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Our Forever Bond with Cats

Bonding with Cats Here and Beyond

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For thousands of years humans have bonded with their cats, and today we recognize that that bond has no limits. The unique bond between cats and humans is awesome to behold and even more incredible to experience. Each day brings new pleasures, just by living side-by-side with one of Nature's most beautiful, complex and mysterious creatures.

That this bond continues even beyond the grave is undeniable evidence of its capacity. Explore here the many facets of this powerful, everlasting bond.

Giving Thanks for Cats We Have Loved

While Thanksgiving is set aside for giving thanks to the bounties of life, I always include thanks for the many cats who have brought unconditional love and joy into my life. Their memories, and yes, their spirits still serve as inspiration today.

Compelling Cases for Souls of Animals

Photo of Book Cover "Does God Ever Speak through Cats?"Photo Credit: © David Evans
Comfort for Believers - Thought-Provoking Reading for Skeptics

After being taken to task for a comment in an article referring to the soul of animals, I took the subject to my readers in a poll: "Do cats have souls?". Not only did an overwhelming majority vote "Yes," but many of the thoughtful comments to my blog provided resources which backed up my position.

For those of my readers who have lost beloved cats to death, I'm passing on these resources as comfort in the belief that we will see them again in the hereafter.

Quest for the Rainbow Bridge

Cover Photo: The Rainbow Bridge, by Paul C. DahmPhoto Credit: Courtesy of PriceGrabber
Perhaps more than any other written piece in history, The Rainbow Bridge has brought comfort and solace to pet owners trying to cope with the grief of loss of a beloved cat, dog, or other pet.

The story describes a bucolic place "just this side of heaven," where dogs and cats, bunnies and birds, all live peacefully among the gentle meadows and hills, running and cavorting together in the lush green grass. They are all young again, in perfect health, and want for nothing - except the humans they loved. One by one, they wait for us at the Bridge, and when our time comes their eyes light up in indescribable joy as we join them, to cross the Rainbow Bridge together.

Follow my journey toward discovery of the true author of this lovely poem.

Join the Discussion!

How has your bond with your cat affected your life? Do you find it enriching, or does it perhaps limit your other outside interests? Share your feelings and experiences with other readers by clicking in the Comments section on the link.

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