Friday, October 25, 2013

Hello Old Soul

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I love the expression of delight that appears on the faces of those who notice Wylla while we are out and about.  

"Is that a cat?" they say from afar.

 Followed by a "may I pet her?" as they get closer.  

Wylla always obliges and accepts their affection, and in these moments her new friend usually shares a story about their kitty or a favorite kitty they once knew.  They leave with a smile, and I'm guessing, pleasant thoughts in their head.  

I commented once that I see a very old soul in Wylla.  Cynthia responded that she sees it too, but not a soul that has returned because it needs learn more, but one that has returned to teach lessons.  

I have to agree.  It seems she's here for a reason. 


26 comments:

  1. I agree! She's definitely here to teach us all something. Maybe that cats *CAN* walk on a leash!

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  2. yep....that wide eyed wonder is here for a wonderful reason :)

    oh - I wanted to mention - there was an article in the last magazine I get from Best Friends with a cat with megaesphogus (I know I spelled that wrong). Anyhow, to raise her dish, they flipped a terra cotta flower put upside down and put her dish on that. Thought it was cute.

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  3. I totally agree, Wylla is so precious!

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  4. I so agree...she is an old soul....

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  5. She is here to amuse Bean; make people marvel at her stylish sweater and leash; remind us of kittens past and present; distract us from your need to take a break from fostering (it is very hard work) and to make us smile at her owlish floofyness. So thank you for sharing her with us.

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  6. Also, to love and be loved.

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  7. I have had the very same impression about Wylla! She IS an old soul.

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  8. Wee Wylla is such a special addition to your family! :)

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  9. Have you ever considered certifying her as a comfort or therapy animal? Cats are so rare in the trade (usually dogs) and I know how much it can mean to a patient to have a visit from a comfort animals.

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    1. We've been talking with the "Pets with Purpose" who take HS kittens to visit nursing homes. Wylla may be making some visits during the kitten off-season.

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    2. Bless your generous, loving hearts!!

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  10. I agree Wylla is certainly here for a reason or many reasons, for me, she makes me smile every time

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  11. totally agree. the depth of her spirit is evident by those of us who have not even been in the same room with her. very, very special kitty with a special purpose to share with all of us. <3

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  12. Wylla is a special kitty, indeed. She always makes me smile.

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  13. Wylla always makes me wish I could meet her out and about too - I always want to pet her too when I see her and Charlebe too!

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  14. Totally agree witht the old soul theory!

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  15. Oh, yes, Wylla's teaching all of us. We are lucky that we get to visit with her almost every day. Lucky you for rescuing her. Mary A

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  16. between the bean and ms. stout, you've cornered the market on ambassadors for kitty adoption.

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  17. I love this posting. A lovely photograph of dear Wylla with what I've come to think of as her normal expression of openness, and a great headline that warms my heart.

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  18. She certainly is a special little nugget. :)

    ~Chris

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