I’ve been a bit down this morning. I also had to go to a Doctors appointment and became even more down with the verdict there. Don’t worry, I’m not dying, just a bit of bad news. I’m a person who doesn’t get down too often, or at least try not to. Sometimes though things just seem to pile up till I just get tired of it all. That was me this morning. So I sat here wondering what to write today and saw the Daily Prompt from WordPress.
Today’s prompt is:
Do you have animals in your life? If yes, what do they mean to you? If no, why have you opted not to?
(Bonus points for adorable animal photos, and double bonus if they’re taken with your phone!)
I can’t stay down for long after looking at pictures of my animals. My dog Sam of course many of you are familiar with because of my Wednesday comics ‘Sam and Me’. My two cats may not be as familiar. They are a brother and sister duo who just had their 5th birthday on the 17th of this month. Yes, they were born on St. Patrick’s Day. They aren’t green though. 😉 They are gray and white and huge! They outweigh poor Sam by a lot. They are twice as big as he is. He comes in at 4.8 kg (a little over 10 lbs), the cats, Notwen the male is at 14 kg (30 lbs), Pouncer the female is at 12 kg (26 lbs). Yes! They are BIG cats. Not fat by any means, just big. But they are joys to have, except when they eat my plants or steal things.
Yeah, my cats steal. They prefer shiny things, like pens and coins, but they have been known to steal other things too. They will steal my toothbrush if I don’t keep it in the medicine cabinet. They love to shred toilet paper, so I have to put the roll in a cabinet. Good thing it’s reachable from the toilet for me though. Silly critters. They have been known to steal paper pieces, hair ties, and anything else that catches their fancy.
But if there is a bug in the house, its dead meat. Especially spiders. For me that’s a big plus! I wouldn’t give a mouse 5 minutes lasting in my house if it was foolish enough to find a way in. Nothing moves in here without them knowing it.
Here are a few photos of my wonderful animals. They bring a smile to my face every day and I love having them in my life.
Life, Love & Strength 
Adorable! Pets are a wonder in our lives! Take care of them! 🙂
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Always! I wouldn’t know what to do with out them 🙂
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I hope you are fine, I hate when doctors give us news we don’t want to hear. Lovely pictures.
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Thanks Lois, I’ll be okay. They are all big hams, so I can usually take some pretty good pictures.
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Your cats are beautiful, and Sam is adorable. It’s a wonder they don’t bat him back and forth between them. 🙂 It’s not like you to be down, so hope your spirits are lifted soon. Take care, Jackie.
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Sam is little but he don’t take crap from no cats. haha! Oh I’m never down for long my friend, all ready over it. 🙂
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Sam is so much smaller than I envisioned him! I think I’d seen Notwen and Pouncer before, but this is my first time seeing same. The furry felines do look like mischief wrapped in fur. Sam is too cute to assume anything bad, which means he must be naughty. ;):P
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He is a rascal, but everyone loves him to pieces. He has me wrapped round his little paw. 😉
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Sorry to hear about your bad news. And the piling up of stuff. Animals are a balm for the soul. Hugs to you and your animals:)
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Thank you Michelle appreciate the kind words. 🙂
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Your cats are beautiful, and Sam is adorable!
Sorry to hear about the bad news, hoping today is better
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Thanks Miss. Today is a new bright day 🙂 Hope you are feeling better also. All over your flu?
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Glad to hear it!
And I’m all better! I lost my sexy voice though 😦
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oh no! darn it, the sexy voice could have stayed. Glad you are better though.
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