100 Happy Days Day 41: Quality Pet Time

Today, I spent the majority of my time cuddled up next to one of the most cherished members of our family.

This adorable bundle of fluff is called Rosie and she's been a part of my family since I was two years old - that's seventeen years ago! Lasting this long makes her a strong little lady and I'm so happy and proud to be her owner. The photos cut off before you can see, but she actually doesn't have a tail. When she was barely an adult cat, Rosie escaped being run over and killed by less than a second. However, her tail wasn't so lucky and had to be amputated due to the damage caused by the weight of the car. After this near-death experience so early in her life, it's hard to believe that she is now 85 years old in cat years. It's hard to watch her now as she struggles to make her way up and down stairs and often can't jump even half the height she used to reach with ease. However, she still seems happy enough and knowing that she hasn't got long left only makes me want to show my love for her more. It's difficult not knowing if Rosie will only last one more day or another year but I'm so grateful for all the time I have with her. There's nothing better than curling up on the sofa with this beautiful lady and stroking her soft fur as she falls asleep, purring.

This is one of my favourite photographs ever. I am two years old in this picture, meaning Rosie is only a kitten and a very new addition to our family. As you can see, we shared a strong bond from the beginning...I promise we're a lot more loving towards each other than this conveys.