Ever wonder how the U.S. pet industry grew to an estimated $40 billion in annual sales? How could people spend that amount of money on food, toys, veterinary care, medicines, and other sundry items?
Because you can find a cat on the street when she’s 3-months old and make her a part of your family for 19 years.
Because even though cats sort of look and act the same, deep down each has his or her own unique personality.
Because you might get tired of your pets sometimes, but they never get tired of you.
Because a cat can recognize your footsteps coming up the lobby stairs and be at the door before you open it.
Because a cat can understand what the first twist of a can opener’s knob means.
Because some cats can learn to like a two-hour drive in the car to the country house.
Because if a cat could talk, she would say your four favorite words: “let’s take a nap.”
Because no matter how bad your day was, when you get home your cat will love you like she has everyday for 19 years.
Because a cat can make a grown man blog.
Because a cat does not go easy unto death.
Because you can wake up every morning and your cat will be right there. Until one morning when she isn’t.
Because a cat can break your heart when you first meet her, and then do it again years later when you have to let her go.
Sleep in peace, little Pua. Nineteen years go by so fast. I’ll never forget you.
That spot by the pillow will always be yours, Pua. I’ll put my hand to it every night and pretend you are there. Sweet dreams.
