I held a kitten today!

**davidpizzica** · 05-09-2010, 05:59 PM

As some of you may know I'm now living in an assisted living facility. We usually don't have much contact with animals here as we're not allowed pets in our rooms. We do have a resident westie named Molly that comes in a lot, but she's not a cat. Today a friend of mine brought in an absolutely beautiful orange and white tabby! Her name is Willow and she's 9 weeks old. That was the FIRST time I held a cat in my arms in over 8 months! To me it was the greatest feeling in the world. I've been talking with the activity people here to maybe bring a cat or a kitten every two weeks or monthly, as I think would brighten some of the lives of the residents.

**Catty1** · 05-09-2010, 06:07 PM

Awww, I bet he was SO CUTE! How wonderful! I hope there is a pet visiting organization in town there that will do this.

When my sis was in long-term care, there was one adult cat that had a great temperament for visiting - and he was an orangie too! His owner said his name was "George with a J."

So, Jorg.

Wishing you more kitties to hug.

**Queen of Poop** · 05-09-2010, 06:37 PM

How wonderful for you David!!

**katladyd** · 05-09-2010, 06:50 PM

For some of us, contact with kitties is essential to our mental health. You should mention this to the Powers That Be. A cuddle with a kitty can do so much for a person and this should be recognized. Plus, cats are easier to keep than dogs.

**Sonia59** · 05-10-2010, 03:18 AM

Aww that's wonderful! I hope they will accept your request, or even have a resident kitty, it would be great!

**Laura's Babies** · 05-10-2010, 08:33 AM

When my friend was in a nursing home, I took a litter of kittens over to visit one day and it made everyones day! Everyone got excited, the residents and the employees. That home had a resident cat that was free to wander where ever it wanted and it meant a LOT to the people who stayed there. There were also several residents there that were allowed to bring their own cat to live with them there as long as they stayed in the owners room. I thought that was exceptionally nice. Great to hear from you David! I miss you..

**happylabs** · 05-11-2010, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by katladyd

For some of us, contact with kitties is essential to our mental health. You should mention this to the Powers That Be. A cuddle with a kitty can do so much for a person and this should be recognized. Plus, cats are easier to keep than dogs.

I agree! I had the worst, most horrible day at work yesterday. I felt so miserable when I got home but as I was driving down my driveway I saw Buddy in the window and my mood immediately changed.

I hope you can get to see kitties more often David. I know you really miss them.