It's a Cat's Life!

Luna Negra                                                                         © Diane B. Reed

Our cat, Luna Negra, leads an idyllic life. Her day begins with snuggling in bed with her humans. As soon as one of us stirs she's ready for treats and her daily bird and squirrel watching. Don't worry, she's an indoor cat, so they have nothing to fear from her. She splits her time between the upstairs window, right at birdfeeder level and the downstairs window where the birds and squirrels scratch around on the ground below.

Naptime                                                     © Diane B. Reed

     Pretty soon it's time for the first of many serious naps. Sometimes it's back on the bed, other times it's on the sofa. She's really good at napping, something I often envy.
      She keeps busy all day with napping, check- ing the birdfeeders and checking out what's happening at the pond. Then it's time for dinner and socializing before she settles in on our bed to claim her spot.

Cuteness goes a long way                            © Diane B. Reed

      In case you haven't noticed, Luna is a beautiful cat. We don't know much about her ancestry because she came from a Humane Society. She was found wandering the streets and waited a long time to find her new family. She was skinny but beautiful, a calm but alert cat. The folks at the Humane Society said she had been passed over a number of times because she was a stray. She's turned out to be the best cat we've ever had--smart, loving, beautiful and funny. My advice is to judge cats by spending some time with them and don't rule out a stray. We've had a number of wonderful cats, all of whom were strays. There are lots of cats and dogs who need homes, so if you're looking for a pet, go to your local shelter, ours is the Blue Mountain Humane Society)

You'll be glad you did!