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Thanksgiving<\/a> may have come and gone, but if there\u2019s one thing I\u2019m grateful for till my dying day, it\u2019s the opportunity to live with and love pets. I used to joke that I was raised by cats. You see, I\u2019ve had at least one furry friend in my home throughout my life. At one point, there were six cats running around the place! But how did my house end up being a haven for fluffy companions? I have the cat distribution system<\/a> to thank for.<\/p>\n

You know the phrase, \u201cYou don\u2019t adopt cats, they adopt you\u201d? That\u2019s exactly what happened with most of my pets. They just appeared at the doorstep one day, sauntered into my home, and never left. I\u2019ve also had the privilege of having one cat giving birth twice in my wardrobe. It was a mess, but witnessing cats being born in your home is a priceless experience. Living with cats all these years has taught me many invaluable lessons which I still carry with me.<\/p>\n

Lessons learnt from living with cats<\/h2>\n

1. With great power comes great responsibility<\/h3>\n
\"With
Being responsible for feeding cats is no joke. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a no-brainer. Your pets will rely on you for many things: feeding times, companionship, visits to the vet, and more. You must ensure your four-legged friends are fed well and on the dot, their litters are fresh and clean, and they get their mandatory vaccinations.<\/p>\n

Think of it as another being to take care of besides yourself. You\u2019re a \u201cpawrent\u201d, if you will. Controversial opinion here, but I can\u2019t stand that term. I refer to my cats as my \u201csiblings\u201d instead of my \u201cchildren\u201d. And why is that? Well, because age-wise, they\u2019re seven years older than me. Everyone knows cat math!<\/p>\n

Responsibility also goes beyond the above-mentioned. What if your pet grows lonely because of your erratic work schedule? Do you know what to do when your cat is living its last days on earth? Can you really bear to let your furry friend go because you\u2019re unable to care for it anymore? These are some reasons you must mull over when you have a pet. And remember: your decisions will affect both of you, so think wisely.<\/p>\n

2. What\u2019s wrong with being confident?<\/h3>\n
\"What's
It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re skinny, fat, tall, or short \u2013 cat says you should be confident. Always. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That\u2019s my biggest takeaway from living with cats, bar none. Even the smallest feline exudes a level of confidence<\/a>. So, what does that tell us? It\u2019s not about the size; ultimately, it\u2019s how you carry yourself. Standing tall and proud sends a message to the world that you\u2019re comfortable in your own skin. Whenever I look at my pets, they remind me to always be bold and unapologetic.<\/p>\n

You may not realise it, but when you\u2019re confident, you\u2019re able to attract all the things you want. Presenting a good image and impression to everyone you meet? That\u2019s your self-assurance playing a major role. Everyone clinging on to every word you utter? Yup, that\u2019s confidence again. You can thank your tenacity \u2013 and your cat \u2013 for all that.<\/p>\n

3. You learn a great deal about empathy<\/h3>\n
\"You
Cats keeping my niece company. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I can still remember this as if it was just yesterday\u2026 I had just broken up with my ex and was crying profusely. It didn\u2019t help that it was close to the Hari Raya season<\/a>, and being single during a festive season wasn\u2019t what I expected. My cats probably sensed my melancholia and were constantly checking in on me. They\u2019d meow to be let into my room and snuggle close to me until there were no tears left to cry. That\u2019s not to say I couldn\u2019t (and didn\u2019t) confide in my beloved humans. But sometimes, you just want to let the waterworks fall without having to explain yourself.<\/p>\n

Felines are also adept at reading the room. They can sense if someone\u2019s nervous or not feeling good, and they\u2019ll do their best to comfort that person. Remember those stories of cats staying close to dying folks? It drives home to the point that no one deserves to die alone.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the lesson to learn from cats? Be aware of your surroundings. Read the room and see if everyone\u2019s alright. Check in privately with those who aren\u2019t feeling super, and see what you can do. Think of yourself like a feline, in this case. Even if you can\u2019t take on more or be of much help, sometimes everyone just needs a listening ear.<\/p>\n

4. Loving a pet is unconditional<\/h3>\n
\"Unconditional
They may ignore you, but that doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t love you. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Everyone knows cats are temperamental creatures. One minute, they\u2019re clamouring to cuddle up with you. Moments later, they decide they\u2019ve had enough and quietly \u2013 or noisily, depending on your cat \u2013 sashay away. Regardless of their behaviour, your cats love you, warts and all. Who else will bother listening to you rant about your loved ones without judgment?<\/p>\n

When I participated in a tarot reading sesh with our Oracle<\/a> previously, she conveyed a message from my furry friends on the rainbow bridge. \u201cThey\u2019re saying you can talk to them whenever you want; they\u2019re here to listen,\u201d she said. I teared up even more after hearing that.<\/p>\n

On that note, the unconditional love you have for your pet \u2013 and vice versa \u2013 goes on even after death. Cue Celine Dion\u2019s maudlin Titanic theme song. I think of my cats who have passed on occasionally, especially when I see their photos on my social media accounts. I can feel their furs on my face and smell their scents up my nose, as if I\u2019m still cuddling with them.<\/p>\n

5. Till death do us part<\/h3>\n
\"Till
These cool cats may have passed on, but they still live in my heart. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now, this has to be said: your pets will eventually leave you. Despite having nine lives, felines have a finite amount of time on earth. Did you know the average lifespan of a domesticated cat is around 15 years? It\u2019s not easy to watch someone slip away from you.<\/p>\n

The first time it happened, I sobbed until my eyes were red and swollen. It took some time before I eventually made peace with my cat\u2019s passing. Death claimed more cats in our household, and whenever it swung by, I told myself it was the way of life. Afterwards, I\u2019d tell my dying friends I love them and that they shouldn\u2019t have to cling to their lives any longer.<\/p>\n

Does it still hurt? Of course, every single time. Death is a bittersweet feeling. But who knows, we may meet each other again eventually.<\/p>\n

6. It\u2019s all about living in the moment<\/h3>\n
\"Don't
Sleep is definitely for everyone. Photography: Sufyan Saad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s a misconception that a cat\u2019s life only revolves around eating and sleeping. Sure, they sleep up to 15 hours a day, which is a great reminder to us humans that we should rest when we\u2019re tired. This is one thing I\u2019m learning to get used to, particularly given that both our Oracle and my recent aura reading experience<\/a> have told me to get more sleep. Oops.<\/p>\n

Felines also do a lot of stretches and enjoy basking in the sun, which are two things we should be doing more of. Don\u2019t stay in one position for too long. Take a break by doing some exercises indoors or going for a walk.<\/p>\n

Other important lessons I\u2019ve gleaned from my cats are to communicate my feelings and boundaries, and never to hold grudges. Admittedly, those are things I\u2019m still working on too. How do the furballs do it? They\u2019ll let you know when they\u2019re done with you. It\u2019s as simple as walking away, or hissing and scratching if you don\u2019t get the message. If the latter happens, you just let them be; after a while, they\u2019re back to being lovey-dovey with you again.<\/p>\n

Who knew you could gain many lessons from cats? If you\u2019ll excuse me, it\u2019s time for me to wrap up and go lie down with my cat. It\u2019s been some time (aka a few minutes ago) since I last saw them, you know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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