Every week we look for interesting stories about cats and their owners. This time we spoke with Andrea. She lives in Germany with her two boys Buggy and Murphy. Both were adopted from a shelter a few years ago, after her first cat unfortunately passed away.
Over the rainbow
"My first cat was 14 years old when she passed away. She became very ill and unfortunately found her way to heaven, over the rainbow bridge," Andrea says. The term rainbow bridge was not invented by her; it is actually a commonly used term among pet owners. It refers to a place where it is always sunny, there are green meadows, and a colorful bridge that leads an animal to heaven. The term dates back to the 1980s or 1990s and was intended to help bereaved pet owners begin their grieving process.
Love at first sight
After the loss of her beloved cat, her partner immediately went looking for a new cat. "He looked on the website of our local animal shelter and his eye fell on two little guys. It was actually love at first sight. When I met them for the first time, I also fell in love. It was clear that we had to adopt them."
Buggy and Murphy quickly felt at home. "We did not expect them to get used to their new home and to us so quickly, given their past. They were left for a few days in an empty household... I think they have a very strong bond with each other, they do not leave each other's side. If Buggy is in the kitchen, you will find Murphy there too. We also call them 'Owl and Pattex'. The boys are together 24/7. But we are not complaining!"
You are not decently dressed without some cat hair
No disadvantages
Andrea sees no downsides to caring for a cat, or in her case two cats. "Many people find it terrible to see cat hairs everywhere, but honestly, I don't mind. In fact, I think you're not well dressed without some cat hair on your clothes," Andrea says with a smile.
She sees her two boys as her children. "They are my loyal friends. I love to hear them purr, it calms me down. Buggy and Murphy seem to make me forget my worries and stress of daily life. What more could you want?"
On the other hand, Andrea also makes sure that her two boys have everything their little hearts desire "I gave them two Cat trees, which they absolutely love. They are in their playroom." She says that Buggy and Murphy spend most of their time (together) in the hammocks, like most cats.
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The happy indoor cat
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How do you make your home suitable for a happy and healthy indoor cat?
Everyone naturally wants the best for their cat, and although cats are originally outdoor animals, you can still choose to keep your cat indoors. There can be many reasons for this, for example if you live in an apartment without outdoor space and your cat simply cannot go outside. Do you live somewhere where your cat can go outside, but it's too busy outside and therefore not safe? Or are you afraid of other dangers, such as diseases, stray dogs, or perhaps that your cat might be taken away.
Don't you let your cat go outside either? Then make sure he is just as happy indoors!
