Wonderful post Sara. I've often thought similar thoughts when I see Tubby napping. He looks so content and he sleeps so sound that you know he's not worried about a thing happening to him. I guess he's learned after all these years that I will take care of him so he doesn't have to worry. I can't say as I've ever seen Peanut sleep like that because when she needs serious sleep she goes and hides somewhere. She has always been a little more skittish and afraid of people. Although sometimes she is just so stretched out and relaxed, even though she's awake, that I know she feels safe. And if Tinky and Jupiter only knew that you were trying to be quiet so as not to wake them, they would really know they are the most lucky cats in the world.
And I don't mean to cast gray clouds or anything, but Vio & Juni brings up a good point, and Freddy & Puddy are the perfect examples. If something happens to me, either Terry would continue to keep Tubby & Peanut, or if he couldn't do it because he's on the road so much, I know my mom would take them in - and her Cranker would just have to deal with it. We do have to make plans for our pets in the event of our untimely death, just like we need to make a will and make arrangements for our children. It's not something that most people want to think about, but the saddest stories come from those who didn't plan ahead - because it really can happen to anyone of us at anytime -- and again, Freddy & Puddy are the perfect example. Please make arrangements for your pets before it becomes a necessity.
Tubby
Spring 1986 - Dec. 11, 2004
RIP Big Boy
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Peanut
Fall 1988 - Jan. 24, 2007
RIP Snotty Girl
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Robin
Fall 1997 - Oct. 6, 2012
RIP Sweet Monkeyhead Girl
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