Pumpkin (the older of my two kitties) got really sick two days ago, and because we live in a sparsely populated area of New York, we couldn't take her to the vet until yesterday. Although the overall reason for her alarming behavior wasn't fatal, it was a good thing we took her to the vet when we did. The kind ladies at Trout Brook were understanding (yet amused) about the similarities between my reaction to the facility and my cat's reaction. The gentle murmuring at my kitty ("Good kitty! It's okay, Pumpkin. I'm here. No one's going to get you...") was as much for my benefit as it was for Pumpkin's. Holy Crowding, Batman!
The reason I identify so strongly with cats is that they are uncompromisingly Introverted. Kitties aren't apologetic or bashful about their fierce independence. The only time they're really clingy is when they want to be with other animals. If left to their own devices, they would hunt down their own breakfasts. They really are the perfect furry little colonists (in any environment).
There has to be a good reason to put up with crowding when you are either a cat or an Introvert. The need to get help (healthcare, vet services, etc) is the perfect reason to do so. Other reasons (at least for me) are as follows:
1. Family gatherings (this includes gatherings with or for friends)
2. Volunteerism
3. Education
4. Organization of (Musical, Spiritual, Art) events
5. Recognition of major life events
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