There is the cutest
wooden sign in a store
near here
and it calls to me, but at
$25 I have to ignore it.
Painted black with lovely
tall white letters
it simply states..
“You had me at MEOW”
If you are a animal lover
you know why this is so
appealing, it’s because it’s
true.
I want that sign, badly…but
it costs too much.
Life is like that.
What the Boo brings to my life is priceless, and can’t be bought, begging, meowing, 5 am morning wakeup caller that he is.
Our lives are forever blessed by the animals that share our worlds, furry, feathered, or hairy that they might be.
They bring a joy to our hearts, even if they disdain us all day until it’s feeding time…oh right, that’s just my cat.
A house is not a home, without a cat, or a dog, or a bird, a fish, or a rabbit….you get the drift. My first cat was rehomed when we were small, I adored him, allergies they said. Heartbreak I told them through my tears. My life was bereft until in my late teens when we met a lovely ginger tabby, who adored angel food cake, and car rides, we adored her.
When I moved out, I took with me a barn cat with a identity crisis…she thought she should be a indoor cat, and she was for years, she loved it, I loved her.
And then we have Boo, our Bootsie, the tuxedo cat that adopted us, good choice Boo…we love you, and you know….
“You had me at meow.”
“Of course I did….”
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Haha ~ I totally agree with all of it! And Boo makes a most beautiful model! Banjo too seems to treat me with indifference. Until feeding time or I have a dish of yogurt...then he seems to be all up in my face with love! LOL! Yup, a home is not a home without an animal to love. :)
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Jen girl I can't imagine our lives without our precious furry souls.
ReplyDeleteMolly our Calico traveled from Nova Scotia to Holland and back here to Ontario .. I would love to write a little book about her one day because she was so extraordinary .. we love all of our girls in such different ways to suit their personalities which are all so different, cat people get that!
I truly pity people that don't have that feeling for animals .. there is something missing in their souls.
The Booster looks so handsome in these pictures !
Joy : )
Wonderful photos . I had a good giggle at the kitties words ! Yes I love my Miggs and Harley , Harley doesn't do much but she has her moments ! Miggs on the other hand well she is a ham and keeps me laughing all the time and is quite the character . We love our girls and cant imagine our life with out fur babies . Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteLucky Boo, she has it made. Plus she is a great model for your photography.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you could paint the sign yourself. Use a board, some quarter round for a border, acrylic paint, letters printed from the internet and if needed enlarged at the stationary store. Can't wait to see it.....now get off the computer and go feed your poor starving kitty.
ReplyDeleteThat cat sure does like to pose, doesn't she? So cute. Pets are priceless and are so much company.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Boots is so cute and adorable. I can certainly agree with all you said. Put two cats are the same. Our life is richer for the company of pets.
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable photos of Boo! I certainly understand...that's a cute idea for a sign.
ReplyDeleteWith your fabulous photos, I would think you could make a sign of your own that would be perfect for you and Boo.
ReplyDeleteThe cat is so much a part of our lives.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see something I really want but won't part with the $$$ I think how I can make it myself. I bet you can make that sign yourself for a lot less and you would appreciate it more.
That Boo is a beauty. Time to get out the paint and make a sign. Hugs, Deb
ReplyDeleteI never really had any choice in the matter with every animal I've ever invited home to live with me. It was love at first sight, for each and every one of them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you - a house without an animal feels devoid of life, empty, and cold.
Are you very certain you can't afford that sign? If it meows to you, surely it has worth beyond the board and paint it is composed of. And someday, when Boo is gone, it will be a fond memory of your sweet cat who was very patient to pose for you!
ReplyDeleteWell, of course being a cat person first and then a dog person second, oh heck, I'm both. I can finally just say it. In fact I am an animal person, period. I love the sentiment behind the sign and am not sure I could have resisted it! However, Jen, I suspect you may make one of your own to honor all your feline loves. I was a cat lover from the time our family cat used to wind her way through my playpen bars and snack on my Arrowroot cookies (do they still have those?). She was with me until I was 13 and listened to all my deep, dark preteen secrets. Your Boo is beautiful. Ann
ReplyDeleteYou had me at "meow" -- so true! Numerous studies have also shown actual health benefits of having a cat or dog, in particular. So many reasons for that -- loyalty, comfort, unconditional love. I can't imagine my house without a pet. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteBoo is a great looking cat and I think he knows it.
ReplyDeleteI have always had a cat since I was a little kid walking to school down a country road, passing Mr. Bossic's farm. He gave me couple of kittens that I took home. Dad wasn't happy so I had to find a home for them. Sir Christopher Kitty Cat went to a classmate Philomina who was allergic and Chris, a tiny little fellow, came back and dad let me keep him. Then there was Othello who a black cat who showed up my horse barn. He went went off to college with him, lost his tail somehow. And the list goes on.Today we have two cats: Country who will soon be 15 and Mo the ferrel youngster. Boo is a handsome fellow and a very lucky one to have such a loving home I love reading about him.
ReplyDeleteBootsie is so adorable, of course he had you at meow! Jen, make your own sign, you just need some black and white paint and some letter stencils and a piece of wood, easy peasy! Our pups had us at whine, bark, growl and lick and we are so glad they did.
ReplyDeleteWhoever made the sign knows that we animal lovers are suckers for signs like that! My friend gave me a great sign that reads, 'When all else fails, hug the dog.' LOVE it!♥
ReplyDeleteAND, wanted to let you know that I'm having a 4 HomemadeSoapnSuch Valentine Soap Sachet Giveaway - on now through Friday. Hope you'll stop in at Cranberry Morning and enter. :-) And this time it's open to U.S., Canada, and U.K. residents!
Beautiful, patient kitty =)
ReplyDeleteHope she got fed!
(I would love that sign, too!)
When I saw the title I thought - has Bootsie got himself a new friend? ha ha. I'm one of those who definitely falls for every meow :) Life wouldn't be the same without a furball around.
ReplyDeleteI just had to stop back by and tell you about my afternoon with friend, Mary. She has a cat that looks like Boo named SOX. I took Mary one of the fishing pole type cat toys and she had so much fun sitting in her chair playing with Sox. I could not help but think of your post. So nice to see Mary enjoy her beloved pet.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will make your own sign! Love the photos of Boo..he is so handsome in his shiny Tuxedo like coat:)
ReplyDeleteMake your own sign with that saying! Be creative!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can make the sign yourself, Jen. I miss having a pet so much. although it has to be a dog. My cat allergies are so bad that cats aren't an option for me. Hopefully when I get to Atlanta, I will be able to find another sweet dog.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Laura
Our old cat Phoebe died a few years ago and has not been replaced. I sometimes miss having a cat, but both my wife and I have to do a lot of traveling and that makes it difficult. My wife grew up with cats - her mother kept two Siamese throughout her adult life.
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