Victoria

Victoria is a striking black cat with piercing green eyes, that change easily from almost emerald to several shades of onyx. A distinctive white blaze runs down her face, from forehead to nose, before continuing under her chin and spreading across her chest. Victoria is aptly named – she is nothing if not regal and certainly queen of all she surveys.

Unlike children or dogs (even some men!) who can be needy and dependent, cats are sure and secure and self-contained. It is easier to love a dog and takes little to win its loyalty and adoration. He is always happy to go for a walk or chase a ball or fetch a stick. Not so with a cat. A cat questions authority, prefers to come and go as it pleases and tends to turn its nose up at your suggestions. And, she also really enjoys her own company! You can feel hurt and continue to behave like a dog owner. Or you can evolve to respect your cat and learn that its affection must be earned each day.

Watching Victoria now, as she stretches languorously on a sunny patch of warm carpet, it occurs to me that I’m like her in some ways and perhaps even share her world view… I’d certainly like to live her life!

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