Ragamuffin Wow What a Cat!



Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008

by
CR&K Enterprises

Let me just say right off the bat that I am not a cat lover!  Rocky, he is not just any c
at.  He owns me.  If you are a cat lover then you know you don't own a cat, they own you.  Rocky does not know that I am not a cat lover.  He just knows I love him.  My wife has 4 cats and I can't stand any of them.  But Rocky is different, let me tell you why.  My wife found Rocky and 3 other cats in the back of my pickup truck at about 3 days old.  The momma was no where to be found.  Well not wanting any of them to just die, I proceeded to bottle feed all of them 3 times a day.  Rocky just stood out from the rest.  He was always the first to get fed and would drink the most.  I guess that determination is what kept him alive as the other 3 died. 
Having 3 dogs in the house has made Rocky act more like a dog than a feline.  Everyday he meets me at the door when I return home from work.  If I am busy doing something I can always count on him to help me.  Rocky even loves to eat what I eat.  He is a constant companion who has thourghly won over the heart of dog person.
 
Let me just say that if you get the opportunity to bottle feed any domesticated animal, I urge you to do it.  There have been few things in my life that have satisfied me more than raising my cat. A few things I learned in the process:
1) Powered cat milk works just as good as liquid and is cheaper.
2) In a pinch baby formula will not kill them, just not too much.
3) The weeping from the eyes can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection.  This will kill a young cat very quickly.
 
What a joy to raise an animal from birth.  I encourage all to give it a try once.
The author is a 43 year old husband and father of 2 sons ages 20 & 23.  The greatest thing in his life is his 1 year old granddaughter.  He has earned a BS degree in Mathematics so writing is not his strong suit.  He is a Christian business man who is dedicated to following Christ in business and in family life.  He is a spiritual leader as well as a certified lay speaker in the United Methodist Church.

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» left by Avis Ward
 3 years 65 days ago.
131 fans.
Wow! I didn't know this story was here and you've done exactly what I suggested in my last comment. Good job, Rick!

I am NOT a cat person either. And although a 'sweet' story, I'll pass on getting a kitten and bottle feeding her/him.

You're a good man to allow Ragamuffin to convert you! I'm sure your wife gets a kick out of the transformation!

Be well,
Avis
» left by Mr. Rick 3 years 65 days ago.
6 fans.
Thanks Avis,
Yes my wife loves the idea that this cat has taken to me.  She is hoping I will take to her cats also.  Not going to happen.
» left by David Pekrul
 3 years 65 days ago.
66 fans.
I'm not a cat person, but I did like your story. Cats seem know that I don't like them and they use this to annoy me. Any time I visit someone who has a cat, it seems to have a need to walk across me, walk around my feet, over the back of the couch by my head, anything to annoy me.
» left by Mr. Rick 3 years 64 days ago.
6 fans.
Yea David, I know what you mean.  Rocky tends act more like a dog than a cat.  He even sleeps on the floor with the dogs in their dog bed.  I hope he never finds out he's a cat.
 
Rick
» left by Doris Canova
 3 years 64 days ago.
3 fans.
Rick:
 
I know what youare saying. We have the "King" in our home for about 4 yrs. That said i have had the chance to watch and feed kittens.You know we cared for them so the good Lord sent them to us.thanks again
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