I think I am one of the luckiest cats ever! Sure, I have talent and skills, and I’m fortunate to have those to begin with, but I also have a life that allows me to use them for fun and for good. Look at it this way: there are more cats out there who could be therapy cats than you may think. But only a few of them have humans who have the ability to not only develop those abilities, but who also have the time and inclination to volunteer with them. Learning tricks would enhance the lives of lots of cats, but it takes a human to work with them. And not all humans realize how awesome it is for both the cat and themselves to do this.
So I thought this Thanksgiving it would be nice to put together a gratitude list. I know it’s different from most cats’ gratitude lists… which is one of the reasons why I think you might find it interesting! Here it is.
I’m grateful for:
- Having my very own photo studio. Lots of times, all my human has to do is turn on some lights and I’m right there, ready to be photographed! Yes, I know when I’m going to do a photo session, and I get excited each and every time.
- My harness and leash. When my human pulls out my leash in the house, I know she is going to take me outside either in the front or back yard, and as soon as she puts the harness on me, I am at the door, ready to go out!
- Food. I love food. Especially cat treats. I guess that makes me easier to train, but whatever. I’m just grateful for food! It’s one of the best things ever invented.
- My huge wardrobe! I love my clothes. I know that makes me kind of weird, as far as cats go, but usually I’m purring while I’m wearing the outfits. Too bad photos don’t have sound!
- The cat shows I go to. I went to my first cat show when I was four months old, and have gone at least once or twice a month ever since. I haven’t competed for a few years, but that’s okay. I just like the vibe and meeting all the people, and having my human focused 100% on me for the whole day.
- The best bird and squirrel TV that southern California has to offer.
- Being a minor celebrity kitty. I’m working on being a bigger celebrity kitty for 2020!
- And of course, getting to do my therapy cat work and visiting patients. It’s a really interesting job and I get to meet all sorts of people. Some of them are passionate cat lovers, and some, like the little girl the other day, have never even felt a cat’s purr. All of it is incredibly rewarding.
- And lastly, I am grateful that I have a human that makes all this possible.
What are you grateful for?
2021 Somali Cat Wall Calendar, Starring Summer
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Those are some special things for which to be grateful. We are all super grateful to have humans who love us and give us everything we need and more. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
Mee-yow wow that iss a GRATE list Summer! An yore not a my-nor cee-lebrity!! YORE may-jor inn our eyess here!!!
An you know ‘angel’ Unkell Siddhartha wuud have said his walking vest an leesh too! Oh an clothes!! Hee loved hiss clothess. An hee did bring joy to many peepell here too.
Mee not like him butt mee iss furry gratefull fore sum seereuss thingss:
Havin a REEL home; a guud Hu’man who lovess mee; quality foodss an tasty treetss; a Condo to go out inn; cleen littur; 3 pet beds plue LadyMew’ss bed an couch an THE Chair; blanketss an toyss an catnip treetss. An mee furry own bloggie an so many wunderfull frendss like YOU Summer!!!
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
You are a very lucky kitty, indeed. We have so much to be thankful for the list would go on and on.
We’re grateful for the wonderful lives we have as indoor kitties, and for great friends like you.
Hope you got some turkey treats, Summer! XXXX
Happy thanksgiving to you Dummer and your owner. You are right you have sone wonder things to be thankful for and we love that you share with us.. enjoy your blogs very much.
Summer!!!!! I apologize for my lack of checking spell check. Summer, Summer , Summer. I apologize.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Boodie and your human, Summer!
Happy Thanksgiving sweet Summer!
You sure do have a great life, Summer! And you are so talented. Your life is SO different than ours. We love that.
Happy Thanksgiving to you. Hope you got some turkey and/or ham…
BTW, we are still having trouble getting to your current posts, but we figured out a trick. When we open you in Feedly, and click on the large blog title line, we just get Nov4th. But there is a list of your new posts below that. If we click THERE, we get the new one.
Annything that werks is good…
It’s really cool you have your own photo studio, Summer 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wow. You are a lucky cat. And you appreciate your good
fortune. I was surprised that you enjoy your clothes
so much. Good for you.
Summer you are precious. I only wish I could meet you one day. Being 3000 miles away, it’s doubtful. I’m grateful for you, I so enjoy ALL you do. (Love the frocks and accessories). I’m most grateful for my beautiful, loving rescues. They are my heart. I’m grateful for my rescue GRASP. Greece residents assisting stray pets.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Human, Summer! We are always grateful for food! LOL
We all have so much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!
You are an odd cat, Summer, but I like you anyway. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!
Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for food and my clothes too – I think I need some vests though!
Wonderful post. You and your human bless everyone that has the joy of knowing you. Happy Thanksgiving ! XO
That’s a great list Summer, you are so fortunate.
You are a very fortunate kitty! Happy Thanksgiving from Mudpie & Melissa!
So many things to be thankful for!
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us!
We’re grateful to have met you , Summer ! Happy Thanksgiving ! Purrs
That is a lot to be thankful for. You are one lucky kitty. Have a very happy Thanksgiving.
That’s so beautiful Summer. We are most grateful to have a forever home with the best parents a kitty could ask for. Every of us are rescue kitties, a couple of foster fails, and importantly, loved. You and your family are unique and special to us. You add that extra bit of sweetness to our day. Happy Thanksgiving! Purrs
You have a wonderful list of thankfulness. We are thankful to you and your hoomin for sharing your wonderful life. All of us are thankful for different reasons – too many to list.
To your family and followers have a very Happy Thanksgiving! (Our hoomin is not too thankful for Razzle-Dazzle at the present , he has his nose and paws in all her cooking efforts.)
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, Summer. We are thankful that you share your adventures with us.
You are one of the luckiest cats on the planet. Happy Thanksgiving!
What a great list!
Happy Thanksgiving!
That is a lot to be thankful for, Summer!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your human.
Grateful for you and your purrson who makes all of these good things happen!❤️
We are thankful that your Mom works so hard to bring your beautiful self to the world – we love following your blog, your therapy visits and photo shoots. Happy Thanksgiving!
Hey Summer OMCs what a purrfect thankful list!!
I must admit to be a wee bit jealous of your wardrobe and if I could find them in human stores I’d be a copy cat
Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving,
Cecilia
That was truly a wonderful list sweet Summer and we’re thankful you help so many humans!
That is an impressive list. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
That’s a great list, Summer. We’re grateful for our mommy who takes care of us.
That is a very good and thoughtful list of thankfulness.
Happy Thanksgiving!
And we are thankful to have you in our lives because we find you wonderful and are so impressed by the amazing work you do!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
Purrs,
Tama and Genji
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your human, and Boodie, too!
I’m grateful to see a beautiful Somali kitty everyday! Happy Thanksgiving!
Those are lots of things to be thankful for Summer.
Guess most humans do not think cats are trainable so do not try or have time.
We are not trained, but we have mum trained 😉 MOL!
Purrs,Georgia and Julie