Short stories: A cat's perspective on life 44 Articles

by Courtney Lundin

I was born in the wild. At least that's what the boss of the people I live with keep saying. "We caught him wild," they say, as if I am not what I am but some wild creature to be chased and caught. Heh. But find and cat...read more

by Jacinta Hall

I wake up with a start. I'm not sure why but then I realize that the next door neighbors white fluff ball is scratching on the glass door. It sees me and starts yapping. Just perfect. Nap time cut short because of thi...read more

by Tasha Richard

Ashes, Squirrel Hunter There he was, taunting me through the two panes of glass that separated us. He knew I couldn't get him, not through the window at least, but if I ever made my way outside I would. I flicked the t...read more

by Dazjae

Dear Owner, I cringe calling you owner, but it's better than calling you master I suppose... You should know if my body language hasn't sufficiently communicated this, that I most certainly will not lick you because ...read more

by Noel Mcgivern

The ramblings of an elderly moggy. I was born into a busy household. There were four in my litter and many more cats and dogs in the house. The cats were in charge, of course. However, when the food was put down you ha...read more

by Patti Mcquillen

I am black with a white spot on my belly. My owner wanted to name me Domino; yet, she changed her mind to Cuddles when she discovered my fondness for being held close. Her mother thinks I ought to have a name bearing my in...read more

by Trish Little

IDENTITY CRISIS Maizie lay snugly curled up in her bed and for all intents and purposes she looked contented, however, she was not. She was deep in thought, and it seemed the longer she spent doing this, the more confu...read more

by Annette Cuddeback

I'm going to let a cat I once owned tell you her version of my morning routine from a normal day back in January of 1995.... As I open my sleepy yellow eyes I look around the small barely furnished room. There she is, ...read more

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by Fish Paste

I never knew my mom, since I opened my eyes I only saw humans. For a while, I thought I came from a human. Now I know that humans come from eggs, and cats come from other cats. At least that is what Debbie says. She is ...read more

by Jenifer Rose

"I can't understand why they complain so much," Raven thought to herself. "I mean how hard can being human be. They should try being me for a while." Raven, a six month old black kitten was laying on the couch watchin...read more

by Heidi Marie Fleetfoot

Well, to live this life you've got to be smart. You've got to know when to jump and and be up on you're toes and when to kick back, relax, enjoy the sun. Me, I like to stretch right out there in the long grass, feeling the...read more

by Shimasad

Purrrrr...purrrrr..."Cat oh cat, have I got it made!" said Stripes to himself, as he basked in the afternoon sun. He had been soaking in the rays for nearly two hours. The double french door glass was clear and shot the su...read more

by Ami Shelley

..::Cat Thoughts::.. Eurgh! What is this?! Tuna flavour again! You know, it doesn't even taste like tuna. They don't tell the owner that do they?! They try and trick me by putting a picture of a fish on the tin, but I ...read more

by Samantha Kingsbury

I live here on the crowded streets where the road is my bed. Where am I? I often ask myself, but never find an answer. Think you that I can read your people-signs with your jumble of language and words telling me things...read more

by Jodie Livingston

Who is this fool not feeding me any "squishy" food today? And why does she keep throwing them little pick balls at me,am I supposed to chase that hideous thing? Why did she have a big smile on her face when she gave me tha...read more

by Marie Jane Schouwstra

What's that? I hear something. I know that sound, it's the sound of my pets. They must be waking up and I know what that means, it's time to eat. I'll just go down stairs and stand my my bowl as I do everyday. I like that ...read more

by S. L. McCartney

I don't really know where I came from, or when my life even began. I know that life for me started in late summer when I scratched and scratched on someone's back door until they finally opened it. The man who I first seen...read more

by Klaus Bremer

Clouds Finally a glorious morning. Bright sunshine bathed everything in its path with golden rays and the exuberant song of robins and other birds welcoming spring echoed through the nearby woods. Double digit temp...read more

by Lisa Fillers

Have you ever pondered life from a cat's perspective? Wouldn't it be wonderful to know what your furry feline friend is really thinking? Considering how much larger a human being is than a cat, it's a wonder at all tha...read more

by Jennifer Kamano

Hi! My name is Snuggles, the cat and I would like to tell you how I met my mommy. When I was living at the animal shelter in Galesburg, Illinois, this lady, that I heard called Jennifer, came in to look at various cats wi...read more