Loving Companions
Lily writes about LisaMay...18 total reviews
Comment from karenina
Wow, yes! This is so good!
I had two wonderful cats, Toula and Annabelle.
Correction. They chose me as their human and I was honored they allowed me to live with them...
They trained me very well! A swish of a tail meant "give me space"---
A padded paw " swipe" meant "Time to cuddle!"
They've both passed .
Not before they saved my life!
True story: About eight years in, Toula began a new habit of leaping on my chest in the wee hours of the mornings and "kneading"--until I eventually repositioned her by sweeping or sliding my hand between her body and mine...
After about two weeks of this I was sleep deprived and grumpy!
Toula and Annabelle apparently held a feline conference because as soon as I "swept" Toula off, Annabelle would take over!
Within days of this tag team kneading, I was surprised that Toula (inadvertently?) clawed my left breast through my nightgown.
Unhappily, I got up and grabbed peroxide and a cotton ball to cleanse the "wound."
I began cleaning the area...
Wait.
I felt a tiny "lump."
I swallowed my fear, but I knew.
Next day I called my doctor...had a mammogram before sunset and a needle biopsy the next day.
Toula and Annabelle were "kneading" breast cancer.
If not for them I never would have noticed such a small tumor.
Oh, there was surgery, chemo, radiation.
And survival.
So you keep loving up on Lily!
I'm cancer free.
Karenina
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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Wow, yes! This is so good!
I had two wonderful cats, Toula and Annabelle.
Correction. They chose me as their human and I was honored they allowed me to live with them...
They trained me very well! A swish of a tail meant "give me space"---
A padded paw " swipe" meant "Time to cuddle!"
They've both passed .
Not before they saved my life!
True story: About eight years in, Toula began a new habit of leaping on my chest in the wee hours of the mornings and "kneading"--until I eventually repositioned her by sweeping or sliding my hand between her body and mine...
After about two weeks of this I was sleep deprived and grumpy!
Toula and Annabelle apparently held a feline conference because as soon as I "swept" Toula off, Annabelle would take over!
Within days of this tag team kneading, I was surprised that Toula (inadvertently?) clawed my left breast through my nightgown.
Unhappily, I got up and grabbed peroxide and a cotton ball to cleanse the "wound."
I began cleaning the area...
Wait.
I felt a tiny "lump."
I swallowed my fear, but I knew.
Next day I called my doctor...had a mammogram before sunset and a needle biopsy the next day.
Toula and Annabelle were "kneading" breast cancer.
If not for them I never would have noticed such a small tumor.
Oh, there was surgery, chemo, radiation.
And survival.
So you keep loving up on Lily!
I'm cancer free.
Karenina
Comment Written 28-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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Oh my goodness, what a story. I've heard of dogs that can detect cancer, but to have your own cats help you out is remarkable. So glad it had a good outcome eventually.
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More than you needed in a review, I know! After reading "Lily" I just had to share!
Karenina
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I appreciate your sharing... some reviewers struggle to make the 140 character minimum.
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Hmmm. I'm much too verbose to have THAT issue!
:)
Comment from evilynne
Lily writes an adorable tale. Her owner seems quite a good pet to have and they share a special relationship. This great little tale is enjoyable and well written, very imaginative. Evi
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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Lily writes an adorable tale. Her owner seems quite a good pet to have and they share a special relationship. This great little tale is enjoyable and well written, very imaginative. Evi
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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Thanks for your wonderful review comments, Evi. I very much appreciate the high rating you gave my story.
Comment from Paul McFarland
That's a good one, Lily. I'm Sam - Paul's granddog. I write to Sunny sometimes, too. You have done a great job with this piece. I think you and Wendy are going to be battling it out in the contest. I've got to get off the computer. I think I hear Paul coming.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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That's a good one, Lily. I'm Sam - Paul's granddog. I write to Sunny sometimes, too. You have done a great job with this piece. I think you and Wendy are going to be battling it out in the contest. I've got to get off the computer. I think I hear Paul coming.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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Hi Sam. Thanks for your feedback about this piece - although I guess you'd prefer some other feed.
Comment from jessizero
This was an adorable take on the "tell us about your pet" prompt. Lily is blessed to have adopted you. I hope you two have a long, happy, healthy life together. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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This was an adorable take on the "tell us about your pet" prompt. Lily is blessed to have adopted you. I hope you two have a long, happy, healthy life together. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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I do feel blessed that Lily adopted me to be her human pet. Thank you for your good wishes.
