Smoky

Smoky

Smoky is my cat’s name. She is 11 years old but still looks very young, skinny, and active. Smoky has beautiful black coat and a pair of bright eyes. I have never been so close to any animals until I came to the U.S. The first time, in my whole life, I heard someone said that “animals have their own rights and freedom.” I was shocked while hearing it because it is very impossible to be happened in the country where I come from.

When I had her, she was only 4 years old. She did not adopt me right away; actually, it took some time for her to get to know me. Before I came to her life, she was completely independent. Now, she is still independent; however she has been being pampered and given too much attention, so she has become a little spoiled. Hunting is her main hobby and exercise. She has a cat’s door that is specially designed for her, so she can go in and out of the house without bothering me. There is a small creek running through our big backyard and it is also Smoky’s amusement park. She is so intelligent that she won’t say hello to skunk’s family. She loves to catch the mice or birds alive and shares her “war trophy” with me. This is the time that you will see the glory and pride on her face. She is so arrogant when she does it. And then, she will perform her own special ritual to complete the hunting procedure. Even though it is a little cruel, I am still proud of her very much.

We are good friends and companies. She is my wake-up call in the morning. She usually sits beside my bed and sings the “morning song” to me. If it doesn’t work, then she will “gently” touch my hand with her “wild paw”. Yes, you can imagine how it feels. It hurts! That’s the only time that I would like to get her disappeared from the earth. Other than that, she is such an amazing companion. Over the years, I realized that she has been playing an important role in my life. I dare not to picture if she really disappears from my life. I do love her and appreciate that we have the chance to live under the same roof. 

By Yuki 04/22/2009