Cats Are Cute Essay

I, Nicole Shantel Geiger, believe I’m a strong candidate for the CAT Scholarship. I was born four months early at one pound and one and a half ounces and have since then been known as a miracle baby. I’ve always been known as a fighter and described as strong due to the medical triumphs I faced from open heart surgery to almost dying at birth.

The world is divided on many issues, but one, seemingly trivial, served as an immediate date deal breaker for me and threatened my romantic future. It wasn't a question about political position, religion or about a stance on global warming. It was about a small, flexible mischievous animal that meant the world to me. How can anyone dislike it?

In the book Beautiful Boy David Sheff the father describes his and his family’s experience dealing with his son Nic who is addicted to the drug crystal meth. In telling his story David takes us down memory lane to the beginning of his life with his first wife who gives birth to his son Nic.

The musical “Cats” is an outstanding show that captivates audiences of all ages. It is based on a book of poems called, “Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats”, written by T.S. Eliot. “Cats” tells a nonsense story of different cats. The amazing music, unique costumes, and intricate dance choreography bring a breath-taking story to life that a leaves a lasting impression on the viewer.

The Kitty Genovese story is a tragic one and is a controversial topic when ethics come into play. Though she screamed for help repeatedly while being stabbed the observers from the surrounding apartments did very little to assist the young woman. One observer in specific did shout “Leave the girl alone” and that deterred the assailant for a brief moment but whether or not he acted ethically is something of a different matter. According to Duty-Base Ethics which by definition states “the doctrine that actions are morally correct if they comply with existing obligations owed another and ourselves,” one could deduct that this observer did not act

I am a self-proclaimed “cat person.” I can’t imagine my two cats being homeless. Nonetheless, have them fend for themselves. Will they be able to survive? How would they fend for themselves? Randy’s stories of Sunshine, Noel, Sota and Penn, to name a few, has profoundly touched me. The way Randy gained the pack’s trust and the patience it took Randy to establish a bond between them is admirable. The bond between Sunshine and Randy took patience, determination and trust. His keen understanding of a dog’s temperament has solidifies these stories for me. Also, Sunshine’s story prompted me to think about a feral cat I had befriended as a teenager. I named her “Mewsette.” In homage to an animated character Judy Garland portrayed in “Gay Pur-ee.”

Why are humans so attracted to cats? Cats like dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years, adapting to humans and being part of our everyday lives. In many civilizations cats have even been negated as divine. In ancient Egypt for example they were worshipped like gods and deemed holy. The position of cats in society varies on the civilization and the time period, but they nonetheless exist next to humans to some extent. This bond is unique because cats are independent, and are individualistic creatures. More than dogs, cow's, sheep’s, or any other domesticated animal cats are the closest to being equal independent companions. There is a unique bond between cats and humans that does not exist between any other animal and our history together is one of compatriots rather than dominance.

My love for cats goes back a long time. In a few years I will probably become the crazy cat lady. Cats are independent and self sufficient. They are very intelligent animals and they make good companions. I think these things make the cat a perfect

Cats and kids can make an incredibly cute combination together. I remember when John (my son) was a tiny tot, Lilly (our kitty) never left him alone. She loved him so much that she used to fast till he came back from school. It was really cute to watch their love for each other. We once presented John a cat greeting card for his birthday. He was literally on cloud nine that day.

Holly's cat is a symbol to her of freedom and independence. Holly says to the narrator, "We just sort of took up by the river one day, we don't belong to each other: he's an independent, and so am I." (p.39) Cats have a perceived personality of being naturally independent and aloof, and Holly has

“The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe is one of Poe’s greatest literary works that embodies his signature themes of death, violence, and darkness. Poe’s main character begins his narration of his horrible wrongdoings regarding them as a “series of mere household events” (Poe 705). However, this is where Poe’s satire and irony begins and the story progresses to show the deranged mindset of this character as he tries to justify his actions. As the main character proceeds to rationalize his crime, Poe is able to convey a sense of irony through his use of foreshadowing, metaphors and symbolism.

Having a pet is a wonderful idea. Pets bring companionship, personality, and gut wrenching humor to households across the world. Having previously owned both a cat and a dog, and currently being without a pet, I began to think about getting a new furry friend. Born a dog lover, and bred into a cat lover, I had the difficult decision of choosing one of the two.

What is superstition? According to The Little Oxford Dictionary, superstition is "belief in the existence or power of the supernatural; irrational fear of the unknown; a religion or practice based on such tendencies; widely held but wrong idea." Let us examine that definition in depth. First, there is "belief in the existence or power of the supernatural". This means that there is believed to be some force that can influence the events on the Earth. Second, there is "irrational fear of the unknown." This has been endemic to the human race since the early days when a cave man did not know if that cave was safe to enter or if he would be attacked by a bear. Third, "a religion or practice based on such tendencies." This is the belief

Why is My Cat Peeing Everywhere? Time to Make the Cat’s Litter Box More Inviting

In the short story, both cats follow the narrator around the house; however, their motives seem to be different. The first cat, Pluto is loved by the narrator. According to the narrator, Pluto was “my favorite pet and playmate”, and it seems the cat reciprocated the love and would follow the narrator throughout the house (Poe). Pluto wanted to be with the narrator so much that the narrator had difficulty leaving the house and making sure the cat did not follow him outdoors. Their companionship lasted for several years, with the narrator being the one to solely feed Pluto and Pluto wanting to be by his side. Until one day, the narrator’s personality changed, and he killed Pluto and gets the second cat out of his feelings of remorse. The second cat was loathed by the narrator, but just as Pluto, the second cat wanted to be near the narrator. Likewise, the second cat would follow the narrator’s footsteps throughout the house, which would irritate the narrator profusely. The irritation seemed to encourage the cat to be around him even more and included the cat sitting under the chair, jumping onto the narrator’s lap and cuddling with him. The cat seemed to enjoy making the narrator angry and the narrator would wake at night and find the cat lying on his chest and as he states, “find the hot breath of the thing upon my face (Poe).” Since the second cat wanted to be near the narrator even though the narrator despised him, enhanced the belief that it was the second life of Pluto wanting the narrator to remember what he had once done, but that was not the only similarity.