Honestly, I am one of the luckiest cats in the world and I don’t have to wait for a special day to be grateful. Unlike the majority of cats, I was born into a situation that almost guaranteed that I would have a nice home and good humans to take care of me. I never, ever take that for granted. But since this is my first Thanksgiving, I’ll give you my list of things I’m especially thankful for:
- The rescues that bring their adoptable cats to the cat shows where I compete — and that sometimes enter them in the Household Pet competitions. They constantly remind me that all cats are winners, and the important things in life are love and a good home, not ribbons.
- The caregivers of feral colonies, who brave all sorts of weather — and sometimes danger — to make sure these cats are fed and cared for. It’s very important to be an advocate for feral cats when it comes to legislation and donations, but the caregivers are on the front lines and fighting the hardest.
- The cat blogging community, in the Cat Blogosphere and beyond, who so warmly welcomed me into their family. You guys are the most generous, good-hearted group a kitty could have!
- Likewise my blog’s readers, who accepted me and cheered me on when I took it over. I know what a loyal fan base Sparkle had, and I was so worried you were going to think I was an upstart! Instead, you accepted me into your computers, tablets and smartphones. How awesome is that?
- My roommates Binga and Boodie, who are two of the youngest senior cats I have ever met! They both are fun playmates, and Binga is a lot less grouchy than when I first met her. I knew we were all going to be pals… and we are!
- My breeder, who let me go home with a human who had (and has) some pretty fabulous plans for me! Several humans wanted me (in fact, she considered keeping me herself), and it was up to her to decide who I got to be with.
- And especially, I want to thank Sparkle. Even though I never met her, I feel her presence every day. Many of the places I sleep and the toys I play with (and yes, the costumes I wear) belonged to her, and when she left me her blog, she left me a legacy that I wasn’t sure I could handle! But in her will, she gave me the freedom to forge my own way and color her blog with my own personality. I am working very hard to make this blog the best it can be, and I hope I am making her proud!
What are you thankful for?
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That was a wonderful list, and you are a special kitty Summer.
Wonderful list of tankfulness. My hoomin still would like to meet you and is anxiously awaiting to add another Somali to our family. This week Zoee and I are thankful Django is in Salt Lake City for Thanksgiving. It gives us a break from his evilness.
I’m thankful to have met YOU in person at the International Cat Show in Portland, in January 2016!
You are a truly beautiful cat, on the inside and outside!
We are thankful to have met you, Summer, and get to follow your adventures! We hope you had a great holiday!
Purrz!
Selina
So many things for which to be thankful. You had some very big paws to fill, and you are doing a most exceptionally good job. All our blogging friends are the best family any kitty could ask for, and we are so grateful to have them and all of you in our lives. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Happy Be-Lated Thanksgiving to you!! Mom’s thankful she got to meet you!
Wow! Happy Belated Thanksgiving!
We are so thankfur that we met you, when you had just begun your ‘career’!
We have not been in Bloggerland too long as yet, so we are thankfur that we have as many furs that come and visit us, and let us visit them. A glimpse into all of our pals’ lives!
This was a beautiful post Summer. You made this old goat cry.
Happy First Thanksgiving Summer. You shared a wonderful list of things to be thankful for.
Happy belated Thanksgiving! I’m thankful to have met you (well virtually met you anyway!)…the blog is amazing as it always was with Sparkle. I can imagine you feel her presence as I think I do too 🙂
That’s a great thankful list Summer ! We hope you had a super first Thanksgiving ! We’re thankful for being your furriends ! Purrs
What a wonderful gratitude list! We are thankful for YOU! Hoping you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
We love you Summer and know that Sparkle is very proud of you! Thanks for always commenting Mom sometimes gets so far behind in visiting!
Your TX furiends,
Samantha & Mom
Great list, Summer! Among the things we are thankful for are YOU. 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving!
That’s a wonderful list of things to be thankful for Summer! We’re thankful we get to watch you grow up! We’re also thankful for everything Sparkle did for kitties and what you are continuing to do and for Binga, Boodie and your human too!