How to Apologize to Your Cat 🐱

[@Jim-w9l]

I'm a disabled senior now, but over the course of many years, our home always seemed to be full of critters. We were like our own little animal shelter. It seemed that any little critter in danger, or in trouble, or hurt, somehow found their way to us, or us to them. A few years ago, I moved into an assisted living building, and, Malenki - the last of a long long line of loved little critters, of course, came with me. She was always more of an indoor cat, so in that sense, the move was no problem. I set her up with a nice big littler box, ceramic food and water dishes, several little areas for her to perch, or climb into and sleep, etc. It took a little time for her to get used to her new surroundings, and I gave her all the space she needed to do so. But, it didn't take that long, and she came to love to love and feel very comfortable with the new arrangement. Although she was affectionate, she never liked to be picked up. I had her since she was born, so I know she was never abused, and had no medical issues that might be related, so I just put it down to being her nature, and gave her her space, although, she would often come to me and lie near me to enjoy some patting or some treats. Other times, she would just walk into the room where I was, say hello, and then go back about whatever she had been doing. She just needed to know where Dad was, and that I was close by. And, although she preferred to go to bed on her own, in one of the comfortable beds that she had, every morning I would wake up to her lying beside me, and we would both enjoy some patting and close time together before I would get up to get her breakfast. Throughout the day, whenever she would want something, even if it was just a little attention, she would come and " talk " to me, and I was always there for her, and made sure she she had whatever she wanted or needed, She had her own little language, that I came to understand very well, and I believe she came to understand my language as also. We would often talk to each other several times a day, and she would answer and respond. I guess we were kind of like those old married couples who get to know each other so well. She was already older when we moved to the new place, but her health was pretty good. She had lost some teeth ( as we all do ) but other than that, she was in pretty good shape. Being a little older girl, she didn't play with toys on her own very much, but would quite actively enjoy playing with me, as would pull something for her to chase, or tease her a little with a long piece of paper going in and out from under something. She was fast too, and always put her whole little heart and soul in everything she did. No little meow or effort from her to communicate went un noticed and was responded to. When I did my estate planning, my first and main concern was what would happen to her, if I predeceased her. I made arrangements with the local animal shelter, so that if I died, or became incapacitated, etc, that they were authorized to come and get her, along with all of her stuff, and give her a good home for the rest of her life. I left them a detailed folder of all of her likes, dislikes, food preferences, etc etc ) and I left them plenty of money in my will to cover any related costs. I have always been a big supporter of the shelter, to help all of those little ones that needed some help. Malenki ( which means " little " in Ukrainian ) was truly one of my very best friends. Recently, I lost my loyal little friend and companion. She was 21 - which is the equivalent of 100 in people years. She just sort of faded away. It was her time. I did everything I could to make things as easy and as comfortable for her as I could and I had her cremated so at least we could be near to each other in that sense. And when I die, I have a lot of other former pets cremated remains, which will be amalgamated with mine, and scattered in a few special places. I often still hear her little meow, or some of her little language, around the apartment. It's probably just my imagination, but I like to think that it's my little Malenki trying to comfort me. And I often seem to catch a little movement out of the corner of my eye, like she was just passing by a doorway, but of course, when I look, she isn't there. A few times at night I thought I heard her little meow, but it was probably just the wind. She was my special little girl, and I miss her very much. I really don't feel that I am ready for another cat yet, and may not be for a while yet, but when I am, I want to adopt the oldest, most " unadoptable " cat they have at the shelter, and give them an awesome home for the rest of their life, and when it's their time, I'll go and get another one and keep doing the same thing until its my time. Although I know that I can never repay Malenki and the rest of our long line of beloved pets, I thank God for sending them all to me, and for everything they gave me, and, in my own way, I am trying.

[@roselynloosemore608]

I've found this on video very interesting and informative. I recognised a lot of the behaviour in my cat Sylvie, who I rescued from an abusive owner. Thank you for sharing.

[@robinlist2656]

Adopted a couple cats from a lady online. They were scared for several days but i just let them hide and let them know i was not going to hurt them. One i had to crawl under the bed to make aure he ate. Every time i saw them out and about i would just love on them until they felt comfortable with me. I would never chase them for attention. I let them come to me. Today, they are 2 of the best cats.

[@AlanCornett-vm7bd]

They need th ier space too

[@slaun9516]

Great video! Thanks.

[@KittyTipsOfficial]

Glad you liked it!

[@GoofTroopTroonGoonCoonPoon]

How do I get my cat to apologize to me ? She knocked over my $15k dollar glass peice and I’m not over it until she says she’s sorry or I’m taking her to the shelter. She has until Wednesday!

[@kleineantarktis924]

Maybe don’t buy that expensive things while owning a cat 😅

[@maryj7950]

Good luck with that...and maybe put your expensive toys out of reach?

[@maricunningham3557]

Sounds like your cat needs to put out a "looking for a good home" sign to find someone who would love it more than material objects!

[@girlmomma4]

😂😂😂

[@RellyOhBoy]

Cat - 1 Stupid Human - 0 😂😂😂