Wednesday 22 February 2017

The Cat is Nature's Beauty #WednesdayWisdom

This photo was taken when I was only 7 months old. It's one of Mum's favourites and she thought of this old French proverb would work well with it.

The cat is nature's beauty

I have a harness on as you can see. Mum used to take me out for walks around our back garden and everything was fine but then one day I saw one of the intruder cats, the bully tabby who thinks he owns the place. I first met him when I was a tiny kitten.

This time when I saw him, I was a bit older and I just went for him. I just flew out of the harness and Mum panicked, we all panicked, and in all the wild frenzy I scratched Mum on the arm and she bled. 

Ever since that day, Mum won't let me out in the harness. She takes me out for some fresh air but I am in my carrier so it's no fun really. 

Mum is desperate to get me a catio to protect me so I can enjoy the outdoors safely. But she says she can't get one built yet because we are still going to move house and once we do, we'll get one. We are thinking of using Protect a Pet. But the thing is, we need that new house. And as you may already know as we mentioned it before, we're having trouble finding one. We almost moved last year but it all fell through.

Let's hope we move soon and we can have that catio!

18 comments:

Summer said...

I hope you get a new home - and catio - soon!

The Daily Pip said...

I am sure you will find the perfect new home and catio soon!

Shanna said...

I know how scary that can be. Dublin once charged into the street, after a rabbit, while on a walk one day. As you said, everyone panicked. Good luck on finding your home and catio.

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

That must have been so scary for your mum! At least you get some breezes.

Brando and Bogart said...

Better to be safe in your carrier, Athena! We wouldn't want that bully cat bothering you! <3

Eastside Cats said...

You are a tough kitty, Athena...going after that intruder cat like that! Does your harness go around your chest? That's what we have for Angel and Chuck; they never got out of it.

Rosa Silva said...

You were such a cute kitty Athena! I understand your mom. I didn't take my cat out for walks because we used to have a neighborhood dog who wasn't very friendly. Now that he's gone, I'm thinking of getting an harness and try to take my cat outside.

Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and Granny said...

It's so annoting when you can't go out because of the introoders, so we will send positive vibes your way to find a new house soon. Double Pawkisses for a Happy Day☺❤

Robin said...

I hope that you and your mum are able to find a new house soon. That is a really tough situation. I hope that the new home has plenty of room for a fancy catio just for you. You are a beautiful girl! It looks like you had a lot of fun outside on your harness. :)

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

I hope you get that catio too! That picture is truly incredible.

Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat said...
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Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat said...

Kitties always remind me of the beauty and magnificence of God's creation.

pilch92 said...

You were such a cutie and still are.

The Island Cats said...

That's a great pic of you, Athena. We hope you get your catio one day. We would like one too, but even though we have a house, building one isn't practical. Maybe we should move too. ;)

meowmeowmans said...

That is such a lovely picture of you, Athena! We hope it works out so you can move and have that catio soon!

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

paws crossed for a lovely new house for you so you can have catio!! xoxo catchatwithcarenandcody

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Yes, it goes around the chest. But she managed to get out.

Groovy Goldendoodles said...

Catio's are too cool for Doodle school - hope you get one soon!