Celebrating Nine Years With The Dude
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
February 14, 2023 2:09pm CST
Hard to believe The Dude has been a part of my family for nine years today. He was adopted in 2014. Was surprised to find him on what we call death row at the shelter. One of the last to be adopted are the black cats. When I saw his eyes, I could not walk away and leave him there. And had no intention of adopting a second cat. Oh well. Glad I did.
The Dude has also learned the key to getting along with my other cat Brendel. He has accepted the fact that she was here first. And she will always be the boss. He seems to be ok with that. Even though she is half his size, they make it work. And seem to be buddies on most days. Funny, he likes getting under a blanket. Brendel does not at all.
This cat has really gotten close to my heart. He just knows when something is going on with me. And he becomes my shadow. I call him my therapy cat. He is a Bombay cat, which have dog like characteristics. So many stories I could tell you.He has helped me on many days. (Brendel has as well.) I will share more on another day abbot this special black cat.
Put together this collage from over the years. I have tons of photos and it was hard deciding which ones to share. He seems to enjoy the camera.
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@kaylachan (69844)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Feb 23
I miss having a black cat. I am glad you managed to make it work for you, though. I would not try it with Chilly. However, I do love them in general. I am glad to hear you have had nine wonderful years.
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@kaylachan (69844)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Feb 23
@CarolDM Black cats tend to be the most friendly and loving cats. They don't always get along with other cats. I had one who did, and one that didn't.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Feb 23
@kaylachan That is what I have been told. It is true with the Dude. He gets along great with Brendel.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
14 Feb 23
I had a cat for some months and learned a lot from him. I wish I can be able to have another cat as a pet. They´re really great creatures.
@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
15 Feb 23
@CarolDM Yes, they are. After having my cat for two weeks, I developed a strong bond with him. My cat like all cats was very independent
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Feb 23
@quantum2020 Yes mine are independent too, but they depend on me for many things.
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@allknowing (136541)
• India
15 Feb 23
Picking those for the collage must have been a hard decision from the lot you have. Dude must be ever grateful that you are his care taker.
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@wolfgirl569 (106397)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Feb 23
I love the bottom right of him peeking out
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@astutimeliana723 (4638)
• Indonesia
15 Feb 23
The cat is very much like my cat all black fur. Her name is Popi, he is a smart and obedient cat. He understands that when he is called, he immediately comes and approaches, I love him very much like family.
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@FourWalls (68102)
• United States
14 Feb 23
Happy anniversary, The Dude!! We all love you!!
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
15 Feb 23
Love the collage of pictures. Dude certainly is a beautiful cat. Black cats have always been my favorite and I've had a few over the years. When I was growing up we had a black cat named Beethoven because he loved to sleep on the piano.
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
15 Feb 23
@CarolDM cats are very entertaining and I"m glad he gets along well with Brendel
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Feb 23
@Marilynda1225 Thanks, it is the only way he could survive here.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
15 Feb 23
@CarolDM
Carol, that is beautiful and congrats on knowing and being a part of Dude's life for 9 years and him finding a way to get a long with Brendel. It sounds like he really wanted someone to adopt him so he accepted your situation and I bet he is glad that you are the one that did it and made him a part of your family. I am glad he is your shadow and knows when to be there for you.
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