Interview With a Senior Cat

Well, it's been another year and Holly is still with us! She's 26 now and we're very happy she's doing so well. Here is an interview I did with her the other day:

 Me - Welcome, Holly! It's nice of you to let me interview you today!

Holly - Well, I'm not doing anything else, so why not? The sun is out and it's finally warm enough to sit on the deck railing again. Boy, what a winter! I hope it's over.

Me - I do, too! It looks like this is your favorite spot. I have a lot of pictures of you sitting here through the years.

Holly - Yes, it is. The deck is best in the morning when the sun is shining here, then I like to rest in the sunny spots in the laundry room for the afternoon.

Me - You just sit on the railing? You don't go anywhere?

Holly - No. At my age, I don't care to chase and play with the youngsters anymore. I have to hiss and swat at them to leave me alone when they try to entice me into one of their silly games.

Me - They probably have never seen any cats your age! So tell me, what's been going on since last year when I featured you on my blog for your 25th birthday?

Holly - Oh my, I'm on the internet? Did anybody say anything about that?

Me - Yes, a lot of people left birthday greetings, but we had some trouble with the internet and all the comments disappeared. I'll show you the ones that came in after that.

http://loveablecat.blogspot.com/2014/03/holly-is-25-welcome-to-birthday-party.html

Everybody admires you for being a great cat and living to such a ripe old age!

Holly - They do? Did you know that 26 cat years is like 120 human years?

Me - I did! I have a chart on that...somewhere....If I can find it, I'll put it in the Kitty Times newsletter again. Can you tell us the secret of your longevity, how you have managed to live so long?

Holly - I think one reason could be that I've never been left to fend for myself as an outside cat or ignored inside the house. I've always been loved. I think love is the most important factor in achieving a long life.

Me - I think that's true, and you're definitely one of the lucky ones. I'll never forget the day we brought you home.

Holly - Me neither! I was 15 then and it was a cold winter, like this year. I don't remember the date, though.

Me - It was in March, 2004. You've been here for 11 years.

Holly - Thank you for not sending me to live with anyone else, by the way. I knew you did that because you feared no one would want to adopt a senior cat. I missed my family for a while, but it's been good here, too. Say, did you ever find my actual date of birth?

Me - No, and that's why I chose March as your unofficial birthday.

Holly - That's OK, but I suppose that's why I'll never win the "oldest cat" trophy. We can't prove anything without papers.

Me - That's right, but we both know how old you are and I celebrate you every day for being here. Say, you look like you've filled out a little since last year, too.

Holly - Yes! I gained almost 2 pounds this year. Thanks for serving my favorite food....meat! We kitties are carnivores, you know.

Me - I know, and I respect that and want you to be happy and healthy.

Holly - I'm sorry I don't groom myself these days. I just don't like licking my fur anymore.

Me - That's OK. I enjoy brushing you. Sorry about having to shave the mats off, though.

Holly - I'm sorry, too. I just can't always keep my tongue in my mouth and the drool dries on my fur now and then.

Me - I understand. Well, it's been a long day and it's time to eat again. What would you like for supper?

Holly - You have to ask? OK, I'm ready! I know it's going to be the good stuff again!

Me - You got it, girl. Thanks for chatting with us and Happy Birthday again!