Jack is my guardian angel and James is my soulmate.
Jack and James
Here is my precious Jack. A friend of mine has a cat named Jack who just
passed away, and it reminded me that we have to cherish every moment with
our angels who love us unconditionally and make us better humans.
Jack was born without his hind left foot. His leg was fused to his sister’s
leg, and they had to be separated. In most photos of Jack, you can’t tell,
but in this one, you can see his leg and stub.
He is 14 now, and
still has no problem running or jumping. Sometimes he tries to scratch his
head with the foot he doesn’t have! I will scratch his head for him while
his stub sticks up in the air vibrating.
Jack is the most lovable being I have ever known. I am very thankful,
honored, and blessed to have him in my life.
I met James sixteen years ago on June 19, a three-month old kitten who was
an unexpected birthday present. I remember telling my friends, adamantly,
“Don’t get me an animal! I can’t afford it.” I had just moved to Charleston,
South Carolina, and I didn’t even have a job yet. I was livid when they gave
me this kitten!
James would have been killed that day at the shelter had they not adopted
him for me. I named him after my grandfather, who died soon after. My
grandfather was touched that I named this precious kitten after him. And
they did meet once.
James is my soulmate. I love him more than I can say. As an animal rights
activist, I don’t know how I would’ve survived the last 16 years without
him. My other cat Jack joined us later, and I think of Jack as my guardian
angel. But James is my soulmate. In this photo, you can see his “healing paw
of power” on me. I don’t know how else to describe it. He puts his paw on me
while he’s purring and transmits this healing energy that gives me the
strength to fight for the animals.
I’m very grateful to have James in my life. I’m also very grateful for all
of my Facebook friends who fight for the animals. Trillions of animals
suffer and die, and there are very few humans who speak up for them. I
couldn’t be the impactful voice for the animals I am without James.
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