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Memories: Persia's Great Escape
One day, long ago, Persia decided to go on an adventure. A friend had
sent me a package. The United Parcel Service guy knocked on the door. I opened the door to retrieve it and Persia took the opportunity to dash outside. I immediately went after her. I called to her. Oh no, she was in the big OUTDOORS. An adventure! She paused, but wouldn't come to me. I followed her all along the back of the apartments... I worried constantly because there was a busy street right there. Don't run into the street! She finally came to a halt at the end of the next block. She had turned and was about to come to me when some *idiot* opened his front door and let two big dogs (unleashed) out. They scared the heck out of her and she took off running. (I said some rather unkind words to the man.) Night fell. I was out with a flashlight, looking for her. Calling for her. I had to go to work the next day. I had to go to sleep. It also poured down rain. I was feeling completely bereft. When I got home from work I went out on the patio, calling for her. No Persia. I sat down on the swing and started to cry. I felt sure I'd never see her again. As the sun was setting I went inside. A few minutes later I heard a meow at the patio door. "Meow?" Yep, she had found her way home. She had dried mud and leaves stuck to her fur. I'm guessing she slept huddled under a bush next to one of the apartments. I plucked some leaves from her fur and brushed the dried mud off. She sat in my lap and purred. She decided the big OUT wasn't nearly as nice as she thought it was. She never tried to run outside again. Jill |
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Memories: Persia's Great Escape
"jmcquown" wrote in message ... One day, long ago, Persia decided to go on an adventure. A friend had sent me a package. The United Parcel Service guy knocked on the door. I opened the door to retrieve it and Persia took the opportunity to dash outside. I immediately went after her. I called to her. Oh no, she was in the big OUTDOORS. An adventure! She paused, but wouldn't come to me. I followed her all along the back of the apartments... I worried constantly because there was a busy street right there. Don't run into the street! She finally came to a halt at the end of the next block. She had turned and was about to come to me when some *idiot* opened his front door and let two big dogs (unleashed) out. They scared the heck out of her and she took off running. (I said some rather unkind words to the man.) Night fell. I was out with a flashlight, looking for her. Calling for her. I had to go to work the next day. I had to go to sleep. It also poured down rain. I was feeling completely bereft. When I got home from work I went out on the patio, calling for her. No Persia. I sat down on the swing and started to cry. I felt sure I'd never see her again. As the sun was setting I went inside. A few minutes later I heard a meow at the patio door. "Meow?" Yep, she had found her way home. She had dried mud and leaves stuck to her fur. I'm guessing she slept huddled under a bush next to one of the apartments. I plucked some leaves from her fur and brushed the dried mud off. She sat in my lap and purred. She decided the big OUT wasn't nearly as nice as she thought it was. She never tried to run outside again. Jill Please continue the Memories of Persia posts. I will enjoy reading them. I would like you to think about what a great life you gave her (lost declawed cat, how badly that could have turned out) but it didn't due to you. At some time in the future, not yet, please think about getting another pet. It's hard to live alone without something to love and love you back. I hope that it's not too insensitive to say that at the moment. You have so much to offer a cat (or even a dog since you have had both experiences) that needs someone. Tweed |
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