I Have A Dream

     I have a dream that one day my cat will not scratch every person that walks through our door. I have a dream that our guests won't hide in fear when they see him coming near. I have a dream that one day he will let strangers pet him without getting attacked. Part of his anger might come from the fact that he has had a cone on his head for the past year, but he has been this way for much longer than that.

     He used to be playful. He used to be friendly. He used to chase the laser pointer no matter who was controlling it. Well not anymore. Now all he does is sleep. Now all he does is curl up on the couch and growl at strangers who walk by. Now he won't chase the laser pointer, but instead, he will stare bitterly at who ever is controlling it.

     Don't get me wrong. He is a very lovable cat. There are still some times when he will cuddle up with his family and be peaceful. There are still some times when he will chase a bouncy ball down the hall and try as hard as he can to bring it back. There are still some times when he will roll around on his back begging us for attention.

     Unfortunately, visitors fail to see this side of him. They see him as hateful and vicious. They see him as burden in our house. They see him as an unpleasant cat to be around. Even though others have a negative perspective towards him, I love him and wouldn't give him up for anything.