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Back in May, we adopted an abandoned kitten we named Annie. At the the time, she was barely three weeks old and had to be bottle fed by hand every three hours or so. She was a lot of work, but quickly became a much-loved member of our family. To my complete surprise, nobody in this house loves that cat more than our dog, Daisy. Daisy is a Bichon Frise and not much bigger than a full-grown cat herself. Because Annie came to us at such a young age, she had no fear of the dog and Daisy just wanted someone to play with. Like little kids who haven't learned they aren't supposed be friends, they play together all day long, a black and white ball of fur, rolling across the floor. They eat and drink together and I often catch them snuggled up and napping on the dog's bed.
It is unusual for cats and dogs to get along so well and I often hold their relationship up as an example to Ellie. It may be rather simplistic, but to me they are a perfect example of the ability to accept and appreciate the differences in others.
Daisy and Annie aren't the only ones ignoring their differences. Call me sappy, but I think these pictures are a beautiful example of looking past what is on the outside and connecting with what is on the inside. Ellie loved the pictures and maybe your kids will too.
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10-14-2007 @ 6:59PM
Joy said...Sandy,
I am in your same boat. My kitten is now 6 weeks old and I just weaned her off the bottle too. I KNOW how much work it is but man...the love from her. Her mom just left her at my son's. Who do they call...me. We have always had both dogs and cats and the get along better than two female cats. I still have one female that would rather stay outside than come in and be with the kitten. For now, that's the way it has to be. She's just being stubborn but she has food and a barn. I sometimes wonder if my animals have any " identity" issues, wondering if they are cats or dogs (or humans!). YES, we can all get along. We have a yellow lab and an english springer and can you believe that both these big dogs were afraid of our little Maddie. She was so small and at first it was really funny seeing a big yellow dog running from her to the safety of dad's bed. But like you said, she had no fear. Boy we love this kitten.
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10-14-2007 @ 9:24PM
DaMoKi Bob said...Sandy & Joy,
You both have a special place in heaven. I love cats. I like all animals except monkeys and my cousin Fred.
Thanks for the pictures! the caption on the first one, "I think they go better with potatoes and carrots." And, what is going on with the cat and dog in pic #6? That's more than getting along...
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10-15-2007 @ 11:40AM
Joy said...What a nice thing to say Bob...thanks..I would rather think it would be heaven and not the looney bin.
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