Kodak Moment
Prissy's Whiskers
Posted by B. Thomas (Arlington, Texas, United States) on 25 April 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Prissy's whiskers
Say hello to Prissy. Years ago after my mother's cat died I went to the shelter. A very small, scared little calico kitten caught my eye. I adopted her and took her to my parents. They lived at the edge of a small town and didn't much like having pets inside. I thought this little cat would not last long outdoors due to roaming dogs, coyotes, and cars along the road. However, her time was up at the shelter, so each day that she lived with them was one more than she would have had otherwise.
Until my mother could no longer get around she cared for and loved Prissy. Finally Prissy could come inside sometimes and stretch out beside her on the bed. After she passed away, my dad took over, and was so lonely that he even started letting "Miss Priss" stay inside the house where she would attack his feet in bed at night.
My dad left us 3 years ago at 98 years old. Prissy is still going strong, and (can you believe this) she will be nineteen in October!!
She was basking in a sunny window and turned around for this backlit shot when I spoke to her. Here's to Prissy. YOU GO, GIRL!
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Wow, this is a beautiful cat - even older she is wonderful and amazing - sounds like she brought a lot of joy into the family!! Great work and Keep Going Prissy!!
25 Apr 2009 5:10am
@Scott Schilling: Thanks, Scott. After your series, I'm going to have to wait awhile before I have the nerve to post any of my Yosemite photos. ;-)
@Andrew: Thanks for the nice comment.
Bill Jennings from Los Altos (Bay Area Calif), United States
A beautiful cat. Even more important a great tribute to your parents. Nineteen in October! Outstanding. GO GIRL!
25 Apr 2009 6:18am
@Bill Jennings: Thanks.
Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland
Wow, what a regard. She knows how to pose and You succeeded very goog. Great.
25 Apr 2009 6:33am
@Hidalgo: Thank you. She's had many photos taken and I guess she is used to it.
Eleftheria from Athens, Greece
Wow! What a cat! She is very cats! I love all the cats of the world! :o)
25 Apr 2009 8:20am
@Eleftheria: Me too!
Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada
A great tribute. Well written narrative. And a picture perfect pose.
25 Apr 2009 12:54pm
@Lee: Thank you!
willow from Chelsea, United States
She is beautiful and doesn't look her age at all. (Girls like to hear that, you know). My Willie lived to 19 and was a good friend as well.
25 Apr 2009 1:11pm
@willow: Ha, ha. You are so right - girls do like to hear that. :-) Good for Willie too.
Kathe from Marquette, Michigan, United States
First you have a photo of a wolf that looks sort of like my dog. Now you have one of a cat that looks somewhat like a furrier version of one of my short-haired cats (we have two). Next thing you know, you're going to post a frog photo (we have two of those too - one with only one eye). ;^)
She's a beautiful cat. :^)
25 Apr 2009 3:01pm
@Kathe: Thanks. I think she is beautiful too. Well, you made me laugh. No, I do not have any frogs, but I'm sure there is an interesting story about your one eyed frog! I'd like to hear it sometime along with it's photo. ;-)))
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
A wonderful picture to go with a heartwarming story! Rock On Prissy!!!! ;-))
25 Apr 2009 3:21pm
@Eric Cousineau: "Rock on Prissy!!!!" I love that. Thanks!
@adele27: Yes, she is, and loved by all who know her. ;-)
@laur: Merci beaucoup.
@Estrella: Yes, in October. Thanks.
@zOOm: Oh, you got that right! A princess for sure.
LauraS from Chico, United States
Love this one. Beautiful cat! Marvelous posture, good catch.
25 Apr 2009 7:42pm
@LauraS: Thanks so much.
Linda from Riga/Sigulda, Latvia
she is a beauty and you've taken a very good portrait of her, there is enaugh light in the eyes
25 Apr 2009 8:16pm
@Linda: Thank you, Linda.
ZoomLNZ from Los Angeles Area, United States
Now that's a cat with character. Good shot.
25 Apr 2009 9:10pm
@ZoomLNZ: Actually, that cat IS a character! ;-)
@One: Thank you.
Val from Plano, TX, United States
She looks like a sweet cat! And of course, just beautiful!
26 Apr 2009 12:13pm
@Val: Thanks. She is a sweetie.
Tarolino from Espoo, Finland
What a truly wonderful story. You were a blessing for pretty Prissy and she was a blessing for your parents. I so love reading stories like this. I have a rescue dog myself.
26 Apr 2009 2:42pm
@Tarolino: I'm glad you rescued a dog! Will we see photos? Thanks for your comment.
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Nineteen !!??? fabulous... Better than my beloved Greta
A very beautiful portait... love in her eyes...
27 Apr 2009 9:26am
@Francesc B.: Greta was a beautiful dog. I'm sure you miss her very much.
Sarah from Suisse, Switzerland
How did I miss this posting the other day??!! I LOVE IT! What a great shot of a gorgeous cat - she really is so very beautiful. Prissy's story is very touching and it's lovely to read how much love one wee cat can bring to so many people over so many years... may she continue to be healthy and happy!
27 Apr 2009 11:16am
@Sarah: Thank you, Sarah. That is my hope for her as well.
Miss Ruthie from Glendale California, United States
Wow... She is soo Beautiful as I know your parents were too... she has a part of your mom & dad in her you know.. You will never be without them.. Cat's do have 9 lives & more! Cheers to You Both! "YOU GO GIRL" Oh by the way.... That is a Fantastic Shot!
28 Apr 2009 4:49am
@Miss Ruthie: Thank you, thank you. Great comment.
@Magda: Thanks. I agree.
Bethany from Michigan, United States
She looks excellent for being nineteen. Good for her! And the special gift of companionship that animals can give us is very special indeed.
1 May 2009 2:42am
@Bethany: That is so true!
Photosanity from Folsom, United States
She is beautiful - love the backlighting through her ear and how the bright light makes her eyes slits to show off their gorgeous irises. Well done.
1 May 2009 6:20am
@Photosanity: Thank you for the comment.
summer from roseburg, United States
Thank you for adopting... I work in a cat adoption center. so most of the cats I post are my shelter kittys looking for new homes.
1 May 2009 6:59am
@summer: Wow, good for you!!!!!! Thank you for the work you do for them. I have 4 rescued "strays" and I love them. I will be posting some photos of them later on so check back. ;-)
@Soleil Bleu: Thank you. I love the eyes, too!
Barbara from Florida, United States
Prissy is beautiful. What lovely eyes and expression looking upward. How remarkable her age. I love the story, precious.
17 Aug 2009 1:06pm
@Barbara: Thanks, Barbara. This was posted in April, and she is still going strong!
