Retired?
A slave to my critters, a typical day39 total reviews
Comment from Begin Again
If life with my pups is a prison, then yes, I would rather stay in jail forever than live without them. They respectfully sit at my feeding if I eat, willing my hand to share equally with them. Of course, I do! What kind of parent would I be if I ate anything in front of them without sharing? If I go out to eat with family, they are waiting at the door, nose sniffing and expecting the leftovers I've brought. Retirement from humans, but definitely not our fur babies.
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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If life with my pups is a prison, then yes, I would rather stay in jail forever than live without them. They respectfully sit at my feeding if I eat, willing my hand to share equally with them. Of course, I do! What kind of parent would I be if I ate anything in front of them without sharing? If I go out to eat with family, they are waiting at the door, nose sniffing and expecting the leftovers I've brought. Retirement from humans, but definitely not our fur babies.
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. I agree. I don't mind caring for all my critters. They return the favor with lots of love and the occasional mouse by the door. I couldn't live without them.
Hugs
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
A beautiful photograph certainly complements the wrting. The day sounds demanding because of all the pets! Doesn't seem like a quiet life! But the reader feels you secretly love it! Very sincere, honest and funny - I love the way you wake up!
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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A beautiful photograph certainly complements the wrting. The day sounds demanding because of all the pets! Doesn't seem like a quiet life! But the reader feels you secretly love it! Very sincere, honest and funny - I love the way you wake up!
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. The picture is of my cat, Sweetie. She is the boss over all the critters in the house, including me. They are demanding, but I love them all.
Hugs
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I truly enjoyed this once having 5 cats at once (twice) I understand your day. I truly hate to tell you that even with one animal, you never get to relax. He or she wants to be fed, the litter box cleaned, or in my case, the cat wakes me up to be fed by hounding me until I get up.
A well-told and delightful story of your "retirement."
Good luck in the contest.
Mary
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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I truly enjoyed this once having 5 cats at once (twice) I understand your day. I truly hate to tell you that even with one animal, you never get to relax. He or she wants to be fed, the litter box cleaned, or in my case, the cat wakes me up to be fed by hounding me until I get up.
A well-told and delightful story of your "retirement."
Good luck in the contest.
Mary
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. Yep, they are a lot of work, but they return it twice over with the love I recieve.
Hugs
Comment from amahra
Fabulous, I loved it. You sound exactly like my sister in Buffalo. She has two high dogs, five cats, three Pythons, and a little critter in a glass bowl. At the end of the day, she is knocked out.
This was great writing and a great story.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Fabulous, I loved it. You sound exactly like my sister in Buffalo. She has two high dogs, five cats, three Pythons, and a little critter in a glass bowl. At the end of the day, she is knocked out.
This was great writing and a great story.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. I could go with everything except the pythons. To each their own, and if that is something she cares about, more power to her.
Hugs
Comment from damommy
This could be me, except I don't have a dog now. We are such slave to our furry little babies, but they're worth it. As it, I have nine looking at me, with two strays outside.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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This could be me, except I don't have a dog now. We are such slave to our furry little babies, but they're worth it. As it, I have nine looking at me, with two strays outside.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. You have me beat with the cats. My husband and me had a dairy farm where everyone dropped all their cats and dogs. Iused to get them fixed and find homes for them. I still ended up with six cats and a dog. I'm seventy-six and never planned to have this many this late in life. I love them, though.
Hugs
Comment from jessizero
It sounds like you have a day filled with "critters." LOL. I enjoyed reading your short account of a typical day. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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It sounds like you have a day filled with "critters." LOL. I enjoyed reading your short account of a typical day. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. Yep, they keep me busy, but I need something to do anyway. I love them all and would miss them if they were not here.
Hugs.
Comment from Terry Broxson
LOL, a great flash story, good luck in the contest. I was catdaddy to a maximum of four cats, no dogs. I can not imagine taking care of six. You have my sympathy and admiration! Good job. Terry.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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LOL, a great flash story, good luck in the contest. I was catdaddy to a maximum of four cats, no dogs. I can not imagine taking care of six. You have my sympathy and admiration! Good job. Terry.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. I don't mind caring for them. They give me a ton of love in return. I would be lost without them. They give me a lot of ideas for stories, too.
Hugs
Comment from nomi338
I am also retired. My main duty in the morning is to let the cat go outside, using whichever door he chooses. I wait patiently for him to decide. Opening up for him to come back inside is up to whomever is available, most times he accompanies who ever opens the door to go out or come in. My wife takes care of feeding and litter box, thank God.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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I am also retired. My main duty in the morning is to let the cat go outside, using whichever door he chooses. I wait patiently for him to decide. Opening up for him to come back inside is up to whomever is available, most times he accompanies who ever opens the door to go out or come in. My wife takes care of feeding and litter box, thank God.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. It sounds like your cat has you well-trained. I don't minc caring for my pets. I recieve lots of love in return.
Hugs
Comment from John Ciarmello
I can not imagine having six cats and a dog! I have a Husky, and he is all I can handle! Kudos to you, my friend. You're a true animal lover, and being a slave to their care is just another feather in your cap in my eyes. I loved this! I wish you much success with the contest. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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I can not imagine having six cats and a dog! I have a Husky, and he is all I can handle! Kudos to you, my friend. You're a true animal lover, and being a slave to their care is just another feather in your cap in my eyes. I loved this! I wish you much success with the contest. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. I love my critters and couldn't imagine life without them. I grew up on a farm, married a farmer, and live on a small farm yet today. I have never known life without animals of one kind or another.
Hugs
Comment from Rickie1
Cute story. We have a cat and dog that dictate our daily routine so I easly identify with your words. My wife is the retired one. I do the dog thing mornings and nights. Sometimes I think my wife and son feed the cat 6Xs a day. She, the cat, has a stomic issue. Thanks for the fun read. Rickie
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Cute story. We have a cat and dog that dictate our daily routine so I easly identify with your words. My wife is the retired one. I do the dog thing mornings and nights. Sometimes I think my wife and son feed the cat 6Xs a day. She, the cat, has a stomic issue. Thanks for the fun read. Rickie
Comment Written 03-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2022
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Thank you. It is almost a full-time job taking care of them. I love them dearly and wouldn't want to live without them.
Hugs
