Pets

As if the colour of her coat calls to the light, she seeks the sun with a determination and precision I’ve not seen in a cat before. Sure, I’ve had cats that love to lie in the sun and even move across the floor as the sun travels the sky. But this one… the sun …

I cohabitate with two of them in this house, but I feel the need to point out that one of them is a bigger asshole than the other. It’s not that the other one isn’t an asshole, it’s just that the one with barely two brain cells to rub together is the bigger asshole. Because …

Autistic people share a deep bond with animals – one that’s built on understanding, care and unconditional love. With your unique ability to genuinely feel what others feel, you’re uniquely positioned to develop a deep understanding of your animal companions. Being around people all day is tiring (even when it’s fun) and as an autistic …

He changed my perspective on when to put animals down.

Earlier this year, we had to say goodbye to our old buddy. He was 19 when he died, which is quite an accomplishment for a cat with several serious conditions. Losing him was very difficult because he was a part of our lives for so long. When I got an SMS from the vet, that …

“Today we will spend the whole day doing nothing in particular because tomorrow I will not see you. Tomorrow you will not be here and I will befriend my sorrow instead. Today we will celebrate through the tears because tomorrow I carry my grief alone. Today you will fall asleep one last time and forever …

For the longest time I thought I was a dog person, just because I grew up around dog people. But I always felt emotionally drained by dogs, constantly paying attention to me, always wanting me to go do something and never letting me make a trip to the fridge by myself. Then, I discovered cats …