It shouldn't be that surprising to those who know me that I love cats, and as much as try to be a non-biased "Mom Cat," you are bound to find more images of my boy cat than my girl cat. They're both sweet, lovable, unique, and everything one could want in cats, but The Bud* is the most wonderful cat with whom I have ever shared a home and our relationship is very dear to my heart.
I'm going to cheat a little and show a few of my favorite images of The Bud, but my reasons for loving each of them is very similar. I think that each of them shows our closeness and his trust in me. Those who also have known me for a while, or anyone who has visited our house, also knows that he is the epitome of a scaredy cat. He can't stand to be in the presene of any humans, but my husband and myself. The vet, Dr. Konz, gets some privileges, but certainly not of his own free-will.
A Young Crasher
Darling Boy
This one makes me want to simply pet his sweet little nose and somehow earn the unconditional love that he has provided to me.
My Little Boy
I think this one absolutely shows his vulnerability and his capability for emotions.
The Buddy Nose Shot
Curosity killed the cat, or so they say. Well, thankfully not this one yet. Although, we believe he must be on life 6 or 7.
Profile of a Cat
For me, this photograph is particularly cool from a scientific perspective. Who gets to really see how a cat eye looks up close? It also again just highlights the trust that this animal has for me, and frankly the converse too, because I have felt the wrath of the Buddy claw and to put myself this close to him could, and depending on his mood, turn out to be a mistake. It this case it wasn't. I just simply looked silly lying on the floor trying to make this image.
And, while I write this piece, a bored Buddy is in the other room playing with a crumpled piece of paper. Guess it's time to go.
I would like to add that last Sunday, NATURE by PBS featured a program called "Why We Love Cats and Dogs." If you are at all interested in learning a bit more about your furry friends, I highly recommend spending an hour being amazed by their grace, intelligence, and tenderness.
Learn more here - "Why We Love Cats and Dogs"
*The Bud is also known as Buddy, Crash, Crasher-San, Darling Boy and the list goes on.
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cat, nature, pbs, relationship, the bud, why i love this photograph
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