Ethel Kitty

[dukedogsmom]

I could have sworn I did an entry on her with a picture. I'm almost sure I did but I did a search and can't find it anywhere. She is a sweet Calico barn cat that was at the barn when Flair was about 2 years old. I stopped by there last month because I'd noticed some changes and wanted to see what's going on. The owner's good daughter now lives there and she and her husband are really making the place nice. They have sold a little bit of the land up front and someone is getting ready to build. That's why I stopped by. Anyway, I got out of the car and not thinking about how long it's been, started calling for Ethel. She and I had a special relationship while I was there both when Flair was young and then about 5-6 years ago. All of a sudden, I see this coming towards me, meowing.
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She was meowing and then I told people I had mistaken her for Ethel. I didn't think she would still be alive. I was brought to tears when I found out that it was really her. There's no telling how old she is. Flair is 22 now so she's at least got to be 20. How can that be? I love this cat so much. The good daughter now let her come into the house any time she wants. Poor thing. Her meow is so hoarse. She's kind of grouchy now as she's so old. She only likes to be petted on the head. She's spent a lot of time on my lap while I was waiting for Flair to finish eating, purring all the while. I can't explain how much I love her and was so happy to see her again.
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I had walked down to Flair's old stall and she even followed me, like she used to do. I feel blessed to have seen her again. I don't know how much longer she'll live but I hope it's long enough for me to see her once more.
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[jazzcat]

Wow, you can tell she is up in age by her looks but I must say she looks amazing if she is 20 years old! How neat that you got to see her again. :)

[Laura's Babies]

How wonderful, getting to see a old fur friend and even more so that she is still around.... It is amazing how great she looks for a older girl.

[catnapper]

Awwww... I bet it made your day to see her again. Glad to see that she's still going strong and was able to stop and have a chat (or a meow) with you :)

[shais_mom]

She is gorgeous!
I am so glad she has had such a long life. :)

[G535]

What a lovely old cat, I'm glad they let her in the house now.

[orangemm]

Sweet Ethel, I bet she was so glad to see YOU again. Amazing that she is that old and looks that good.

[smokey the elder]

What a beautiful senior lady she is!

[catmandu]

She is in amazing shape,for a Cat ,that has seen that many moons.
And its wonderful,and touching,that you ahve been reunited,and that you can help her,through her Golden Years!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/catmandu/Picture785.jpg
Princess Meeeoows Hello!!

[finn's mom]

Oh, my gosh, Val! She's so beautiful! And, that happens...20 years old, anyway...my ex's grandparents cared for a cat that was over 20 the last time I heard about her. Still outside catching mice! A calico, as well...Ethel is gorgeous, what a sweet thing for you to have been able to see her, cuddle her and capture her on film. :)

[Logan]

What a heartwarming story, Val! I'm so glad she got some "lap" time with you and showed you that she still remembers you. I'm also glad she gets to go inside. How wonderful!!!! And what a miracle girl that Ethel is!!! :) She's just lovely.

[DJFyrewolf36]

It must be great to see an old fur-friend again. Ethel is an amazing kitty, and looks great for being 20.

[rg_girlca]

Wow, I agree with Logan on this being a heartwarming story.

Ethel is such a pretty old girl. I can't even imagine how you felt Val when you realized it was her. To have her sitting purring in your lap must have felt like heaven. :)

[momcat]

Miss Ethel exudes that exquisite beauty that only comes with maturity. She isn't getting older, she's getting better! At her age she has earned the right to expect... and have... things HER way. What is there to say about the extraordinary Miss Ethel Kitty?