Animal Love Archives - Page 3 of 3 - Cat Lady in the CanyonCat Lady in the Canyon

Love comes in many shapes, sizes and types. There’s the love you have for your family, your dear friends, your country, chocolate, your favorite music, and of course…the love you have for your special guy or girl. Love is exhilarating.

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We all desire to be in love, to have loving relationships, yet love can also be fraught with frustration: divisive politics…one too many dark chocolate truffles, and as they say…men, you can’t live with them; can’t live without ‘em.

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I know, guys, you say the same about us. It’s just the nature of that beast they call romantic love. Humans are complicated creatures with our egos, emotional baggage, differences, and peculiar habits—it’s impossible to be lovey-dovey and in purrrfect sync all the time.

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And then there’s that sweet, peaceful, easy-going love we have for our kitty-cats (and any other pet we fall for). The more I experience the pure and simple love I have for my felines, the more I appreciate its uncomplicated bliss. They always make me feel warm and fuzzy inside, even on my worst of days. All it takes is one look into the eyes of Lexington, Topper’s comforting paw on my arm, or Bobcat’s cheerful chirp as he rubs up against my leg to melt away any rage, sorrow, stress, or sadness that life brings on. And when I get all snuggly with them—nap time and furry hugs—forget it…seriously, bad day? What bad day?

Go give your beloved furry baby a kiss and a hug, and have a very Happy Valentine’s Day!

Learning to cope with a diabetic cat, preparing for a Blue Bell Foundation fundraiser, and all the while working has made the past few weeks a blur, and here Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. I’ve barely had time to think about it, although have managed to plan an eventful day with my guy. We are ditching the hype and commercialism and just doing things we enjoy—a hike in the morning, a bottle of wine on the beach at sunset, and dinner at home in the evening.

Cupid’s arrow was meant for lovers, but I think Valentine’s Day can also be a time to celebrate the love we have with our animals—cat or dog, bunny, llama, parrot, you name whatever fuzzy, feathered creature has gotten you all goo-goo eyed and silly.

It’s a love that is as valid as the love we experience with another human. So while this cat lady won’t be doing anything crazy like sending Topper and Lexington heart-shaped cards and red roses, I will be content to be spending a Valentine’s evening with my cats, all snuggled up on the sofa and appreciating the joy, comfort and companionship they bring.

And while I have a boyfriend in my life now, there were plenty of times when I didn’t; yet I never felt unloved or alone because I always shared my life with loving felines. I was never home alone and lacking company. I know it’s not exactly the same as romantic love, but it’s just as deep.

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