing property. Baby, the tiger stripe is listening to a client and ready to give purrfect advice.

The last photo is Baby saying her prayers in hopes that people will be kind to cats and support the many fine organizations like Feline Hope. Do help. Love a cat today!