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| Name: |
Mistie
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Age: |
Six years old
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| Gender: |
Female
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Kind: |
Maine Coon
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| Home: |
London, Ontario, Canada
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This
is my beautiful, gorgeous, stunningly perfect little girl, Mistie.
She is six years old and unfailingly brightens the world on a daily
basis for me, her 3/4 century old companion-owner. (Who said
septugenary had to be lonely, I ask you?)
Mistie was a gift to me from my now-deceased wife, who spotted her at
the animal shelter we took her from in 1996. She was a tiny, fluffy
bundle, who appeared to possess a 'halo' of sorts encircling her entire
body. Upon closer examination, it was fine, downy-soft, mist-colored
hair through which light shone creating the origin of this halo effect,
hence the name: Mistie!
I was seeking a lap cat, one who would cuddle and liked to be picked up,
held and carried, and Mistie certainly seemed to fit the bill. She sat
on my chest, purring loudly and permitted me to stroke her at length. I
decided this was definitely the kitty for me! Little did I know at the
time ... I'd been royally conned!!!
That day was the first, last and only time my little Mistie permitted me
such privileges! She has always been aloof, choosing (very carefully)
when, where and exactly how long, I am permitted any closeness to her,
and always, always on her terms! She has in me an unabashed slave, and
well she knows it, "ladying" it over me daily ... particularly when it
comes to the state of her 'powder room' ... (ahem).
Mistie refuses to leave more than one 'deposit' at a time, and will
proclaim loudly and at length for me to clear the first bit of debris
prior to her making her next 'deposit', usually only minutes after her
initial one. She is highly insistent about this, and gives me no peace
until I comply! I admit to being a happy slave, though, for Mistie
brings great joy, laughter, love and comfort to me each day, especially
with her 'love bites', which is her method of expressing her affection
for me. I feel lucky to have her sharing this part of my life's journey
with me.
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