June 20, 2010

My Dad

Jan's Funny Farm is hosting a contest for Father's Day. You are to tell a story of your daddie and link to her.


Wishing my Daddy a Happy Farther's Day! Without him I don't know if I would still be in this wonderful world. You see it all goes back to the day when I picked my family. I told the story a long time ago, last summer to be exact, but I would like to share it again. Here is my happy story . . .

. . . it was way back on the 7th of July 2009, when I was wondering around the countryside, that I heard a lot of laughter and talking, and smelled the aroma of good food. I immediately headed in the direction of all of the commotion and suddenly came upon what looked like a family picinic. This was a great find indeed. I immediately made my precence known and a few of the folks noticed me and made up to me really fast, but I found that the mom there wouldn't have anything to do with me. You see, I have since learned that she has had her heart broken many times by outside cats. She would offer them food, water, play, anything that an outside kitty would want. But several of those cats left and never came back. I didn't know at that time but she told the dad that she didn't want to get attached to anymore outside cats because of the sadness that she was feeling. I'm glad I didn't know all of this because I might have decided not to even give them a try.


I decided that I liked this family and that I would hang out and try to mooch some food off of them. The mom wouldn't pay me any attention but I didn't care because there were plenty of other folks there who did. After the dad noticed me he started petting me, then he would kind of play with me, and the best yet was that, before I knew it, he brought out some food and water just for me. Well, the mom wasn't happy. It wasn't that she didn't want to feed me it was just that she didn't want to get attached to me then to maybe have me leave and never come back. When she asked the dad why he fed me he said that I was so skinney that I must be starving and he could not let that happen. Isn't he such a wonderful one?! Anyway since he fed me the mom then picked me up and said that I WAS NOW THEIR CAT! My hears perked up when I heard that and I tried really hard not to smile . . . so because my dad let me weasel my way into his heart we are now a family and I have a forever home. I just love my family!!!

23 comments:

Sweet Purrfections said...

What a wonderful story. Your dad is a smart man!

Gemini and Ichiro said...

I think that is a wonderful tale as well. Good on your Dad!

Samantha & Mom said...

That is a wonderful Father's Day story Gracie!! Your Dad was so great to feed you and take care of you!!
Happy Father's Day to him!!
Your TX furiends,

Jans Funny Farm said...

That's such a neat story. We're glad you shared it again. Thanks for entering our giveaway. Sam is our expert winning name drawer, so he'll be on the job tomorrow. Night.

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Happy stories are for sharing, again and again. We are so glad that your dad is coping so well with you.

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

KhonKhats!

Woo got 'em!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

You've got a wonderful daddy my friend.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That is a happy story Gracie and your dad is a wonderful man.

The Creek Cats said...

You have a most wonderful family, Gracie! Happy Father's Day to your daddy!!

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

That is such a beautiful story Gracie. Yoo dad is very speshull indeed.

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

hat is such a wonderful story, Gracie! You do have a wonderful Daddy and a lovely Mom too!

Raymond and Busby said...

Gracie, we love your story and we love you!

Anonymous said...

what a wunnerful story, Gracie! we are all happeh you has your furrever home, we would not know you otherwise.

The Meezers or Billy said...

that was such a great story!!!

Jacqueline said...

We are so glad you found such a loving home, Gracie; you were a very smart girl to give them a chance to get close to you and immediately fall in love with you!...Hope your sweet Dad had a wonderful Father's Day...Happy week beautiful girl...kisses x3...Calle, Halle, Sukki

Anonymous said...

Gracie, that is a great story...they didn't see it comin' did they?

A few Good Cats said...

We enjoyed your story, Gracie... your human dad sure is special.

AFSS said...

We loves this story and the fact you are now a pampered inside cat.

Remington said...

Thank you for sharing such a touching story.

The Island Cats said...

Gracie, we remember this story when you first told it. What a sweet story of how you found your family. We hope your dad had a great Father's Day!

Rosemary B❤️ said...

Oh my goodness, this is a really lovely story. I am so glad too. This was a happy ending and a beautiful beginning for all of you!

bonkbonk

Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats said...

Yay for daddies and mewmies like yours!

Amy & the house of cats said...

Gracie - I am so sorry I am so late saying hello! My MOM is being BAD because of work and stupid busy stuff - this is our first time visiting in FOREVER! Anyway I think your dad is awesome too because without him we never would have met!! So send him some purrs of thanks from me!!

Mom is telling me to hurry up because she has so many friends to visit - so I will just say that I am missing you lots!!

Smooches!!

Barney