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Lisa,
I love this,
"When I adopted her, I was a scaredy-cat, the runt of the litter getting bullied by my siblings." ... that's so true. We think we've adopted our cats, but it's definitely the other way around. They are the bosses. They do what they want. That includes jumping up on the kitchen counter to sample whatever is left uncovered... roast turkey, cinnamon buns, or bacon.
and this,
"... like when I put my bum in her face or puke on the carpet." ... Are you hiding in our closet? We spend big bucks on quality cat food. Not "Friskies or I AMS". And every other night, one of our three cats barfs on the rug! And it (was) a good rug, too... from India! Maybe I should say "Outia"!
Yeah, those cat bums, tail up in the air! "Here, look!"
They chew on my wife's houseplants, and that usually makes them sick, too.
And they wake us up at 4am- 5am. It's always so hard to get back to sleep! Yes, they are persistent! Ray-Ray won't stop meowing until he gets favorable results.
I especially like the way that "Lily" calls LisaMay her "pet"...
"During the day, LisaMay is a free-range pet and comes and goes as she pleases."
and,
"LisaMay gets a bit bossy sometimes, but I would hate hate hate to lose her. I think I should get her microchipped, just in case." ...that's so funny!
Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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Hi Lisa,
I love this,
"When I adopted her, I was a scaredy-cat, the runt of the litter getting bullied by my siblings." ... that's so true. We think we've adopted our cats, but it's definitely the other way around. They are the bosses. They do what they want. That includes jumping up on the kitchen counter to sample whatever is left uncovered... roast turkey, cinnamon buns, or bacon.
and this,
"... like when I put my bum in her face or puke on the carpet." ... Are you hiding in our closet? We spend big bucks on quality cat food. Not "Friskies or I AMS". And every other night, one of our three cats barfs on the rug! And it (was) a good rug, too... from India! Maybe I should say "Outia"!
Yeah, those cat bums, tail up in the air! "Here, look!"
They chew on my wife's houseplants, and that usually makes them sick, too.
And they wake us up at 4am- 5am. It's always so hard to get back to sleep! Yes, they are persistent! Ray-Ray won't stop meowing until he gets favorable results.
I especially like the way that "Lily" calls LisaMay her "pet"...
"During the day, LisaMay is a free-range pet and comes and goes as she pleases."
and,
"LisaMay gets a bit bossy sometimes, but I would hate hate hate to lose her. I think I should get her microchipped, just in case." ...that's so funny!
Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 24-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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Thanks for your review, Kimbob. I really enjoyed reading about the similarities in your household that your cats inflict on you.
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is so cute. The cat reads the prompt for the contest, thinks she's in charge, and tells the story about her pet human. Lily, your human taught you well. Your grammar is perfect and you've written a great story. I wish you well in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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This is so cute. The cat reads the prompt for the contest, thinks she's in charge, and tells the story about her pet human. Lily, your human taught you well. Your grammar is perfect and you've written a great story. I wish you well in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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I read a book that said cats could paint, so I thought to myself, why not give writing a try too? LisaMay encourages my creativity - she makes a great pet, but it's just as well she never tries to sit on MY knee.
Comment from cat frenette
Lily, you're adorable, and write a very lovely story.
Yes, you should be a responsible pet owner and have your pet microchipped. Especially if she is free-range. They've been known to wander. :)
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Lily, you're adorable, and write a very lovely story.
Yes, you should be a responsible pet owner and have your pet microchipped. Especially if she is free-range. They've been known to wander. :)
Comment Written 22-Jun-2022
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is amusing and endearing Lisa and you have found a great companion here with your special Lily as you understand each other perfectly, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
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This is amusing and endearing Lisa and you have found a great companion here with your special Lily as you understand each other perfectly, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 22-Jun-2022
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, Loving Companions, is the best. I can see why Lily gets so much time on-line. She really has her relationship sized up well. Having a reliable and loving pet is important for a cat.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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This story, Loving Companions, is the best. I can see why Lily gets so much time on-line. She really has her relationship sized up well. Having a reliable and loving pet is important for a cat.
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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Thanks for your wonderful review comments, Bill. I very much appreciate the high rating you gave my story.
Comment from blondie560
Oh this is very clever. Any cat owner knows exactly what Lily is talking about. I chuckled out loud when Lily said LisaMay is a free-range pet! I'm happy to know that Lily has a wonderful owner who loves her very much, even if she does puke on the carpet sometimes!
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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Oh this is very clever. Any cat owner knows exactly what Lily is talking about. I chuckled out loud when Lily said LisaMay is a free-range pet! I'm happy to know that Lily has a wonderful owner who loves her very much, even if she does puke on the carpet sometimes!
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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I really appreciate the high rating you gave my story! LisaMay got a bit jealous so she hid my toys for a while as a joke.