Our Baby Turns 8... Happy Birthday Brutus

My philosophy when it came to pets was much like that of having children: 

You got what you got, and you loved them unconditionally regardless 

of whatever their personalities or flaws turned out to be...

Perhaps the greatest gift an animal has to offer 

is a permanent reminder of who we really are.

I will never stop saying that the day Brutus came into our lives was one of the 

best days ever.  Today our little baby turns 8.  It has been 8 glorious years and we

 are hoping for many many more to come.  This little kitty has transformed both Arvid

 and I and has made us better human beings.  Being a cat lover and having had cats before, 

I knew exactly what was going to happen, but seeing Arvid change and become a more patient,

 caring and nurturing person right before my eyes was something amazing.  Arvid is a new

 person and he himself will tell you that it is due to Brutus.  Our Brutus is now a big boy.

Neither Arvid nor I can visualize our lives without Brutus.  He makes

everyday a wonderfully interesting and fun filled day.  Everyone who meets 

him falls in love with him.  Maybe it's his easy going disposition or just the fact 

that he is so gentle and always so loving.  Whatever it is we are hooked for life.

As everyone knows, Brutus has gone through some very challenging times.  Throughout

all of this he has never ceased to be the loving kitty we know.  He has had an amazing 

journey this last year and a half and through it all his disposition has never changed.  If he

were human most would say that his strength and determination is amazing and it is what

has gotten him so far in life.  I will say he is one helluva  fighter and the most resilient kitty cat.

8 years old today.  Time is going too fast.  I would like to bottle it up and keep

Brutus with us forever.  He makes our lives better and happier.  He is our baby .

Happy birthday Brutus.  Mama and dada love you forever.
As the saying goes, until one has loved an animal,
 a part of one's soul remains unawakened.

Wishing you all a good day and remember.
Grab life by the tail, and then pet it

Your pet is not your friend.  It is your hostage.
When I am feeling low, all I have to do
is watch Brutus and my courage returns....

~Nadiya~

Why Children Need A Pet....

Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms...

Animals are such wonderful creatures. For all of us who are lucky and fortunate to have a pet in our lives let us always remember to cherish and take great care of our little buddies. They bring us so much joy and all they ask in return is just love and affection. Just with that you will have a friend and companion for life. Here are some very powerful reasons why kids should have a pet~



To have a staring contest with                    

To keep them from rolling off the couch        



To use as a couch pillow

To make sure Mom gets their good side even when they are sleeping

To listen to them read a funny story

To clean their face off so Mom doesn’t have to
To have someone to yell at the neighbor’s cat with
To use as a blanket when theirs is in the wash

To use as a warm pillow

To hold their binky for them while they sleep

….and most important

 to thank Jesus for each other!





our best friend, Brutus

I received this email/forward from a friend. The pictures say it all... Until one has experienced the friendship, love and devotion of an animal one has not really lived a full and complete life. At least I think so.  From the time I was a little girl we always had a pet at home.  As I grew into my own I continued having pets.  Today our life is so much better with Brutus in it.  I would never wish to live a life without our Brutus.  He makes everything so much fun.

A dog has lots of friends because he wags his tail and not his tongue...

I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul...

until next time...